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Engine: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Complete Assembly Without Transfer of Parts
Manual Trans5.53.5BDoes Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Optional Equipment.
Auto Trans5.83.8BDoes Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Optional Equipment.
Note
With AC, Add0.90.6B
With Skid Plate, Add0.70.4B
Complete Assembly With Transfer of Parts
Manual Trans7.50.0BIncludes: Transfer Of All Fuel & Electrical Units, Does Not Include Transfer Of Optional Equipment.
Auto Trans7.80.0BIncludes: Transfer Of All Fuel & Electrical Units, Does Not Include Transfer Of Optional Equipment.
Note
With AC, Add0.90.0B
With Skid Plate, Add0.70.0B
Long Block
Manual Trans9.50.0BIncludes: R&R Engine & Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block.
Auto Trans9.80.0BIncludes: R&R Engine & Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block.
Note
With AC, Add0.90.0B
With Skid Plate, Add0.70.0B
Short Block
Manual Trans17.50.0AIncludes: R&R Engine And Replacement Of All Necessary Components.
Auto Trans17.80.0AIncludes: R&R Engine And Replacement Of All Necessary Components.
Note
To Grind Valves, Add3.40.0A
With Skid Plate, Add0.70.0A
With AC, Add0.90.0A
Overhaul/Rebuild
Complete Assembly
Manual Trans22.50.0AIncludes: Disassemble & Clean Engine, Ridge Ream & Hone Cylinders, Inspect And Replace All Necessary Components, Grind Valves & Tune-Up.
Auto Trans22.80.0AIncludes: Disassemble & Clean Engine, Ridge Ream & Hone Cylinders, Inspect And Replace All Necessary Components, Grind Valves & Tune-Up.
Note
With AC, Add0.90.0A
With Skid Plate, Add0.70.0A