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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace10.87.7AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan. Hone Cylinders & Plastigauge Bearings.
Add Following Operations If Performed With Pstn & Ring Jobs
Crankshaft, Renew
Manual Trans6.70.0AAdd Any Of The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Auto Trans6.90.0AAdd Any Of The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Main Bearings, Renew
Manual Trans6.70.0AAdd Any Of The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Auto Trans6.90.0AAdd Any Of The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Oil Pump, Renew1.20.0AAdd Any Of The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Timing Belts. Renew0.60.0AAdd Any Of The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Tune-Up0.50.0AAdd Any Of The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.