Re-Installing SOHC engine, left out dipstick

[sosuok]

Hey guys, first I would like to thank everyone on this forum for the many educational posts about the SOHC engines and timing repairs. I had a blown headgasket issue and decided to pull the motor and replace all the timing components while repairing the headgasket. Things have gone fairly smooth and I have the engine back in, however last night while installing the A/C compressor back I realized I had forgotten to re-install the oil dipstick tube. After working with it for about 45 minutes I decided to call it a night and will be starting again after work today. I wanted to check to see if anyone had any idea how much dissassembly i am looking at to get it back on. Its not looking to be a simply task possibly requiring the removal of the motor mount and/or exhaust manifold. Its on a 98 Sport 4x4.

Thanks in advance for any input.

j

 

[2000StreetRod]

Which dipstick?

Are you asking about the automatic transmission fluid dipstick or the engine oil dipstick?

 

[sosuok]

It is the oil dipstick. But after I got some day light I was able to get it in there with a little tap from a rubber hamme.