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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Manual Trans
One18.30.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And plastigage bearings.
One, Both Banks20.70.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And plastigage bearings.
All, Both Banks27.00.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And plastigage bearings.
Auto Trans
One19.20.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And plastigage bearings.
One, Both Banks21.60.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And plastigage bearings.
All, Both Banks27.90.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And plastigage bearings.
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Crankshaft, Renew0.20.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Timing Gears, Renew1.70.0A