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Piston Ring: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
All Piston Rings23.817.2AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls And Plastigauge Bearings.
Note
To Replace Main Bearings, Add3.92.8A
To Grind Valves, Add7.35.2A
To Replace Pistons, Pins or Connecting Rods, Add1.10.8A
To Replace Cylinder Head, Add
Complete Assembly
One Bank0.80.5A
Both Banks1.41.0A
Bare Assembly
One Bank2.21.6A
Both Banks4.53.2A
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Main Bearings, Renew2.80.0A
Crankshaft, Renew9.90.0A
Camshaft and/or Hydraulic Lifters, Renew
One Side1.30.0A
Both Sides2.20.0A
Rocker Arms and/or Shafts, Renew
One Side0.60.0A
Both Sides1.20.0A
Timing Belt and/or Drive Pulley, Renew1.20.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Oil Pump, Renew2.50.0A
Tune-Up0.50.0A