Layson's statement release
You mean since it wasn't that good to begin with?
ON the subject of repopping parts.......
Several year ago I investigated having the 340 exhaust manifold gasket/heat shield repopped since I have a nice one put away. I contacted a lot of gasket manufacturers and the ONLY one that said they were interested in doing it was in Istanbul Turkey. They wanted me to ship it to them to disassemble and inspect. Being the ONLY one I had (and the fact no one was making them at the time) I was reluctant and didn't send it.
Also, in order for them to make them I would have had to SELL my "new" part for about $350 a copy in order to barely make a profit. I really couldn't see anyone spending that much money for a freakin gasket. Or I guess I should say that "I" wouldn't have wanted to pay that for one.
Maybe that helps explain some of what they (those who have parts repopped) go through to get some parts made.
