My '90 still has the shield, and I always use rags when adding/ bleeding
fluid. Also, make sure whatever rag is used is disposed of before
getting on any interior parts.  A bit of care, hasn't been an issue.
Jon

On 11/16/2014 10:11 AM, Jim Felder wrote:
> Anyone on the list ever report having a problem with this?
>
> Just wondering, as we have all dribbled fluid at some point but I don't
> recall it posing a problem.
>
> Jim
>
> On Sun, Nov 16, 2014 at 10:20 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>     I don't think having the brake and clutch reservoir above all the
>> electrical connections in the dash is very smart at all.  It isn't hard to
>> remove that cowl but it's also pretty easy to spill or dribble brake fluid
>> down into all those wires and terminals.
>>
>> On Sun, Nov 16, 2014 at 7:59 AM, Brett Ne <brettn777@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>   when preparing to depart for an extended drive, the location is quite
>>> inconvenient.  One might even say the location creates a safety hazard,
>> as
>>> it makes it less likely that folks will check these fluids regularly.
>>>
>>>
>>> Actually, I find the location quite convenient.  I can even pop the
>>> instrument cover off & do a quick check while stopped for a traffic
>> light.
>>> Try doing that with an underhood location.  It's perfect for the
>>> obsessive/compulsive among us.  And, when you're bleeding brakes, the
>>> person pumping the peddle doesn't have to keep jumping out of the car to
>>> refill the reservoir.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Brett in Portland, OR
>>> "Albert" '82 VanaFox I4 Riviera
>>>