While having a new transmission installed under warranty, the dealer tested my caravan forgeting to put oil in engine. Dealer claimed the knock noice was there when I had the vehicle towed in for the tranny work. It was my word verses the dealer and this is the reason I never use the dealer for repair :nono: but this was the only way to get the tranny warranty.
Anyway, my '96 Grand Caravan LE W/3.8L engine W/100K miles has a terrible crank bearing knock. I've been told that there's a crank & bearing kit that can be installed without removing the engine. Is this true and has anyone done this?

If your word is so good, why are you backing down already?
How do you know they tested engine with out oil?

I didn't have proof that they forgot to put oil in the engine after they installed the transmission but there was no sign of the slightest bearing knock when I had the caravan towed(flatbed) to the dealer for the R&R on the tranny. (I checked both engine and tranny oil levels when the tranny started slipping and by the way, the dealer disputed the tranny warranty until I called the regional mgr.) When I came to pick up the van the service manager said it had quite a bearing knock. When I started it, the engine sounded like it was going to jump out of the van, especially under load. I couldn't believe my ears.
I can image after the tranny was installed the mech probably started it up and floored it to see it shift through all 4 gears and then down shifted it a couple times before the engine spun a bearing.....
No problem....just say it was that way when it came in and try to sell the customer a long block for $2800 or better yet a new car. I think he actually thought I was going to have him do the work !!!!