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Piston Ring: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
NOTE
To R&R Connecting Rod Bearings, Add
Each0.10.0A
To Grind Valves, Add9.30.0A
To R&R Piston, Pin or Connecting Rod, Add
One0.20.0A
Each Additional0.10.0A
All0.90.0A
To Clean Oil Pump Screen, Add0.20.0A
To R&R Timing Chain, Add6.10.0A
To R&R Spark Plugs, Add0.70.0A
545i, 550i
All Cylinders
Manual Trans34.426.1AIncludes: R&I Engine, Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls & Plastigauge Bearings.
Auto Trans35.426.9AIncludes: R&I Engine, Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls & Plastigauge Bearings.