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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
All Cylinders11.88.3A
Note
With AC, Add0.40.2A
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Main Bearings, Renew
Manual Trans2.30.0A
Auto Trans3.00.0A
Crankshaft, Renew
Manual Trans3.50.0A
Auto Trans4.10.0A
Oil Pump, Renew
Manual Trans1.40.0A
Auto Trans2.20.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Rear Main Oil Seal, Renew
Manual Trans1.20.0A
Auto Trans1.30.0A
Tune-Up0.50.0A
One Cylinder8.86.1AIncludes R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan. Hone Cylinder Wall And Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With AC, Add0.40.2A