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Originally Posted by billjam
Just read this article in my local paper. It seems the government agency responsible for keeping asbestos out of Australia is getting a bit over-enthusiastic. They have started dismantling imported classic cars to remove gaskets and brake linings containing asbestos.  |
Gaskets? I can see brake linings, as they turn to asbestos carrying dust in normal use. But the asbestos in gaskets is encapsulated until the gasket is removed.