manifold removal - stuck on oversize stud

[Chris KC]

Whatever you do Jon it must be all over the joint face, no localised rubbing down.

Zeto is right, that skimming will (should) make the face flat. I tend to avoid paying others to do things wherever possible because of the number of times things have come back ruined. At best they will take off more metal than was necessary (and there are only so many times you can skim a part).

There's a fairly trustworthy engine recon shop close to Cardington if you are coming up Jon, I can give you the details if interested.