hey bbaacchhyy what is the approx cost to get the dipstick on the other side. can it be done with the engine together (mius sump to clean away the metal filings)? or does it need to be a bare block?
If you are careful, do it with the sump removed.
Dip the drill in grease and this will catch 90% of the swarf. Keep removing the drill, clean it and relube it.
I never did it on the other engine, just put up with the pITA