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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1990CAPRICE V8-350 5.7LPARTS AND LABORENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINELABOR TIMES
1990 Chevrolet Caprice V8-350 5.7L
Engine: Labor Times
1990 Chevrolet Caprice V8-350 5.7LSECTION Labor Times
| Standard Hours | Manufacturer Warranty Hours | Skill Level | Notes | |
| Replace | ||||
| Complete Assembly With Transfer of Parts | 11.4 | 0.0 | B | Includes: Transfer All Fuel And Electrical Units. Does Not Include: Transfer Of Optional Equipment. |
| NOTE | ||||
| With AC, Add | 0.8 | 0.0 | B | |
| With C.C.C., Add | 0.7 | 0.0 | B | |
| With Cruise Control, Add | 0.5 | 0.0 | B | |
| With PS, Add | 0.4 | 0.0 | B | |
| Complete Assembly Without Transfer of Parts | 6.0 | 0.0 | B | Does Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment. |
| NOTE | ||||
| With AC, Add | 0.8 | 0.5 | B | |
| With C.C.C., Add | 0.7 | 0.4 | B | |
| With Cruise Control, Add | 0.5 | 0.3 | B | |
| With PS, Add | 0.4 | 0.2 | B | |
| Long Block | 15.5 | 0.0 | A | Includes: R&R Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block. |
| NOTE | ||||
| With AC, Add | 0.8 | 0.0 | A | |
| With C.C.C., Add | 0.7 | 0.0 | A | |
| With Cruise Control, Add | 0.5 | 0.0 | A | |
| With PS, Add | 0.4 | 0.0 | A | |
| Short Block | 20.0 | 0.0 | A | Includes: R&R Engine And Trasnfer All Necessary Components. |
| NOTE | ||||
| With AC, Add | 0.8 | 0.0 | A | |
| With C.C.C., Add | 0.7 | 0.0 | A | |
| With Cruise Control, Add | 0.5 | 0.0 | A | |
| With PS, Add | 0.4 | 0.0 | A | |
| To Grind All Valves, Add | 3.7 | 0.0 | A | |
| Overhaul/Rebuild | 28.0 | 0.0 | A | Includes: Disassemble And Clean Engine. Ridge Ream & Hone Cylinders, Fit Pistons, Rings, Pins, Main & Rod Bearings, Grind Valves And Tune-up. |
| NOTE | ||||
| With AC, Add | 0.8 | 0.0 | A | |
| With C.C.C., Add | 0.7 | 0.0 | A | |
| With Cruise Control, Add | 0.5 | 0.0 | A | |
| With PS, Add | 0.4 | 0.0 | A |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.