Engine: Labor Times

1987 Chevrolet Camaro V8-350 5.7LSECTION Labor Times
Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Complete Assembly With Transfer of Parts
Without Port Injection10.70.0BIncludes: Transfer All Fuel And Electrical Units. Does Not Include Transfer Of Optional Equipment.
With Port Injection11.50.0BIncludes: Transfer All Fuel And Electrical Units. Does Not Include Transfer Of Optional Equipment.
Note
With AC, Add0.70.0B
With Cruise Control, Add0.20.0B
With Auto Trans, Add0.50.0B
With PS, Add0.50.0BIncludes: Transfer All Fuel And Electrical Units. Does Not Include Transfer Of Optional Equipment.
With C.C.C., Add0.70.0BIncludes: Transfer All Fuel And Electrical Units. Does Not Include Transfer Of Optional Equipment.
Complete Assembly Without Transfer of Parts
Without Port Injection6.10.0BDoes Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment.
With Port Injection6.90.0BDoes Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment.
Note
With AC, Add0.70.4B
With Cruise Control, Add0.20.1BDoes Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment.
With PS, Add0.50.3BDoes Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment.
With Auto Trans, Add0.50.3BDoes Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment.
With C.C.C., Add0.70.4BDoes Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment.
Long Block
Without Port Injection15.70.0BIncludes: R&R Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block.
With Port Injection16.50.0BIncludes: R&R Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block.
Note
With AC, Add0.70.0BIncludes: R&R Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block.
With PS, Add0.50.0BIncludes: R&R Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block.
With C.C.C., Add0.70.0BIncludes: R&R Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block.
Short Block
Without Port Injection20.20.0AIncludes: R&R Engine & Transfer All Necessary Equipment.
With Port Injection21.00.0AIncludes: R&R Engine & Transfer All Necessary Equipment.
Note
With AC, Add0.70.0AIncludes: R&R Engine & Transfer All Necessary Equipment.
With PS, Add0.50.0AIncludes: R&R Engine & Transfer All Necessary Equipment.
To Grind Valves, Add3.20.0AIncludes: R&R Engine & Transfer All Necessary Equipment.
With Auto Trans, Add0.50.0AIncludes: R&R Engine & Transfer All Necessary Equipment.
With Cruise Control, Add0.20.0AIncludes: R&R Engine & Transfer All Necessary Equipment.
With C.C.C., Add0.70.0AIncludes: R&R Engine & Transfer All Necessary Equipment.
Overhaul/Rebuild
Complete Assembly
Without Port Injection28.20.0AIncludes: Measure Cylinder Bores, Crankshaft & Pistons For Proper Size & Hone Cylinders. Renew Pistons Rings, Pins, Main & Rod Bearings. Grind Valves And Tune Up.
With Port Injection29.00.0AIncludes: Measure Cylinder Bores, Crankshaft & Pistons For Proper Size & Hone Cylinders. Renew Pistons Rings, Pins, Main & Rod Bearings. Grind Valves And Tune Up.
NOTE
With AC, Add0.70.0AIncludes: Measure Cylinder Bores, Crankshaft & Pistons For Proper Size & Hone Cylinders. Renew Pistons Rings, Pins, Main & Rod Bearings. Grind Valves And Tune Up.
With Cruise Control, Add0.20.0AIncludes: Measure Cylinder Bores, Crankshaft & Pistons For Proper Size & Hone Cylinders. Renew Pistons Rings, Pins, Main & Rod Bearings. Grind Valves And Tune Up.
With Auto Trans, Add0.50.0AIncludes: Measure Cylinder Bores, Crankshaft & Pistons For Proper Size & Hone Cylinders. Renew Pistons Rings, Pins, Main & Rod Bearings. Grind Valves And Tune Up.
With PS, Add0.50.0AIncludes: Measure Cylinder Bores, Crankshaft & Pistons For Proper Size & Hone Cylinders. Renew Pistons Rings, Pins, Main & Rod Bearings. Grind Valves And Tune Up.
With C.C.C., Add0.70.0AIncludes: Measure Cylinder Bores, Crankshaft & Pistons For Proper Size & Hone Cylinders. Renew Pistons Rings, Pins, Main & Rod Bearings. Grind Valves And Tune Up.
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