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Piston: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
One Cylinder
Right Bank11.80.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank12.00.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks15.00.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
All Cylinders16.70.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Each Additional1.00.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Main Bearings1.00.0A
Crankshaft4.00.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Rear Main Oil Seal, Renew1.40.0A
Tune Up0.60.0A
Oil Pump0.80.0A
Timing Chain or Gear, Renew1.50.0A