Hello! I've got a rod knocking noise in the bottom end of my 1987 4y. We were wondering if it is possible to remove the oil pan and diag/repair a connecting rod or bearing issue from under the motor. We do have a lift.

Looking at diagrams, it seems like we could repair quite a bit from underneath. The engine runs great and has lots of power and only 117,000 miles on it. Obviously we'd rather not yank the motor if we don't have to.

Thanks