Rain shield orientation

[GravyGraham]

This question gets aired from time to time . . . I thought the correct/usual way was with the bulk of the panel facing to the centreline of the car, as in the 2nd pic below, copied from a period brochure. But, the 1st pic (the red car) is a screenshot I just took from JLR's website advertising their reborn classic Jaguars and Land Rovers, showing the shields the other way round - might there be a sensible explanation for this?

[Craig Balzer]

The key is to avoid rubbing/scratching the underside of the bonnet.

[lowact]

Also to prevent the spark plug recesses filling up with rainwater (main purpose). For both these reasons the 2nd photo is correct. That JLR photo is incorrect.

[Bob.]

Post #1 might there be a sensible explanation for this?

No, but not a new mistake. This label was in use in the US in the early days of the V12.



In mid 1972 Jaguar changed the early 2 hole rainshield to a 4 hole type and added a forward supporting bracket. This meant that they were still interchangeable side to side but could not be inadvertently fitted facing outwards.