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Did Porsche used asbestos on any interior parts in 1966?
Carpets, insulation, etc.? I am gutting the old interior and a close family member died of asbestos-caused cancer, so we are all a bit punchy about this. I think that the answer is "no", but before I have my young sons "help", would like to know if anyone has a definitive point of view on this.
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07-03-2010, 03:28 PM
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I'v never heard of it. However, if there's a suspect, it would be the seam sealer. You're not removing that, I assume.
There are other "dusts" that are not good for you. I wouldn't do too much of this work in a closed area w/o good ventilation. If in doubt, wet it and handle it wet and use a wet vacuum to finish. Even in construction demolition, that is the method. |
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Do you mean the seams in the seats or in the carpets? Maybe too late on the "dust". What made me post this was as I was pulling out the old, somewhat rotted german carpet, it made some "dust" hover in the air as I ripped it out. It's actually what got me thinking. Was in the garage, with door open, but not much ventilation. Oh well, what's done is done, but sounds like a good method is to do this outside with an N95 or better mask on. thanks for the info. Especially about the wetting. I had not thought of that. thanks
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Seam sealer = caulking at where panels join with spot welds. It makes the seams water proof.
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Oh sorry, ok, understand. No, I am just ripping out the old carpet and padding/insulation under it.
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07-03-2010, 04:29 PM
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I wouldn't trust vintage brake pads, but the interior should be clean.
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thanks longhornchris... I had indeed heard that about brake pads...
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The brake pads would probably have been replaced by non asbestos type by now.Clutch discs were also asbestos in 1960s so dust in the bell housing can be asbestos laden.
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old vws had asbestos sleeves joining the heater tubes from engine to body. wonderful. old 356s had mufflers wrapped in asbestos and then covered somewhat with sheet metal. possibly on early 912s too. nothing that i can think of on 911s.
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07-03-2010, 05:57 PM
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this is a 66 912, so sounds like the brake pads, clutch disks/dust in bell housing, and mufflers are all things to not disturb in a garage without ventilation
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