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Piston: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Crankshaft, Renew0.20.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Tune-Up0.60.0A
One CYL
Right Bank9.80.0AIncludes R&R Cylinder Head Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank9.00.0AIncludes R&R Cylinder Head Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks12.90.0AIncludes R&R Cylinder Head Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With AC, Add
Right Bank0.40.0A
Left or Both Banks0.70.0A
To Grind Valves, Add2.80.0A
All Cyls
Right Bank11.80.0A
Left Bank10.90.0A
Both Banks16.50.0A
Note
With AC, Add
Right Bank0.40.0A
Left or Both Banks0.70.0A
To Grind Valves, Add2.80.0A