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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1990CAVALIER/Z24 L4-134 2.2LPARTS AND LABORENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINELABOR TIMES
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier/Z24 L4-134 2.2L
Engine: Labor Times
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier/Z24 L4-134 2.2LSECTION Labor Times
| Standard Hours | Manufacturer Warranty Hours | Skill Level | Notes | |
| Replace | ||||
| Complete Assembly With Transfer of Parts | ||||
| Manual Trans | 10.6 | 7.6 | B | Includes: Transfer All Fuel And Electrical Units, Does Not Include Transfer Of Optional Equipment. |
| Auto Trans | 11.3 | 8.1 | B | Includes: Transfer All Fuel And Electrical Units, Does Not Include Transfer Of Optional Equipment. |
| NOTE | ||||
| With AC, Add | 1.4 | 1.0 | B | |
| With Cruise Control, Add | 0.2 | 0.1 | B | |
| Complete Assembly Without Transfer of Parts | ||||
| Manual Trans | 8.6 | 0.0 | B | Does Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment. |
| Auto Trans | 8.1 | 0.0 | B | Does Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment. |
| Note | ||||
| With AC, Add | 1.4 | 0.0 | B | |
| With Cruise Control, Add | 0.2 | 0.0 | B | |
| Long Block | ||||
| Manual Trans | 14.5 | 0.0 | B | |
| Note | ||||
| With AC, Add | 1.1 | 0.0 | A | |
| With Cruise Control, Add | 0.2 | 0.0 | A | |
| With Locking Wheel Covers or Lug Nuts, Add | 0.2 | 0.0 | A | |
| Short Block (Partial/Basic) | ||||
| Manual Trans | 16.8 | 12.0 | A | Includes: R&R Engine And Replacement Of All Necessary Components. Adjustments. |
| Auto Trans | 16.7 | 11.9 | A | Includes: R&R Engine And Replacement Of All Necessary Components. Adjustments. |
| Note | ||||
| With AC, Add | 1.4 | 1.0 | A | |
| With Cruise Control, Add | 0.2 | 0.1 | A | |
| To Grind Valves, Add | 2.0 | 1.4 | A | |
| Overhaul/Rebuild | ||||
| Manual Trans | 28.0 | 0.0 | A | Includes: Disassemble & Clean Engine. Ridge Ream And Hone Cylinders. Inspect And Replace All Necessary Components. Grind Valves And Tune-Up. |
| Auto Trans | 27.9 | 0.0 | A | Includes: Disassemble & Clean Engine. Ridge Ream And Hone Cylinders. Inspect And Replace All Necessary Components. Grind Valves And Tune-Up. |
| NOTE | ||||
| With AC, Add | 1.4 | 0.0 | A | |
| With Cruise Control, Add | 0.2 | 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.