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Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
One CYL10.87.7AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Note
To Grind Valves, Add
One CYL0.70.4A
All Cyls4.93.5A
With AC, Add0.40.2A
To Replace Cylinder Head, Add2.92.1A
Each Additional1.10.8A
Note
With AC, Add0.40.2A
To Replace Cylinder Head, Add2.92.1A
To Grind Valves, Add
One CYL0.70.4A
All Cyls4.93.5A
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Main Bearings, Renew2.90.0A
Crankshaft, Renew3.10.0A
Oil Pump, Renew2.00.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Rear Main Oil Seal, Renew
Manual Transaxle1.50.0A
Auto Transaxle1.80.0A
Timing Belt, Renew1.40.0A
Tune-Up0.50.0A