Engine bay cover won't open

[milesy_boy]

Hi, my 2 has been lying for a few years outside and hasn't turned a wheel. So now I'm try to move it and beside the brakes stuck on the engine bay won't open. Any ideas or tips before the grinder comes out guys??

TIA

[Ginjaninja92]

One person pull the handle and one pry the lid with crowbar in a rag.

[rgb]

pull the lever and slap the bonnet

[milesy_boy]

tried both....no joy...looks like the grinder!!

[MartinF]

Try pushing down on the cover as somebody pulls the lever.

Also may be possible to squirt some WD40 in the direction of the catch.