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Piston: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Piston and/or Rings
All Cylinders
One8.50.0AIncludes: R&R Engine, Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And Plastigage Bearings.
Each Additional0.90.0AIncludes: R&R Engine, Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And Plastigage Bearings.
All10.80.0AIncludes: R&R Engine, Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And Plastigage Bearings.
Add Following Labor If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Main Bearings, Renew
Manual Trans2.80.0A
Auto Trans2.90.0A
Crankshaft, Renew
Manual Trans3.30.0A
Auto Trans3.40.0A
Oil Pump, Renew1.10.0A
Rear Main Oil Seal, Renew1.00.0A
Timing Chain, Renew3.40.0A
Camshaft, Renew1.50.0A