Time to resurrect this (rambling) thread, after the recent discussions and experiences with water in the plug holes.
In theory it shouldn't happen because the Duratec cover has a raised lip around each plug hole. I suspect that a fine spray settles on the rubber plug caps and over time drips around the seals into the holes. Once in, its a reasonably sealed environment so even when it gets hot, the water won't easily dry off.
So I've made a front baffle plate - and am now seriously in need of some more aluminium sheet..............
First the basic shape.
Brackets test fitted.
Covered with Reflect a Cool, top seal fitted in neoprene.
It sits quite well on the two cam cover studs so rather than mess with tiny nuts, I've held it in place with two lengths of rubber tube which are a snug fit over the studs - visible here. (Will pull off with needle nosed pliers).
Hey Presto!
