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Piston Ring: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace25.118.6AIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And Plastigauge Bearings.
NOTE
To R&R Connecting Rods Bearings, Add0.60.5A
To R&R Piston, Pin or Connecting Rod, Add
One0.20.0A
Each Additional0.10.0A
All0.70.0A
To Grind Valves, Add
All Cyls10.99.3A
To R&R Main Bearings, Add1.61.3A
To Clean Oil Pump Screen, Add0.20.0A