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Piston Ring: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
One CYL
Right Bank18.512.1BIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank18.012.0BIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks18.813.8BIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Each Additional0.50.4BIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
All Cyls
Right Bank20.014.1BIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Left Bank20.014.0BIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
Both Banks22.915.8BIncludes: R&I Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinders And Plastigage Bearings.
NOTE
To Grind Valves, Add2.82.0B
To R&R Secondary Timing Chain, Add
Right Bank2.90.0B
Left Bank3.90.0B
Spark Plugs, Add0.80.0B
To R&R Piston, Pin or Connecting Rod, Add
One0.20.0B
Each Additional0.10.0B
All0.90.0B
To R&R Connecting Rod Bearings, Add
Each0.10.0B
To R&R Timing Chain, Add4.20.0B