I do remember there is a small metal shield up the front and pretty sure it's in that corner, held by two hefty rivetts if I remember right, jesus from what you say it's a huge leak, from that area anyway.
I'll take some pics in the morning, and email them to you, as I can't host them, so pm me your email so I can do it as soon as I get a chance, around 1pm/ish it will be.
tabetha