No the sus resistor is still in situ but I tested the same bank of resistors in both the FT & c'vette boards and they are the same as schematics on both the good boards. Went to Jaycar Electronics today and bought a clutch of new ones but couldn't get 1/4 watt only 1/2 watt which I don't think it will matter that much - could be wrong. The R23 in situ is measuring around 1300 ohms which is odd but I'm on the chase.
1/2 Watt is fine. It will only be an issue if you needed a 1/2 Watt and you replaced it with a 1/4 Watt.