how to install engine bearing on 2003 dodge caravan

2003 DODGE CARAVAN
220,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HERBERT MARTIN
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how do you install engine bearing in 2003 dodge caravan
Mar 15, 2011 at 7:44 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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What bearing? rod? main?
Mar 16, 2011 at 8:02 AM
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HERBERT MARTIN
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i've got an oil light that still comes on after changing sending unit and a reply said an engine bearing could be replaced without pulling the engine.the car has 221000 miles on it ,still runs good but i dont wan't to tie up a lot of money in it.
Mar 16, 2011 at 10:59 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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You have to remove engine to replace engine bearings that would effect oil pressure. so your looking at a rebuild
Mar 16, 2011 at 11:12 AM
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HERBERT MARTIN
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thanks, iwas afraid of that.
Mar 16, 2011 at 11:16 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Have oil pressure checked with mechanical gague see what psi is
Mar 17, 2011 at 8:42 AM
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