Manifold leaks can also occur because of the poxy plastic design. I have had six customers let down now. Had one go on the dyno with 57kms on the Speedo. Buy an alloy manifold to solve the issue long term.
Plastic can be a really usefull product but any way can avoid utilising it I'll go something else, the shitty stuff. Vaselin or vass, petroleum jelly is good shit to have on hand. Always got a tube of KY or jar of vass in tool box. Mesmer good stuff ya sorted.