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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
One Cylinder13.09.3AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
One Cylinder Each Bank15.110.8AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
All Cylinders21.015.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Main Bearings, Renew4.30.0A
Crankshaft, Renew4.70.0ADoes Not Include: R&R Engine.
Oil Pump, Renew1.50.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Rear Main Seal, Renew0.30.0AAfter Engine Or Trans Are Removed.
Timing Chain, Renew3.20.0A
Valves, Grind
    See Valves, Grind Head Removed And Combinations.
Tune-Up0.60.0A