maxpower wrote:
> > wrote in message
> oups.com...
> > I have a 2.4 in a 1998 Stratus with an oil leak. It looks like oil is
> > leaking from the rear main seal.
> >
> > The headgasket was replaced with the new MLS version 25,000 miles ago,
> > so I am pretty much ruling that out.
> >
> > Can the seal be replaced by just removing the oil pan and rear main
> > bearing cap, or will the crankshaft have to come out?
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > -Kirk Matheson
> >
>
> Neither. If it is the crankshaft seal, the trans will have to come out.
> Take a good look at the camshaft sensor located on the left of the cylinder
> head (drivers side) and make sure the o-ring that seals the sensor isn't
> leaking down that side of the engine. If you aren't sure have an engine oil
> dye test performed on it to locate the leak.
>
> Glenn Beasley
> Chrysler Tech

I checked the cam sensor. Looks like there is only one for the *front*
cam, and not the rear. Anyway, there does not appear to be any leaks,
so I am guessing it must be the rear oil seal.

So it looks like the transmission must come out, along with the flex
plate. In addition, a special tool is needed to remove and re-install
the one-piece seal. Anything else I should know before finding a place
that can do this for me? I will have them put dye in the oil just to
make sure, before proceeding.

Thanks,

KM