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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Each Additional1.00.7A
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Main Bearings, Renew2.80.0A
Crankshaft, Renew3.70.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Oil Pump, Renew2.30.0A
Rear Main Oil Seal, Renew2.00.0A
Timing Gears, Renew
Camshaft Gear3.40.0A
Crankshaft Gear1.00.0A
Valves, Grind
    See Valves Grind Head Removed And Combinations.
Tune-Up0.50.0A
One Cylinder11.88.2AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With AC, Add0.50.3A
With Cruise Control, Add0.40.2A
All Cylinders13.79.5A
Note
With AC, Add0.50.3A
With Cruise Control, Add0.40.2A