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Engine: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Complete Assembly With Transfer of Parts
Manual Trans10.60.0BAlero, Grand Am, Malibu Includes: Transfer All Fuel & Electrical Units. Does Not Include: Transfer Of Optional Equipment.
Auto Trans10.60.0BAlero, Grand Am, Malibu Includes: Transfer All Fuel & Electrical Units. Does Not Include: Transfer Of Optional Equipment.
NOTE
With AC, Add0.40.0B
With ABS, Add0.10.0B
Complete Assembly Without Transfer Of Parts
Manual Trans9.07.2BAlero, Grand Am, Malibu Does Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment.
Auto Trans8.86.9BAlero, Grand Am, Malibu Does Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment.
NOTE
With AC, Add0.40.0B
With ABS, Add0.10.0B
Long Block
Manual Trans13.60.0BAlero, Grand Am, Malibu Includes: R&I Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block.
Auto Trans13.60.0BAlero, Grand Am, Malibu Includes: R&I Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block.
NOTE
With AC, Add0.40.0B
With ABS, Add0.10.0B
Short Block
Manual Trans15.60.0BAlero, Grand Am, Malibu Includes: R&I Engine And Transfer All Necessary Parts.
Auto Trans15.60.0BAlero, Grand Am, Malibu Includes: R&I Engine And Transfer All Necessary Parts.
NOTE
With AC, Add0.40.0B
With ABS, Add0.10.0B
Overhaul/Rebuild
Manual Trans24.30.0AAlero, Grand Am, Malibu Includes: Measure Cylinder Bores, Crankshaft & Pistons For Proper Size & Hone Cylinders. Renew Pistons, Rings, Pins, Main & Rod Bearings, Grind Valves & Tune-Up.
Auto Trans24.30.0AAlero, Grand Am, Malibu Includes: Measure Cylinder Bores, Crankshaft & Pistons For Proper Size & Hone Cylinders. Renew Pistons, Rings, Pins, Main & Rod Bearings, Grind Valves & Tune-Up.
NOTE
With AC, Add0.40.0A
With ABS, Add0.10.0A