Donald,

Thanks for your input, I'll give the soap/oil a try. I would do just about
anything to not have to get into this job.
Don't worry I won't get my sweet wife any where near this one.
Can the valves be reached any other way than removal of the shroud? How
big of a deal is the removal of the sheet metal?

Thanks
Tom ( solo on this one )
87 Sovering ( Belle the little stinker )