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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Note
To Grind Valves, Add1.70.0A
With AC, Add
Left Bank0.20.0A
Right or Both Banks0.80.0A
One CYL
Right Bank9.20.0AIncludes R&R Cylinder Head Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank8.70.0AIncludes R&R Cylinder Head Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks11.10.0AIncludes R&R Cylinder Head Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
All Cyls
Right Bank10.20.0AIncludes R&R Cylinder Head Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank9.80.0AIncludes R&R Cylinder Head Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks12.70.0AIncludes R&R Cylinder Head Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.