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Connecting Rod: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Pistons or Connecting Rods
Connecting Rods
One Cylinder7.00.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
One CYL Each Bank8.50.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Each Additional0.90.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
All11.60.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Heads, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Note
With AC, Add0.70.0A
With A.I.R. Pump, Add0.20.0A
With 100 Amp Alternator, Add0.90.0A
Piston
One Cylinder7.00.0A
One CYL Each Bank8.80.0A
Each Additional1.30.0A
All15.40.0A
Note
With AC, Add0.70.0A
With A.I.R. Pump, Add0.20.0A
With 100 Amp Alternator, Add0.90.0A
Add the Following If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Main Bearings, Renew1.40.0A
Crankshaft, Renew4.90.0ADoes Not Include: R&R Engine
Oil Pump, Renew0.80.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Rear Main Oil Seal, Renew1.00.0A
Timing Chain, Renew1.10.0A
Tune-Up0.70.0A