Do Testarossas have any asbestos in the?

There are at least two areas where I found insulation that I couldn't identify. One is sandwiched in the heat shield under the air intake. The same type of insulation is under the heat shields surrounding the precats. I am not sure if it is asbestos, hopefully someone can confirm. But the good news is at least these two areas can be easily removed if needed.

 

Highly likely Jeff is correct. Many testing labs here in the States can inexpensively test. Bend back the tab on the shield and snag just a bit for the lab. Likely Melbourne is the same. Perhaps ask the seller to do it for you.

 

no

if made in europe: also no, not allowed since long time already

but how you like to convince the australian custom about this?

 

good luck then

 

I'd be somewhat concerned that a 1985 TR would have asbestos in all of those components (when it was built). The 1985 TR SPC tends to only have a single part number for those components; whereas, the later TR SPC show that same 1985 TR SPC part number with the description "with asbestos" and then a later part number for the same part with the description "without asbestos". Just an observation about the documentation...

 

There was some heat shield on my back bumper held on by 2 metal bands, not sure what it is made of..see pic
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I forgot to mention the original exhaust donuts have asbestos. But this is easily replaced.

 

I don't think the import cops will give a toot as long as they get there fees'! there are bunch or testarossa in Australia