Thanks snowtoy,

i've tried the sealant/paste around & yes it only lasts for so long.

Can you possibly post a link/brand model to the paper gasket you are refering to? I've been asking everywhere in local parts store & none of them knew what I was talking about.

Oh, 1 more pita for me...1 of the 3 studs (the inner one closer to engine) is stripped while I was undoing the nut. The nut itself is probably stripped too. Right now it sits half way along the stud. I can't tighten or lossen to take it out, it just spins & stuck in the middle... I'm so screwed...how do i take off the downpipe or seal the leak? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/angry.gif" alt="" />