Okay okay, before any one asks if I've taken off all the appropriate bolts etc etc...yes I have and I've been able to pry up two corners about 1.5-2 mm at most to slip a flathead screwdriver. I've tried prying from every end and it seems to be stuck and wont budge no matter how much I hammer and pry away, (without damaging). The screwdriver and whatever else I've tried are nearly bending trying, and I cannot understand how the sealant, the last person to open her up used, is so dang strong. Baffled to say the least at this point....does anyone have any suggestions because I'm open to anything at this point. I just want to fix the notorious cap leak.

Thanks, -J

Ive printed the sheet, read numerous threads on this task and had followed the most detailed one thoroughly. I have every bolt accounted for poked into the paper/ cardboard and will try again today to make sense of it.

don't forget there are 2 bolts that you access from under the head...front/back...
they are not on that bolt pattern template...I don't think they are anyway...should not require hardly any pressure to pop the head cover off...don't break it!

ya...been awhile but I know those 2 caught me before...you have to remove the valve covers to gain access...

Whoa! Lots of responses....i figured it out this morning and yes i feel silly but the head is off and being soaked. Found the culprits hiding under the valve covers....probably shouldnt try working on a machine so late in the night and get some sleep. Thank you everyone.

Im also checking the cam chain which appears to be in great shape. Not really sure about the slack. The right side is completely vertical which i read was good and the left side is well.....heres a picture of the old tensioner which is now off and going to be shipped to verslagen for a verslavy specialty