200X valve cover

[pismorat]

I'm disassembling the engine in my '83 200X because it only has 30psi of compression. I got the 4 allen bolts out, the 4 cap nuts, and the 2 CDI bolts...how do I break the valve cover loose without actually breaking it??

[SWIGIN]

tap lightly with a mallet

[BigReds Forever]

yep, them gaskets can be sticky. Rubber mallet or a piece of wood is the best.