In a tuned circuit the extra length of the wire lead could add a small amount of impedance or reluctance, but I doubt that would be much of a problem in this application.
just an update on this.
I have decided to replace all the four cement resistors so they all are the same.
why the board it out the machine. it makes sense really.
so ive ordered another three from maplin
and once received i will get them on the board and attempt to put it back together.
if i can remember what goes where. opsss.....