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Piston Ring: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
One CYL
Right Bank11.88.2BIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank11.58.3BIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks13.39.4BIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
All Cyls
Right Bank12.78.7BIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank12.48.8BIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks14.310.2BIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
NOTE
To Grind Valves, Add
One Bank1.60.0B
Both Banks4.00.0B
To R&R Piston, Pin or Connecting Rod, Add
One0.20.0B
Each Additional0.10.0B
All0.70.0B
To R&R Connecting Rod Bearings, Add
Each0.10.0B