Hey, sorry for the urgency but my entire plan is being held up by this tiny little detail! I'm trying to get the engine and trans back into my 2000 s-type and the engine still needs a dipstick tube installed. I was wondering if it is possible to install the tube assembly with the engine in the car? It looks as if I could do it as long as not too much force is needed to push it into the block. I know some cars require putting an opened end wrench around the flange and putting alot of force, if this is the case, then there is no way I will be able to do it in the car!

Thanks!
Ryan

 

yes you have to snake it down and blindly slip into the block