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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
All9.16.5Includes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigauge Bearings.
Note
With Ac, Add0.70.4
With Auto Trans, Add0.80.5
With Ps, Add0.50.3
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Main Bearings, Renew4.50.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Crankshaft, Renew4.50.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Timing Belt, Renew
Belt A0.90.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Belt B0.80.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Oil Pump, Renew1.60.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Rear Main Oil Seal, Renew
Manual Trans1.70.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Auto Trans1.90.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Tune-Up0.50.0ASee Valves, Grind Head Removed And Combination.