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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace17.912.1AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigauge Bearings.
Note
To Grind Valves, Add17.90.0A
To Replace Valves & Guides, Add14.80.0A
To Replace Piston Ring Set, Add1.41.0A
To Renew Main Bearings, Add8.70.0A
To Renew Crankshaft, Add8.70.0A
To Renew Oil Pump, Add5.30.0A
To Clean Oil Pump Screen, Add0.20.0A
Tune Up, Add0.60.0A