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Piston: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Right Bank12.79.7AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With AC, Add0.80.5Includes: R&R Cylinder Heads, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
With C.C.C., Add0.70.4Includes: R&R Cylinder Heads, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
With Cruise Control, Add0.40.2Includes: R&R Cylinder Heads, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank12.49.4AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With AC, Add0.80.5Includes: R&R Cylinder Heads, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
With C.C.C., Add0.70.4Includes: R&R Cylinder Heads, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
With Cruise Control, Add0.40.2Includes: R&R Cylinder Heads, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks19.613.6AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With AC, Add0.80.5Includes: R&R Cylinder Heads, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
With C.C.C., Add0.70.4Includes: R&R Cylinder Heads, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
With Cruise Control, Add0.40.2Includes: R&R Cylinder Heads, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
One Cylinder
Note
With AC, Add0.80.5Includes: R&R Cylinder Heads, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
With C.C.C., Add0.70.4Includes: R&R Cylinder Heads, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
With Cruise Control, Add0.40.2Includes: R&R Cylinder Heads, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
All Cylinders
Note
With AC, Add0.80.5Includes: R&R Cylinder Heads, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
With C.C.C., Add0.70.4Includes: R&R Cylinder Heads, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
With Cruise Control, Add0.40.2Includes: R&R Cylinder Heads, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Main Bearings, Renew2.00.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Crankshaft, Renew4.30.0ATime Does Not Include Engine R&R.
Oil Pump, Renew1.10.0ATime Does Not Include Engine R&R.
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0ATime Does Not Include Engine R&R.
Rear Main Oil Seal, Renew1.10.0ATime Does Not Include Engine R&R.
Timing Chain, Renew1.90.0ATime Does Not Include Engine R&R.
Tune-Up0.70.0ASee Valves Grind Head Removed And Combinations.