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

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Diagnose/Test
Oil Leak, Diagnosis
525i, 530i1.00.0B
General Troubleshooting And/Or Repair
Thirty Minutes0.50.0A
One Hour1.00.0AAdd Additional Increments As Required.
Two Hours2.00.0AAdd Additional Increments As Required.
Note
Additional Thirty Minutes, Add0.50.0A
Replace
Complete Assembly Without Transfer Of Parts
525i, 530i
Manual Trans12.78.8BDoes Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment.
Auto Trans13.710.1BDoes Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment.
Complete Assembly With Transfer Of Parts
525i, 530i
Manual Trans15.112.3BIncludes: Transfer All Fuel And Electrical Units. Does Not Include: Transfer Of Optional Equipment.
Auto Trans16.113.5BIncludes: Transfer All Fuel And Electrical Units. Does Not Include: Transfer Of Optional Equipment.
Short Block
525i, 530i
Manual Trans22.10.0AIncludes: R&I Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components.
Auto Trans23.10.0AIncludes: R&I Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components.
Long Block
525i, 530i
Manual Trans19.10.0BIncludes: R&I Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block.
Auto Trans20.10.0BIncludes: R&I Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block.
Overhaul/Rebuild
525i, 530i
Manual Trans31.721.9AIncludes: Disassemble & Clean Engine, Ridge Ream & Hone Cylinders, Fit Pistons, Rings, Pins, Main & Rod Bearings, R&I Engine, Grind Valves & Tune-Up.
Auto Trans32.722.9AIncludes: Disassemble & Clean Engine, Ridge Ream & Hone Cylinders, Fit Pistons, Rings, Pins, Main & Rod Bearings, R&I Engine, Grind Valves & Tune-Up.