[Vwdiesel] Removing VC sealed with RTV?

[Shawn Wright]

Sometime ago, before I found out about the new improved valve cover
gaskets used on 1.9 diesels, I got fed up with leaking cork gaskets and
used RTV silicone on my valve cover. It seemed like a good idea at the
time, except now it has developed a leak, and I can't remove the valve
cover! The overhang of the steel VC prevents me from prying it off, and
I'm afraid of damaging the head. I've tried leverage against the edge of the
VC, and it won't budge. Any ideas?

Shawn Wright
http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright
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