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Piston Ring: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Auto Trans
All Cylinders17.612.6AIncludes: R&I Engine, Cylinder Head & Oil Pan. Hone Cylinders & Plastigauge Bearings.
Manual Trans
All Cylinders16.711.8AIncludes: R&I Engine, Cylinder Head & Oil Pan. Hone Cylinders & Plastigauge Bearings.
NOTE
To Renew Connecting Rod Bearings, Add
Each0.10.0A
To Renew Piston, Pin or Connecting Rod, Add
One0.20.0A
Each Additional0.10.0A
All0.50.0A
To Renew Timing Belt, Add1.20.0A
To Grind Valves, Add5.20.0A
To Renew Spark Plugs, Add0.10.0A