034 HFC Gasket Kit

[Agilles]

So for all you guys running the 034 HFC, did you purchase the gasket kit or just use the same one from stock? I know 034 reccomends it, but its not mandatory.

I'm going to get the o2 spacer. What you guys think?

[vwnobby]

I got the kit, didn't want to chance it. Beside the one on the stock cat was pretty messed up (practically fused on).

[B72.0T]

Just get everything.

[digitalAUDI]

So for all you guys running the 034 HFC, did you purchase the gasket kit or just use the same one from stock? I know 034 reccomends it, but its not mandatory.

I'm going to get the o2 spacer. What you guys think?

I actually didn't realize that you had to buy the gasket kit separate at the time when I got it, so I still have the stock stuff on there. No real issues with it.... But i'll eventually get it changed...

[AudiTFSI3o3]

while we're on the subject, i just took a look at my HFC that came home. outside seems new, but inside looks used.

why is that? is it from testing or what?

[billyhoyle]

As a rule of thumb, you should always replace gaskets if you've broken the seal. The odds of a used one remaining intact and forming a perfect seal aren't that great. I learned this the hard way when I put the stator cover back on my bike with the old gasket and oil spewed everywhere when I fired it up.

[Agilles]

while we're on the subject, i just took a look at my HFC that came home. outside seems new, but inside looks used.

why is that? is it from testing or what?

Ya that's weird. I mean regardless you shouldn't have a tested product sent to you. I would just get it installed and not worry bout it.

But I did go ahead and purchase everything, sure it will all work out...

Do you guys know where that rear o2 sensor is installed?

[digitalAUDI]

As a rule of thumb, you should always replace gaskets if you've broken the seal. The odds of a used one remaining intact and forming a perfect seal aren't that great. I learned this the hard way when I put the stator cover back on my bike with the old gasket and oil spewed everywhere when I fired it up.

Yeah, I'm planning on changing it to the new ones soon. I am going to be changing my exhaust so I'll get it done then. Most likely after the winter.

[Silververtu]

while we're on the subject, i just took a look at my HFC that came home. outside seems new, but inside looks used.

why is that? is it from testing or what?

Mines looked dusty inside when I recevied it but I installed it anyway.

[AudiTFSI3o3]

sorry for the theadjack OP

but is this normal?