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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2012CORVETTE V8-6.2LPARTS AND LABORENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINELABOR TIMES
2012 Chevrolet Corvette V8-6.2L
Engine: Labor Times
2012 Chevrolet Corvette V8-6.2LSECTION Labor Times
| Standard Hours | Manufacturer Warranty Hours | Skill Level | Notes | |
| Diagnose/Test | ||||
| Oil Leak, Diagnosis | 1.0 | 0.0 | C | |
| Replace | ||||
| Complete Assembly Without Transfer Of Parts | ||||
| Manual Trans | 15.7 | 10.9 | B | Does Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment. |
| Auto Trans | 15.3 | 10.6 | B | Does Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment. |
| Complete Assembly With Transfer Of Parts | ||||
| Manual Trans | 18.7 | 12.8 | B | Includes: Transfer All Fuel And Electrical Units. Does Not Include: Transfer Of Optional Equipment. |
| Auto Trans | 18.3 | 12.8 | B | Includes: Transfer All Fuel And Electrical Units. Does Not Include: Transfer Of Optional Equipment. |
| Long Block | ||||
| Manual Trans | 23.7 | 0.0 | B | Includes: R&I Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block. |
| Auto Trans | 23.3 | 0.0 | B | Includes: R&I Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block. |
| Short Block | ||||
| Manual Trans | 26.7 | 0.0 | B | Includes: R&I Engine & Replacement Of All Necessary Components. |
| Auto Trans | 26.3 | 0.0 | B | Includes: R&I Engine & Replacement Of All Necessary Components. |
| NOTE | ||||
| To Grind Valves, Add | ||||
| One Bank | 1.6 | 0.0 | B | |
| Both Banks | 3.0 | 0.0 | B | |
| Overhaul/Rebuild | ||||
| Manual Trans | 38.2 | 0.0 | A | Includes: Disassemble & Clean Engine, Ridge Ream & Hone Cylinders. Inspect & Replace All Necessary Components, Grind Valves & Tune-Up. |
| Auto Trans | 37.8 | 0.0 | A | Includes: Disassemble & Clean Engine, Ridge Ream & Hone Cylinders. Inspect & Replace All Necessary Components, Grind Valves & Tune-Up. |
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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.