make sure the head gasketvisn't leaking at the bac of the head in the corner
closest to the master cylinder
it can look like a main rear seal leak oil dye and a blackj lite will help it
tracing itafter a good bath
" wrote:

> 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