Found: Old Copper sandwich head/manifold gaskets

**tigerbeetle** · 02-28-2012, 09:37 PM

I've dug up a load of antique copper head, intake/exhaust gaskets, used on older autos and trucks. It's a decent shot of pure copper sheet -- but it holds a layer of asbestos within. It's sometimes called a "sandwich gasket" for that reason. Has anyone found a safe way of de-asbestosing these? I'm guessing the metal buyers won't touch them with the asbestos still inside.

**parrothead** · 02-28-2012, 09:59 PM

I am sure not. Can't help you here, sorry.

**thortek** · 02-29-2012, 07:05 AM

If they're New old stock, try eBay....

**EcoSafe** · 02-29-2012, 07:15 AM

lol: the EPA will proly be calling you soon with some "sound" advice.

**G_P** · 02-29-2012, 08:06 PM

Unused they could be worth some money. Used they are basically junk and not worth the health risks to seperate. Double bag them and put em in the trash.

**Metalfan** · 02-29-2012, 09:05 PM

I deal quite heavily in antique cars, post some pics and I can quite possibly identify what you have.

**Mechanic688** · 03-01-2012, 01:48 AM

I'll bet they would sell as new old stock on ebay. Alot of people with those old cars yet and they need parts.

**fiat128** · 03-05-2012, 01:19 PM

I've had a few of those. I put them in a tub of water and peel the halves apart underwater. Not really worth it but if they've been outside for years in trash it's easy to get them apart.