I do recommend pulling the motor just for the reasoning of the motor mounts and the oil pan gasket will be tremendously easier to do. While you are there I recommend replacing the main main seal as well. The engine can be cleaned up... I recommend buying the cheapest oil that you can find then you can put in a half a can of seafoam in the oil, drive it around to get it warm then replace the oil and filter, do this one more time, finally put in good oil calling it done.
All you are trying to do is breakup/clean the mess out of the engine. Hope this helps