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Piston Ring: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
One CYL
Right Bank10.80.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder And Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank10.60.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder And Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks15.00.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder And Plastigage Bearings.
All Cyls
Right Bank12.50.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder And Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank12.30.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder And Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks18.20.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder And Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With AC, Add
Right Bank0.50.0A
Left Bank0.20.0A
Both Banks0.50.0A
To Grind Valves, Add2.20.0A
With Cruise Control, Add0.40.0A