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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1986AEROSTAR V6-183 3.0LPARTS AND LABORENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINELABOR TIMES
1986 Ford Aerostar V6-183 3.0L
Engine: Labor Times
1986 Ford Aerostar V6-183 3.0LSECTION Labor Times
| Standard Hours | Manufacturer Warranty Hours | Skill Level | Notes | |
| Diagnose/Test | ||||
| Engine Oil Leaks | 1.0 | 0.7 | ||
| Replace | ||||
| Complete Assembly Without Transfer Of Parts | 7.7 | 0.0 | B | Does Not Include: Transfer Of Any Part Of Engine Or Replacement Of Optional Equipment. |
| Note | ||||
| With AC, Add | 0.8 | 0.5 | ||
| Complete Assembly With Transfer Of Parts | 11.7 | 0.0 | B | Includes: Transfer All Fuel And Electrical Units. Does Not Include: Transfer Of Optional Equipment. |
| Note | ||||
| With AC, Add | 0.8 | 0.0 | ||
| Long Block | 16.2 | 0.0 | A | Includes: R&R Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block. |
| Note | ||||
| With AC, Add | 0.8 | 0.5 | B | |
| Short Block | 20.9 | 0.0 | A | Includes: R&R Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components. |
| Note | ||||
| With AC, Add | 0.8 | 0.5 | A | |
| To Grind Valves, Add | 4.3 | 3.1 | A | |
| Overhaul/Rebuild | 28.4 | 0.0 | A | Includes: Disassemble And Clean Engine. Ridge Ream & Hone Cylinders, Fit Pistons, Rings, Pins, Main & Rod Bearings, Grind Valves And 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.