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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
One Cylinder
Right Bank11.28.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank11.17.9AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And Plastigage Bearings.
Each Bank14.710.5AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And Plastigage Bearings.
All Cylinders20.914.9AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And Plastigage Bearings.
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Main Bearings, Renew2.60.0A
Crankshaft, Renew4.50.0A
Oil Pump, Renew1.70.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Rear Main Seal, Renew1.70.0A
Camshaft, Renew3.10.0A
Timing Chain, Renew1.50.0A
Valve Lifters, Renew1.80.0A
Tune-Up0.70.0A