Engine: Labor Times

1985 Chevrolet Chevette L4-111 1.8L DSLSECTION Labor Times
Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Complete Assembly With Transfer of Parts7.70.0BIncludes: Transfer All Fuel & Electrical Units. Does Not Include Transfer Of Special Equipment.
NOTE
With Auto Trans, Add0.40.0B
With PS, Add0.40.0BIncludes: Transfer All Fuel & Electrical Units. Does Not Include Transfer Of Special Equipment.
Complete Assembly Without Transfer of Parts5.73.7BDoes Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment.
Note
With PS, Add0.40.2BDoes Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment.
With Auto Trans, Add0.40.2BDoes Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment.
Long Block9.70.0BIncludes: R&R Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block.
Note
With PS, Add0.40.0BIncludes: R&R Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block.
With Auto Trans, Add0.40.0BIncludes: R&R Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block.
Overhaul/Rebuild
Complete Assembly23.70.0AIncludes: Measure Cylinder Bores, Crankshaft & Pistons For Proper Size & Hone Cylinders. Renew Pistons, Rings, Pins, Main & Rod Bearings & Grind Valves.
NOTE
With Auto Trans, Add0.40.0AIncludes: Measure Cylinder Bores, Crankshaft & Pistons For Proper Size & Hone Cylinders. Renew Pistons, Rings, Pins, Main & Rod Bearings & Grind Valves.
With PS, Add0.40.0AIncludes: Measure Cylinder Bores, Crankshaft & Pistons For Proper Size & Hone Cylinders. Renew Pistons, Rings, Pins, Main & Rod Bearings & Grind Valves.
RENDER: 1.0x

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