Thread: Rear Main Seal Catastrophic Failure - Rebuilding Engine

Originally Posted by CNorell145

Another question -

If I wanted to just replace the RMS and the crankshaft... Can this be done from underneath the car, our would the whole engine have to be pulled? Has anyone attempted this?

Thanks in advance

Chances are that if the engine was starved for oil, the crankshaft will not be the ONLY damage, which means the entire engine assembly needs to be disassembled, and inspected, and worn parts be replaced, but rebuilding an engine is not just replacing parts, it involves enough to write an entire book, so, if your not experienced at rebuilding engines, don't do it.