Cheers guys, never thought of changing the head
The fluid head has rather a slow even stiff action no matter how you slacken everything off, as I've never owned one before wasn't sure if this is how they work or this ones a bit seized through lack of use
I'd appreciate it if someone could recommend a manfrotto model number for a suitable head please, afraid the replacement will have to be an ebay purchase
Cheers all
Brian.