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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Overhead Cam13.610.6AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigauge Bearings.
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Main Bearings, Renew2.00.0AAdd The Following Operations If Performed Along With Piston & Ring Jobs.
Crankshaft, Renew3.00.0ADoes Not Include: R&R Engine
Oil Pump, Renew1.00.0ADoes Not Include: R&R Engine
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0ADoes Not Include: R&R Engine
Rear Main Seal, Renew0.30.0AAfter Engine Or Trans Is Removed.
Timing Belt, Renew0.80.0AAfter Engine Or Trans Is Removed.
Tune-Up0.50.0ASee Valves, Grind (Head Removed) And Combinations.