[Mike Braddock]

I've got an old Lakewood scattershield and intermediate plate assembly that has the three access holes cut out for accessing the torque converter bolts. Originally the car had a toploader and I've since installed a tremec 3550. My question concerns these intermediate plate holes and whether they should be sealed to keep water and debris from entering the bellhousing. Has anyone else welded a plate over these holes to seal them, or is it not a big deal? Thanks.

Mike