Former ASE master retired since 2003. Haven't wrenched on a major project like this in years. Would like to help out a good friend who has 1989 Chevy S10 4x4 4.3-liter v6. The vehicles body frame and drive train are in good shape, but the engine is blown. Found a Mitchell rebuilt long block that has been sitting in the machine shop of a local auto parts store for several years w/matching vin and was able to purchase it for a song... I need to get some type of idea on the flat rate for R&Ring the engine and long block before I get in over my head. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Welcome to Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair! While your question is absolutely on topic for the site, I've not seen many of them like this answered in quite some time. Hopefully someone might have the information, but I wouldn't hold my breath.– Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2 ♦Apr 27, 2022 at 10:38
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Thank you, was hoping someone might be able to at least ballpark it– Robert WalduskyApr 27, 2022 at 11:39
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I feel your pain ... just started a new project with my son to do an S10 LS engine swap ... I say "with", but I'll end up doing 85% of the work, lol.– Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2 ♦Apr 27, 2022 at 11:46
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R&R flat rate time is 13.1 hours. With AC add .4 hours. With power steering add .5 hours. With automatic transmission add .2 hours. Source is Repair-Source.
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Nicely done! If you have access, there are several more older questions of this sort hanging out there. Appreciate you adding in the detail! +1– Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2 ♦Apr 27, 2022 at 13:23
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Thank you @Paulster2. I will take a look. Do you have a recommendation for the search criteria?– MJHApr 27, 2022 at 15:57
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Under the "Tags" tab (left hand nav), select "book-hours" and go from there. Or just follow the book-hours link.– Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2 ♦Apr 27, 2022 at 16:12
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