Where rear main seal is located?

JEFFB41

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1996 DODGE CARAVAN
190,000 MILES

Trying to determine where the rear main seal is located on 96 dodge caravan. Whether its the driver or passenger side of the motor. I have a huge pouring oil leak coming from the passenger side of the motor.

The oil just drains from the passenger side of the motor. I put oil in it just to be able to get to work and get home. It blows out all under the car and blows smoke everywhere. Would like to try and pinpoint what it might be so I can see what it will cost me to fix it if its worth it.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,885 POSTS

The mains are at the end of the crank shaft. Check to make sure the pan isn't leaking, the valve covers aren't leaking, and the oil filter / drain plug isn't leaking.

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Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 AT 3:53 AM

JEFFB41

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Which side is the crankshaft on. That is what I am trying to find out to better help determine if it is the rms. If it is not then I can go back into the shop and have them look as I can't see where its leaking from. I am not that mechanically inclined to determine this. Thank you for your help.