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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, Renew
Without Turbo1.10.0A
With Turbo1.70.0A
Crankshaft, Renew
Without Turbo1.10.0A
With Turbo1.70.0A
Oil Pump, Renew
Without Turbo1.50.0A
With Turbo2.00.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Rear Main Oil Seal, Renew0.30.0A
Timing Belt, Renew
Without Turbo0.30.0A
With Turbo0.60.0A
Tune-Up0.50.0A
Without Turbo9.50.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls & Plastigauge Bearings.
With Turbo12.30.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls & Plastigauge Bearings.