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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
One Cylinder9.00.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And Plastigage Bearings.
All Cylinders12.50.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And Plastigage Bearings.
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Main Bearings, Renew1.90.0A
Crankshaft, Renew3.40.0A
Oil Pump, Renew1.10.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.10.0A
Rear Main Seal, Renew1.40.0A
Timing Belt, Renew1.20.0A
Tune-Up0.50.0A
Note
With AC, Add0.50.0A
With Power Steering, Add0.40.0A