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Piston: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Crankshaft, Renew0.20.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Tune-Up0.80.0A
One CYL
Right Bank10.80.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder, Oil Pan And Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank10.60.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder, Oil Pan And Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks15.00.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder, Oil Pan And Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With AC, Add
Right Bank0.50.0A
Left Bank0.20.0A
Both Banks0.50.0A
With Cruise Control, Add0.40.0A
To Grind Valves, Add2.20.0A
All Cyls
Right Bank13.30.0A
Left Bank13.20.0A
Both Banks19.70.0A
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