Connecting Rod: Labor Times

1984 Chevrolet Chevette L4-111 1.8L DSLSECTION Labor Times
Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Add Following Operations If Performed With Piston & Ring Jobs
Crankshaft, Renew0.20.0A
Oil Pump Screen, Clean0.20.0A
Tune-Up0.50.0A
Note
To Grind Valves, Add2.10.0A
One CYL12.00.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
Each Additional0.70.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
All Cyls13.30.0AIncludes: R&R Cylinder Head, Oil Pan & Plastigage Bearings.
RENDER: 1.0x

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