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Engine: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Diagnose/Test
Oil Leak, Diagnosis1.00.6B
Replace
Complete Assembly Without Transfer Of Parts7.40.0BDoes Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment.
NOTE
With Auto Trans, Add0.20.0B
With PS, Add0.40.0B
With AC, Add1.10.0B
Complete Assembly With Transfer Of Parts10.40.0BIncludes: Transfer Of All Fuel & Electrical Units. Does Not Includes Transfer Of Optional Equipment.
NOTE
With Auto Trans, Add0.20.0B
With PS, Add0.40.0B
With AC, Add1.10.0B
Long Block15.40.0AIncludes: R&I Engine And Replacement Of All Necessary Components.
NOTE
With Auto Trans, Add0.20.0A
With AC, Add1.10.0A
With PS, Add0.40.0A
Short Block18.49.4AIncludes: R&I Engine And Replacement Of All Necessary Components.
NOTE
With Auto Trans, Add0.20.1A
With AC, Add1.10.8A
With PS, Add0.40.2A
To Replace Cylinder Head, Add
One Bank1.71.2A
To Grind Valves, Add
One CYL0.50.3A
All Cyls
One Bank1.71.2A
Both Banks3.82.7A
Overhaul/Rebuild29.90.0AIncludes: Disassemble & Clean Engine, Ridge Ream & Hone Cylinders, Fit Pistons, Rings, Pins, Main & Rod Bearings, Grind Valves & Tune-Up.
NOTE
With Auto Trans, Add0.20.0A
With PS, Add0.40.0A
With AC, Add1.10.0A