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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Main Bearings1.10.0A
Crankshaft5.30.0AEngine Removed.
Oil Pump0.90.0A
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
One Cylinder
Left Bank8.86.6AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks15.711.3AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
All Cylinders
Note
With AC, Add0.80.5A
With C.C.C., Add0.50.3A
With Cruise Control, Add0.20.1A
Right Bank13.79.7AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank11.88.5AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks23.816.6AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.