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Piston Ring: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
One CYL
Right Bank20.014.2AIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Remove Carbon, Hone Cylinders.
Left Bank21.314.8AIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Remove Carbon, Hone Cylinders.
Both Banks22.516.5AIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Remove Carbon, Hone Cylinders.
Each Additional0.50.3AIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Remove Carbon, Hone Cylinders.
All Cyls25.118.2AIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Remove Carbon, Hone Cylinders.
NOTE
To R&R Main Bearings, Add0.70.6A
To Grind Valves, Add
One Bank4.43.8A
To R&R Piston, Pin or Connecting Rod, Add
One0.20.0A
Each Additional0.10.0A
All0.90.0A
To R&R Connecting Rod Bearings, Add
Each0.10.0A
To R&R Timing Chain, Add
Primary5.40.0A
Secondary
Right Bank4.90.0A
Left Bank5.20.0A
To R&R Spark Plugs, Add0.50.0A