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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
One Cylinder10.97.8AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan. Hone Cylinder Walls And Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With AC, Add0.50.3
All Cylinders14.110.1AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan. Hone Cylinder Walls And Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With AC, Add0.50.3A
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Main Bearings, Renew2.00.0A
Crankshaft, Renew4.00.0A
Oil Pump, Renew2.10.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.10.0A
Rear Main Seal, Renew1.80.0A
Timing Gears, Renew
Camshaft0.40.0A
Crankshaft0.60.0A
Timing Belt, Renew0.50.0A