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Old 01-13-2021, 02:00 PM
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No the cover plate would have no affect other than covering the hole. I've not seem them to be a leaking problem. May have a bad gasket, a warped plate or a chip in the block where it seals. Remove and inspect once you get another gasket. Did you put the gasket on dry or with a sealer?

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