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Piston: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Right Bank13.49.6AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With AC, Add0.70.4Includes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank12.28.7AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With AC, Add0.70.4Includes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks17.612.6AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With AC, Add0.70.4Includes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Main Bearings, Renew1.70.0AAdd The Following Operationas If Performed Along With Piston & Rings.
Crankshaft, Renew4.00.0ADoes Not Include: R&R Engine.
Oil Pump, Renew1.10.0ADoes Not Include: R&R Engine.
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0ADoes Not Include: R&R Engine.
Rear Main Oil Seal, Renew1.20.0ADoes Not Include: R&R Engine.
Timing Chain, Renew2.20.0ADoes Not Include: R&R Engine.