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Piston: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
One CYL
Note
With AC, Add0.40.0A
To Grind Valves, Add
One CYL0.70.0A
All Cyls2.00.0A
To Replace Cylinder Head, Add2.70.0A
Each Additional1.00.0A
Note
With AC, Add0.40.0A
To Replace Cylinder Head, Add2.70.0A
To Grind Valves, Add
One CYL0.70.0A
All Cyls2.00.0A
Piston or Connecting Rod
Add the Following If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Main Bearings, Renew3.50.0A
Crankshaft, Renew3.50.0A
Oil Pump, Renew0.70.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Rear Main Oil Seal, Renew1.50.0A
Timing Belt, Renew0.80.0A
Tune-Up0.50.0A