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Piston Ring: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
One Cylinder
Right Bank10.87.9AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Remove Carbon, Hone Cylinders.
Left Bank10.87.8AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Remove Carbon, Hone Cylinders.
Both Banks13.79.5AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Remove Carbon, Hone Cylinders.
Each Additional0.70.4AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Remove Carbon, Hone Cylinders.
All Cylinders
Right Bank12.79.1AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Remove Carbon, Hone Cylinders.
Left Bank12.79.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Remove Carbon, Hone Cylinders.
Both Banks16.711.9AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Remove Carbon, Hone Cylinders.
Note
To Replace Main Bearings, Add1.41.0A
To Renew Main Bearings, Add1.60.0A
To Renew Piston, Pin or Connecting Rod, Add
One0.20.0A
Each Additional0.10.0A
All0.70.0A
To Grind Valves, Add
One Cylinder
One Bank0.50.3A
Both Banks1.10.8A
To Renew Crankshaft, Add4.90.0A
To Renew Oil Pump, Add0.90.0A
To Renew Timing Chain or Gears, Add1.30.0A
To Tune-Up, Add0.80.0A