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Valve: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Resurface/Grind
One Cylinder
Right Bank7.35.1AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Grind All Valves & Seats And Mark All Necessary Adjustments.
Left Bank8.05.6AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Grind All Valves & Seats And Mark All Necessary Adjustments.
Both Banks9.86.8AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Grind All Valves & Seats And Mark All Necessary Adjustments.
Note
With AC, Add0.90.6A
With Cruise Control, Add0.40.2A
All Cylinders
Right Bank8.05.8A
Left Bank8.86.3A
Both Banks11.88.1A
Note
With AC, Add0.90.6A
With Cruise Control, Add0.40.2A
Add the Following Operations If Performed With Valves, Grind
Valve Guides, Renew
Each0.20.0A
Rocker Arms, Renew
Right Bank1.00.0A
Left Bank0.60.0A
Both Banks1.40.0A
Camshaft, Renew4.30.0A
Tune-Up0.60.0A
Valve Guides, Ream
Each0.20.0A
Lifters, Renew
Right Bank1.70.0A
Left Bank1.70.0A
Both Banks2.00.0A
Timing Chain, Renew1.90.0A