These are the manifold gaskets i was looking at, either
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Or
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Subaru-Impreza...item2553dff4db
I know which one i would prefer, but i also know which ones are already one there, and they are blowing. However, some numpty has crossed one of the header bolts, so i wouldnt be surprised if thats the reason its blowing and has damaged the gasket in the process!!
I intend to change the header gasket, the header to up pipe and up pipe to turbo, hopefully i wont need to change the header to header gasket, i think the studs will come out without too much trouble. meaning i can slide the gasket out without dropping the manifold.
I did wonder if the threads would strip, so i was careful when i tightened it up the other day, but as mentioned the bolt had been cross threaded so wasnt even touching the header, i used a washer and spring washer to take up the gap.
I will check the flexi, and i might even change the header and up pipe to something shiney, depends how many pennies i can find!