cool, that's what i was thinking (and hoping) lol. i will whack a feeler blade in there tomorrow though just to confirm it all.


the problem with rectifying it for the emissions is that there is now an exhaust stud stuck in the head

i've heard lots of horror stories, and its possible that i might not be able to get the broken stud out without removing the head aswell (for drilling) isn't it?

should this be the case, would applying gun gum around the leaking manifold and into the gap seal it well enough to stop air creeping in, and so rectify the emissions? i know it's not ideal and i would feel ashamed doing it, but i just don't have the time, money or resources to take the head off should it come to that..