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Piston Ring: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
525i, 530i
All Cylinders
Manual Trans25.118.5AIncludes: R&I Engine, Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls & Plastigauge Bearings.
Auto Trans26.819.3AIncludes: R&I Engine, Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls & Plastigauge Bearings.
525xi, 530xi
All Cylinders
Manual Trans31.122.8AIncludes: R&I Engine, Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls & Plastigauge Bearings.
Auto Trans32.823.9AIncludes: R&I Engine, Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls & Plastigauge Bearings.
NOTE
To R&R Connecting Rod Bearings, Add
Each0.10.0A
To Grind Valves, Add
All Cylinders7.00.0A
To R&R Piston, Pin or Connecting Rod, Add
One0.20.0A
Each Additional0.10.0A
All0.70.0A
To R&R Timing Chain, Add3.70.0A
To R&R Spark Plugs, Add0.50.0A