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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
One CYL
Right Bank14.710.2AIncludes: 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 Banks18.813.8AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With AC, Add
Right0.40.2A
Left or Both1.00.7A
To Grind Valves, Add3.52.5A
With Cruise Control, Add0.20.1A
With Auto Trans, Add0.40.2A
All Cyls
Both Banks22.516.3AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Right Bank16.711.7AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank17.612.7AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Crankshaft, Renew7.60.0A
Main Bearings, Renew2.30.0A
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
Camshaft, Renew8.10.0A