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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1987CUTLASS CIERA BASE, 2.5 RLABOR TIMESENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALPISTON RING SETREMOVE & REPLACE
1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Base, 2.5 R
Piston Ring Set: Remove & Replace
1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Base, 2.5 RSECTION 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 To | Note | Standard Hours | Warranty Hours | Skill Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-Line4, All Cylinders | 11.9 | A | ||
| Additional Procedure: PISTON RING SET: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| In-Line4, Where Air Cond interferes add | 0.5 | A | ||
| In-Line4, Where Pwr Strg Interferes add | 0.7 | 0.7 | A | |
| Where Air Pump interferes add | 0.4 | A | ||
| Where Cruise Control interferes add | 0.2 | A | ||
| Where Elect Eng System interferes add | 0.5 | A | ||
| Combination Procedure: MAIN BEARINGS: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| All | 1.5 | A | ||
| Combination Procedure: PISTON OR ROD PIN: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| Each | 0.3 | A | ||
| Combination Procedure: VALVE LIFTERS: Remove & Replace: | ||||
| In-Line4 | 0.3 | B | ||
| Combination Procedure: VALVE LIFTERS (REMOVED): Clean: | ||||
| Each Additional | 0.1 | B | ||
| One | 0.2 | B | ||
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.