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Engine: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Diagnose/Test
Engine Oil Leaks1.00.0C
Replace
Complete Assembly Without Transfer Of Parts
Manual Trans
Without Turbo4.80.0BDoes Not Include: Transfer Of Any Parts Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment.
Auto Trans
Without Turbo4.50.0BDoes Not Include: Transfer Of Any Parts Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment.
Note
With AC, Add
Without Turbo0.40.0B
With PS, Add0.50.0B
Complete Assembly With Transfer Of Parts
Manual Trans
Without Turbo6.80.0BIncludes: Transfer Of All Fuel & Electrical Units Does Not Include Transfer Of Optional Equipment.
Auto Trans
Without Turbo6.50.0BIncludes: Transfer Of All Fuel & Electrical Units Does Not Include Transfer Of Optional Equipment.
Note
With AC, Add
Without Turbo0.40.0B
With PS, Add0.50.0B
Long Block
Manual Trans
Without Turbo8.40.0BIncludes: R&R Engine & Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block.
Auto Trans
Without Turbo8.10.0BIncludes: R&R Engine & Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block.
Note
With AC, Add
Without Turbo0.40.0B
With PS, Add0.50.0B
Short Block
Manual Trans
Without Turbo10.10.0AIncludes: R&R Engine And Replacement Of All Necessary Components.
Auto Trans
Without Turbo9.80.0AIncludes: R&R Engine And Replacement Of All Necessary Components.
Note
With AC, Add
Without Turbo0.40.0A
With PS, Add0.50.0A
To Grind Valves, Add3.20.0A
Overhaul/Rebuild
Manual Trans
Without Turbo22.60.0AIncludes: Disassemble & Clean Engine. Ridge Ream & Hone Cylinders, Inspect And Correct All Necessary Components, Grind Valves & Tune-Up.
Auto Trans
Without Turbo22.30.0AIncludes: Disassemble & Clean Engine. Ridge Ream & Hone Cylinders, Inspect And Correct All Necessary Components, Grind Valves & Tune-Up.
Note
With AC, Add
Without Turbo0.40.0A
With PS, Add0.50.0A