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Engine: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Diagnose/Test
Oil Leak, Diagnosis1.00.7C
Replace
Complete Assembly Without Transfer Of Parts9.55.9BDoes Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment.
Complete Assembly With Transfer Of Parts12.00.0BIncludes: Transfer Of All Fuel & Electrical Units, Does Not Include Transfer Of Optional Equipment.
Long Block16.00.0B
Short Block
Manual Trans19.014.5AIncludes: R&I Engine And Replacement Of All Necessary Components.
Auto Trans19.015.1AIncludes: R&I Engine And Replacement Of All Necessary Components.
Note
To Grind Valves, Add8.05.7A
Overhaul/Rebuild
Auto Trans28.00.0AIncludes: Disassemble & Clean Engine, Inspect And Replace All Necessary Components, Grind Valves And Tune-Up.
Manual Trans28.00.0AIncludes: Disassemble & Clean Engine, Inspect And Replace All Necessary Components, Grind Valves And Tune-Up.