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Yesterday I started tearing the 2086 apart to repair a nasty crank seal leak on the flywheel side and replace the plastic cam gear in the Kawasaki. While I have the engine out I plan to replace the lifters, pushrods, water pump, all the hoses, and go through the carb. Also while the motor is out I'm going to run the lines for a set of front hydraulic outlets and a second valve. I drive shaft is in need of some service so I plan to disassemble the joints to clean and grease them. I am have trouble getting the boots to separate from the rest of the coupling, is there a trick to get them apart without destroying the boots, they appear to be in good shape? When it gets back together I have a new grill and a better hood to put on. Been collecting parts all winter.