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Piston: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Note
To Grind Valves, Add2.82.0A
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Main Bearings, Renew1.00.0A
Crankshaft, Renew
Manual Trans5.40.0A
Auto Trans5.40.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Oil Pump, Renew0.60.0A
Rear Main Oil Seal, Renew
Manual Trans2.60.0A
Auto Trans2.10.0A
Timing Chain, Renew1.50.0A
Tune-Up0.60.0A
One CYL
Right Bank10.87.6A
Left Bank8.86.6A
Both Banks12.79.3A
All Cyls
Right Bank12.79.0A
Left Bank10.88.0A
Both Banks16.711.9A
Each Additional1.00.7A