Be glad it wasn't the driver's side. The stupid upper bracket for the dipstick tube keeps you from being able to pop things off that easy. I did both headgaskets on an engine (out of the car) this way, only got to lift the driver's head about 2". It was enough to clear the desk and get a new one on there.
Saves a S-load of time tho!
Later
"If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z, X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein
When was the last time you *really* did something with your Z to call yourself a Z enthusiast?