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Old 19th June 2017, 09:05 AM
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I can't see the images, but if they are Audi caps with Audi logo then there are two types: one for standard valves and one for TPMS valves. Both types use different metal and if you use the wrong caps they will seize.
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Old 19th June 2017, 04:44 PM
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Had this on mrs.h's mini. Aftermarket caps reacted with the brass valve stems after only 8 weeks. So bad I had to get the valves cut off and replaced.
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Old 19th June 2017, 05:26 PM
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If you go to Audi without the number plate or VIN they will ask you which type/material do you want depending on what valve you've got.
If you give them your numbe plate and everything is still oem then etka will show only one out of two versions.
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Old 19th June 2017, 09:18 PM
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I had no idea Audi had their own caps. I'll have to look them up.
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Old 19th June 2017, 09:22 PM
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Check this link Tony, these ones are for aluminium TPMS valves

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-AU...IAAOSwZVlXnKmP
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Old 19th June 2017, 09:27 PM
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Thanks Marcin, I may have to have a quiet word with my friend in Audi parts about a set of those!
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As of last weekend, I need two more. I suspect someone's bike now has audi dust caps!
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