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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Camshaft, Renew8.10.0A
Main Bearings, Renew2.30.0A
Crankshaft, Renew7.60.0A
Oil Pump, Renew1.80.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Rear Main Seal, Renew2.00.0A
Rocker Arms, Renew
Right Bank1.60.0A
Left Bank1.70.0A
Both Banks2.10.0A
Lifters, Renew
Right Bank3.50.0A
Left Bank3.90.0A
Both Banks5.50.0A
Note
To Grind Valves, Add3.52.5A
With AC, Add1.00.7A
With Auto Trans, Add0.40.2A
With Cruise Control, Add0.20.1A
One CYL
Right Bank14.310.2AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank15.711.2AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks19.313.8AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
All Cyls
Right Bank16.411.7AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank17.812.7AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks22.816.3AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.