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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Without Port Injection
One Cylinder
Left Bank9.26.6AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks15.811.3AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
All Cylinders
Right Bank13.69.7AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank11.98.5AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks23.216.6AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
With Port Injection
One Cylinder
Right Bank13.49.6AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank12.58.9AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks18.613.3AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
All Cylinders
Right Bank15.411.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank14.410.3AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks22.115.8AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With AC, Add0.80.5A
With C.C.C., Add0.50.3A
With Cruise Control, Add0.20.1A
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Crankshaft, Renew5.30.0AEngine Removed.
Main Bearings1.10.0A
Oil Pump, Renew0.90.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Rear Main Oil Seal, Renew1.80.0A
Valve Grind
    See Valves, Grind (Head Removed) & Combinations.
Tune-Up0.80.0A