I got a set of 44022GA330 exhaust manifold gaskets, which supposedly is a fit for the 1985 Subaru Brat, but the ring on the inside of the gasket is a bit wider than the pipe and the engine. It's also wider than the old gasket that I pulled off of the exhaust. The bolt holes line up but the ring size isn't an exact match of the pipe size. Does this sound right?

I see that there is also a 44022GA340 that is also a fit for the '85 Brat, what's the difference? The listings I'm looking at say that both are a fit for the 1.8L H4 - Gas engine.

Edit: Apparently I'm not alone in getting fooled by the part number. I ended up with part 18535 from Detroit Gasket. Other model numbers are Fel-Pro MS91075 and McCord MSF265-1.

Edited June 8, 2025Jun 8 by globochem

Just a guess, but you probably need to look at ones for, perhaps ‘82-‘84, to make sure you get gaskets for an ea81.

If they seal I wouldn’t stress about it. Common for gaskets not to be a perfect fit like this. 

If it was the other way around where the hole in the gasket was smaller than the exhaust port or exhaust pipe I’d be concerned. 

If they were cheap enough throw them in and see how they go. 

Cheers 

Bennie