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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Camshaft, Renew3.80.0A
Main Bearings, Renew1.70.0A
Oil Pump, Renew1.10.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Rear Main Oil Seal, Renew1.20.0A
Timing Chain, Renew2.80.0A
Valve Lifters, Renew
One CYL
Right Bank2.10.0A
Left Bank1.90.0A
Both Banks2.80.0A
Right Bank13.40.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With AC, Add0.70.0A
Left Bank12.20.0A
Note
With AC, Add0.70.0A
Both Banks17.60.0A
Note
With AC, Add0.70.0A