I know i'm going to sound thick but am just re-building my 2wd cos engine after 6 months of not getting round to it, just coming to put the exhaust manifold on now but cant remember which way round the gaskets go - metal side against the engine or the gasket material side against the engine or does it even matter?

Cheers!!

 

metal to manifold

 

Metal side against the manifold. softish side against the head.

 

Cheers gents much appreciated!