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Piston Ring: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace18.612.8AIncludes: R&I Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And Plastigauge Bearings.
NOTE
To R&R Connecting Rod Bearings, Add
Each0.10.0A
To R&R Piston, Pin or Connecting Rod, Add
One0.20.0A
Each Additional0.10.0A
All0.90.0A
To Renew Timing Chain, Add1.40.0A
To Grind Valves, Add
Right Bank2.90.0A
Left Bank2.80.0A
Both Banks4.60.0A
To Renew Spark Plugs, Add
With 4.0SE, 4.6HSE0.30.0A