I believe the shield should be unpainted for authenticity, if you want to keep it factory-correct. Nando.
Does anyone know the size bolts that are used to secure it to transmission? When I bought my car, the cover was missing along with the bolts. I have a cover now, but not sure what size the 4 bolts are that secure it.
Msg Bruno he'll know. I bought some off him for mine but can't recall the size. He may even have another set to sell?
I was not happy with those self threading screws. My cover bolt holes are drilled and tapped for 1/4-20 machine thread (same as Olds valve cover bolts). You can even run a long bolt through and use a nut on the other side to retain a clamp (for my trans wiring). Bruce Roe