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Engine: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Diagnose/Test
Oil Leak, Diagnosis1.00.5B
Replace
Complete Assembly Without Transfer Of Parts
Manual Trans10.87.9BDoes Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment.
Auto Trans11.17.8BDoes Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment.
Complete Assembly With Transfer Of Parts
Manual Trans12.80.0B
Auto Trans13.10.0B
Long Block
Auto Trans15.10.0BIncludes: R&R Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block.
Manual Trans15.80.0BIncludes: R&R Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block.
Short Block
Manual Trans17.80.0AIncludes: R&I Engine And Replacement Of All Necessary Components.
Auto Trans18.10.0AIncludes: R&I Engine And Replacement Of All Necessary Components.
Overhaul/Rebuild
Auto Trans25.60.0AIncludes: Disassemble & Clean Engine, Ridge Ream & Hone Cylinders, Fit Pistons, Rings, Pins, Main & Rod Bearings, Grind Valves & Tune-Up.
Manual Trans25.30.0AIncludes: Disassemble & Clean Engine, Ridge Ream & Hone Cylinders, Fit Pistons, Rings, Pins, Main & Rod Bearings, Grind Valves & Tune-Up.