Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
One CYL14.710.4AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And Plastigauge Bearings.
Each Additional0.70.4AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And Plastigauge Bearings.
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Timing Chain, Renew1.80.0A
Valve Lifters, Renew
Intake0.70.0A
Exhaust0.70.0A
Both1.00.0A
Camshaft, Renew
Intake0.70.0A
Exhaust0.70.0A
Both1.00.0A
Oil Pump, Renew2.00.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean1.50.0A
Rear Main Oil Seal, Renew
Manual Trans2.90.0A
Auto Trans3.10.0A
Tune-Up0.40.0A
Note
With AC, Add1.10.8A
To Replace Valve Cover Gasket, Add0.80.5A