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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace8.50.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigauge Bearings.
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Main Bearings, Renew1.50.0A
Crankshaft, Renew3.50.0A
Oil Pump, Renew0.80.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Timing Chain, Renew3.30.0A
Valves, Grind
    
See Valves, Grind (Head Removed)
Tune Up0.50.0A
Note
With PWR STRG, Add0.50.0A