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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
One Cylinder12.79.3AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
One Cylinder Each Bank14.710.8AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
All Cylinders21.315.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Note
To Renew Main Bearings, Add4.30.0A
To Renew Oil Pump, Add1.50.0A
To Clean Oil Pump Screen, Add0.20.0A
Tune-Up, Add0.60.0A
To Renew Crankshaft, Add4.70.0A
To Renew Rear Main Seal, Add0.30.0A
To Renew Timing Chain, Add3.20.0A