How to analyze marine engine crankshaft deflection?

1998 Dodge Neon crankshaft and engine questions?

• Can you gain access to the crankshaft on a 1998 Dodge Neon from the bottom of the engine by removing the oil pan? I think one of my bearings is shot. also after the crankshaft is ...show more

• Answer:

  you cant do that on that car because it has a one piece rear main seal in it and once you loosen it up you have to replace the seal in it,you can gain access to the crank but you cant drop it out the bottom of the car and you cant do anything else with it that way,the pistons wont come out the bottom of it,you have to pull the engine out of it to do anything to it,good luck.