FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Piston Ring: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Dual Timing Chain
Piston Rings
328i
Manual Trans25.117.5AIncludes: R&I Engine, Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls & Plastigauge Bearings.
Auto Trans26.319.0AIncludes: R&I Engine, Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls & Plastigauge Bearings.
323IC, 328iC
Manual Trans25.117.6AIncludes: R&I Engine, Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls & Plastigauge Bearings.
Auto Trans26.319.1AIncludes: R&I Engine, Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls & Plastigauge Bearings.
323is, Ci, i, 328is, Ci
Manual Trans25.117.6AIncludes: R&I Engine, Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls & Plastigauge Bearings.
Auto Trans26.318.8AIncludes: R&I Engine, Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls & Plastigauge Bearings.
M3
Coupe25.117.8AIncludes: R&I Engine, Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls & Plastigauge Bearings.
Sedan, Convertible
Manual Trans25.117.7AIncludes: R&I Engine, Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls & Plastigauge Bearings.
Auto Trans26.319.0AIncludes: R&I Engine, Cylinder Head & Oil Pan, Hone Cylinder Walls & Plastigauge Bearings.
NOTE
To R&R Connecting Rod Bearings, Add
Each0.10.0A
To R&R Piston, Pin or Connecting Rod, Add
One0.20.0A
Each Additional0.10.0A
All0.70.0A
To R&R Timing Chain, Add3.30.0A
To Grind Valves, Add5.30.0A
To R&R Spark Plugs, Add0.40.0A
NOTE
To R&R Connecting Rod Bearings, Add
Each0.10.0A
To R&R Piston, Pin or Connecting Rod, Add
One0.20.0A
Each Additional0.10.0A
All0.70.0A
To R&R Timing Chain, Add3.30.0A
To Grind Valves, Add5.30.0A
To R&R Spark Plugs, Add0.40.0A