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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Main Bearings, Renew0.90.0A
Crankshaft, Renew
Manual Trans3.40.0ADoes Not Include: R&R Engine.
Auto Trans3.50.0ADoes Not Include: R&R Engine.
Oil Pump, Renew0.50.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Rear Main Oil Seal, Renew
Manual Trans1.90.0A
Auto Trans2.10.0A
Timing Chain, Renew0.90.0A
Tune-Up0.50.0A
One Cylinder
Manual Trans12.28.7AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan And Plastigage Bearings.
Auto Trans12.08.6AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan And Plastigage Bearings.
All Cylinders
Manual Trans13.69.7AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan And Plastigage Bearings.
Auto Trans12.49.6AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan And Plastigage Bearings.
Each Additional0.70.4AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan And Plastigage Bearings.