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Piston Ring Set: Remove & Replace

Includes: Remove carbon and Cylinder ridge, burnish Cylinders and replace Rod Bearings. Adjust Valves (where applicable). DOES NOT include Pin fit and/or align.

Applies ToNoteStandard HoursWarranty HoursSkill Level
Diesel,Automatic Trans, All Cylinders25.3A
Additional Procedure: PISTON RING SET: Remove & Replace:
Diesel, Where Air Cond interferes add0.3A
w/Skid Plate add0.3A
Where Cruise Control interferes add0.2A
Where Eng Oil Cooler interferes add0.4A
Where Pwr Strg interferes add0.4A
Where Trans Oil Cooler interferes add0.2A
Combination Procedure: MAIN BEARINGS: Remove & Replace:
All2.1A
Combination Procedure: PISTON OR ROD PIN: Remove & Replace:
DOES NOT include Pin fit and/or align.
Each0.3A
Combination Procedure: ROCKER ARM &/OR SHAFT: Disassemble & Assemble:
Includes: Clean and replace necessary components only.
Diesel, Each0.4B
Combination Procedure: VALVE: Grind Complete:
Diesel3.8A
Combination Procedure: VALVE LIFTERS: Remove & Replace:
All0.5B
Combination Procedure: VALVE LIFTERS (REMOVED): Clean:
Each Additional0.1B
One0.2B