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Engine: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Diagnose/Test
Oil Leak, Diagnosis1.00.0B
Replace
Complete Assembly Without Transfer Of Parts5.20.0BDoes Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment.
Note
With AC, Add0.20.0B
With Auto Trans, Add0.50.0B
With PS, Add0.40.0B
Complete Assembly With Transfer Of Parts8.20.0BIncludes: Transfer Of All Fuel & Electrical Units. Does Not Include Transfer Of Optional Equipment.
Note
With AC, Add0.20.0B
With Auto Trans, Add0.50.0B
With PS, Add0.40.0B
Long Block13.50.0BIncludes: R&I Engine And Replacement Of All Necessary Components.
Note
With AC, Add0.20.0B
With PS, Add0.40.0B
With Auto Trans, Add0.50.0B
Short Block13.76.0AIncludes: R&I Engine And Replacement Of All Necessary Components.
Note
With Auto Trans, Add0.50.3A
To Replace Cylinder Head, Add2.71.9A
To Grind Valves, Add
One Cylinder0.70.4A
All Cylinders3.22.3A
With AC, Add0.20.1A
With PS, Add0.40.2A
Overhaul/Rebuild21.70.0AIncludes: Disassemble & Clean Engine, Ridge Ream & Hone Cylinders. Fit Pistons, Rings, Pins, Main & Rod Bearings, Grind Valves & Tune-Up.
Note
With AC, Add0.20.0A
With PS, Add0.40.0A
With Auto Trans, Add0.50.0A