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Piston Ring: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Right Bank
One CYL8.05.7AIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan.
All Cyls9.86.9AIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan.
Left Bank
One CYL6.64.9AIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan.
All Cyls8.86.1AIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan.
Both Banks
One CYL10.87.6AIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan.
All Cyls13.710.0AIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan.
NOTE
To Grind Valves, Add
One Bank1.21.1A
All Banks2.32.0A
To R&R Piston, Pin or Connecting Rod, Add
One0.20.0A
Each Additional0.10.0A
All0.70.0A
To R&R Connecting Rod Bearings, Add
Each0.10.0A
To R&R Spark Plugs, Add0.70.0A