I just got the cover from the local shop while talking to them about another matter, he had them on the shelf! apparently the cover is the same for the old ones right through to new.
As to your noise, my other one is always noisy, but I know the bearings are very rumbly but still have no play.
Im on the hunt for a good motor up the back this arvo, definately will have one, its just a matter of picking through the many dozens of them for a good one
