[Kpmurray]

I had problems separating mine too- I ended up soaking it in acetone/ATF fluid for a couple weeks until the old gasket swelled, then very carefully levered the two pc apart. Be very careful- I've heard that the finned lower casting is very easy to break. Needless to say, if you use a razor blade, you run the serious risk of scratching the mating surfaces and will need to re-face them on a glass plate to avoid leaks.

Kevin Murray
Schaumburg, IL