Cover panel fitting

[Sam Bee]

I am about to fit what the WM describes as 'cover panels' to the engine bay bulkhead, on which are fixed the heater blower and fuse box etc. Question - were they sealed to the body to prevent fumes getting into the ventilation/ heating system? My photos from strip-down are no help.

[eightofthem (Andy)]

Yes they were, very difficult to remove, the same applies to the removable gearbox tunnel section.

[Sam Bee]

Thanks Andy. Mine were no problem, why I asked the question. But the tunnel cover was a struggle.