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Piston Ring: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
NOTE
To Replace Cylinder Heads, Add
One Bank2.71.9A
Both Banks4.23.0A
To Grind Valves, Add
All Cyls3.12.2A
To Renew Piston, Pin or Connecting Rod, Add
One0.20.0A
Each Additional0.10.0A
All0.70.0A
To Renew Main Bearings, Add1.20.0A
To Renew Crankshaft, Add1.70.0A
To Renew Oil Pump, Add1.60.0A
To Clean Oil Pump Screen, Add0.20.0A
To Renew Timing Belt, Add1.00.0A
Tune-Up, Add0.60.0A
One CYL
Front Bank8.86.0AIncludes: Replace Connecting Rod Bearings & Hone Cylinder Walls.
Rear Bank10.26.1AIncludes: Replace Connecting Rod Bearings & Hone Cylinder Walls.
All Cyls13.69.4AIncludes: Replace Connecting Rod Bearings & Hone Cylinder Walls.