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Piston Ring: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace12.711.4AIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And Plastigage Bearings.
NOTE
With AC, Add0.40.2A
With Skid Plate, Add0.20.1A
With Auto Trans, Add0.20.1A
To R&R Piston, Pin or Connecting Rod, Add
One0.20.0A
Each Additional0.10.0A
All0.50.0A
To R&R Valves, Add3.00.0A
To R&R Connecting Rod Bearings, Add0.10.0A
To R&R Oil Pump, Add0.80.0A
To R&R Timing Chain, Add2.60.0A
To R&R Spark Plugs, Add0.30.0A