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Piston Ring: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
NOTE
To R&R Cylinder Head, Add
One Bank2.31.9A
Both Banks3.83.0A
To Grind Valves, Add
All Cyls3.42.8A
To R&R Piston, Pin or Connecting Rod, Add
One0.20.0A
Each Additional0.10.0A
All0.70.0A
To R&R Timing Chain, Add1.60.0A
To R&R Connecting Rod Bearings, Add
Each0.10.0A
To R&R Spark Plugs, Add0.20.0A
One CYL
Right Bank8.86.2AIncludes: R&I Connecting Rod Bearings & Hone Cylinder Walls.
Left Bank8.86.5AIncludes: R&I Connecting Rod Bearings & Hone Cylinder Walls.
Both Banks9.87.2AIncludes: R&I Connecting Rod Bearings & Hone Cylinder Walls.
All Cyls12.78.9AIncludes: R&I Connecting Rod Bearings & Hone Cylinder Walls.