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Piston: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace17.912.7AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigauge Bearings.
Note
To Grind Valves, Add17.912.8A
To Replace Valves & Guides, Add14.810.6A
To Replace Connecting Rods, Add0.80.5A
To Replace Piston Ring Set, Add0.80.5A
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