Valve: Labor Times

1983 Chevrolet Chevette L4-98 1.6LSECTION Labor Times
Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Resurface/Grind
One CYL6.90.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Clean Carbon, & Make All Necessary Adjustments.
All Cyls7.80.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Clean Carbon, & Make All Necessary Adjustments.
Add the Following Operations If Performed With Valves, Grind
Valve Guide, Knurl
Each0.10.0A
Tune-Up0.50.0A
Valve Guides, Renew
Each0.20.0A
Note
To Ream Guide, Add0.10.0A
Camshaft, Renew0.20.0A
Note
With AC, Add0.50.0A
With PS, Add0.40.0A
RENDER: 1.0x

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