Hi Josh and Jim,

Thanks yet again for sharing your wisdom - I sort of reached the same conclusion over night after researching effective sealing options of the firewall - although the Kitfox is not as airtight as other planes, I am VERY wary of CO fumes in the cockpit - so, I am back fixing the boot cowl and sealing it up as best can be achieved. If I am understanding the sequencing correctly, it can still be left temp attached until all is fixed in place and removed for painting prior to final attachment - correct?

Thanks for the pics and tips re the vent cowl too!

And love the idea of folding down the panel Jim - you know, I would not have thought of making the wires long enough for that!

Also Jim, Scott may have told you that in a private email, I mentioned that Gayle and myself will be in Portland from the 14-17 June. If you guys are around it would be great to meet you and thank you personally for the generous help you have provided to us so far.

Must away - a few family distractions today so progress will be minimal!

cheers

ross