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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace20.313.3AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Main Bearings, Renew2.10.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Crankshaft, Renew3.70.0ATime Does Not Include Engine R&R.
Oil Pump, Renew1.40.0ATime Does Not Include Engine R&R.
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0ATime Does Not Include Engine R&R.
Rear Main Oil Seal, Renew2.70.0ATime Does Not Include Engine R&R.
Timing Chain or Gears, Renew1.20.0ATime Does Not Include Engine R&R.
Right Bank
Note
With AC, Add0.70.4Includes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank
Note
With AC, Add0.70.4Includes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks
Note
With AC, Add0.70.4Includes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.