Can't the bar go in if you're 180 degrees off of TDC? Though it may need more pushing? Just drop a long screw driver in clynder one to check TDC.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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