I know that people have to have dealt with this issue. I searched the BBS but couldn't find any hits.
I have twin plugged my 2.4 Ltr MFI engine and I'm in the final phases of assembling the motor. I fit the left rear engine tin (901 106 081 03) over the left cam shaft and bolted it in place. I then noticed that the tin does not leave enough room for the #3 exhaust side spark plug connector to get past it. Basically I'm left with a 1/2 moon shaped area (due to the partial hole machined in the lower valve cover)
Unless someone has a better Idea, I'm going to get a wooden dowel and a mallet and coax the sheet metal into a conical shape that will accept the spark plug connector. Other than that I suppose that I could cut a new piece of sheet steel shape it and then have it welded in place. This is probably my best bet since the sealing of the connector boot would be better. I just wish I had thought about this before I had the tins freshly powder-coated.
If anyone has tackled this and has pictures or suggestions, they would be appreciated.
FC