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Engine: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Diagnose/Test
Oil Leak, Diagnosis
545i, 550i1.00.0B
Endoscope, Diagnosis3.42.3BCylinder Damage.
General Troubleshooting And/Or Repair
Thirty Minutes0.50.0A
One Hour1.00.0AAdd Additional Increments As Required.
Two Hours2.00.0AAdd Additional Increments As Required.
Note
Additional Thirty Minutes, Add0.50.0A
Replace
Complete Assembly Without Transfer Of Parts
545i, 550i
Manual Trans16.711.7BDoes Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment.
Auto Trans17.712.5BDoes Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment.
Complete Assembly With Transfer Of Parts
545i, 550i
Manual Trans19.715.6BIncludes: Transfer All Fuel And Electrical Units. Does Not Include: Transfer Of Optional Equipment.
Auto Trans20.716.2BIncludes: Transfer All Fuel And Electrical Units. Does Not Include: Transfer Of Optional Equipment.
Short Block
545i, 550i
Manual Trans27.70.0AIncludes: R&I Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components
Auto Trans28.70.0AIncludes: R&I Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components
Long Block
545i, 550i
Manual Trans24.70.0BIncludes: R&I Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block.
Auto Trans25.70.0BIncludes: R&I Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block.
Overhaul/Rebuild
545i, 550i
Manual Trans39.228.6AIncludes: Disassemble & Clean Engine, Ridge Ream & Hone Cylinders, Fit Pistons, Rings, Pins, Main & Rod Bearings, R&I Engine, Grind Valves & Tune-Up.
Auto Trans40.229.3AIncludes: Disassemble & Clean Engine, Ridge Ream & Hone Cylinders, Fit Pistons, Rings, Pins, Main & Rod Bearings, R&I Engine, Grind Valves & Tune-Up.