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Piston: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Note
With AC, Add0.40.2A
With A.I.R., Add
Right Bank0.50.3A
Left Bank0.40.2A
Both Banks0.80.5A
With Manual Trans, Add0.70.4A
With Oil Cooler, Add0.20.1A
To Grind Valves, Add3.52.5A
To Renew Main Bearings, Add1.10.0A
To Renew Crankshaft, Add3.60.0A
To Renew Oil Pump, Add0.50.0A
To Clean Oil Pump Screen, Add0.20.0A
To Renew Rear Main Seal, Add1.10.0A
To Renew Timing Chain, Add1.10.0A
To Renew Camshaft, Add2.80.0A
With Skid Plate, Add0.40.2A
To Renew Valve Lifter, Add1.60.0A
Tune-Up, Add0.80.0A
One Cylinder
Right Bank8.05.8AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank8.05.6AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks11.88.3AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
All Cylinders
Right Bank9.87.3AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank9.87.1AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks15.71.2AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.