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Piston: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Right Bank
Note
With Ac, Add0.50.3
With Auto Trans, Add0.40.2
One
Note
With Ac, Add0.50.3A
With Auto Trans, Add0.40.2A
All10.17.2Includes: R&R Engine, Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With Ac, Add0.50.3
With Auto Trans, Add0.40.2
Left Bank
Note
With Ac, Add0.50.3
With Auto Trans, Add0.40.2
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Main Bearings, Renew2.70.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston Or Ring Operations.
Crankshaft, Renew2.70.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston Or Ring Operations.
Oil Pump, Renew0.40.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston Or Ring Operations.
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston Or Ring Operations.
Rear Main Oil Seal, Renew
Manual Trans1.40.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston Or Ring Operations.
Auto Trans1.50.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston Or Ring Operations.
Timing Belt, Renew1.20.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston Or Ring Operations.
Both Banks
Note
With Ac, Add0.50.3
With Auto Trans, Add0.40.2