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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
One CYL
Right Bank11.88.3AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Remove Carbon.
Left Bank10.88.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Remove Carbon.
Both Banks14.710.2AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Remove Carbon.
Each Additional0.80.5AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Remove Carbon.
All Cyls
Right Bank13.79.8AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Remove Carbon.
Left Bank13.79.5AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Remove Carbon.
Both Banks18.813.2AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Remove Carbon.
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Crankshaft4.90.0A
Main Bearings, Renew1.60.0A
Oil Pump, Renew0.80.0A
Tune Up0.80.0A
Timing Chain or Gears, Renew1.30.0A
Note
To Grind Valves, Add
One CYL
One Bank0.50.3A
Both Banks1.10.8A
To Replace Main Bearings, Add1.41.0A