Hi Paddy
Thats cetainly a posibility and would explain the continued juddering. After driving it around today, it is certainly smoother on the gear chenges, it used to make clunk and click noises when the gears engaged. but still some occasional clicks. I'd asume that the clutch is very worn as its at 90k now I will also asume that the manifold and or downpipe have some damage or wear that is making them click stil when i change gears.
So thats about 2 days work, that put together with the 4th rocker cover gasket has started leaking and the cam belt needs changing means i have about 5 days work...
And theres still the mystery oil leak from the head gasket. Wow this car is tiring.
Steve.