1981 Jaguar XJ12 labor times
5.3L V12
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- Brake Pads - Rear1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Brake Rotors - Rear Pair1.8 hr1.5 to 2.2
- Oil Change0.6 hr0.5 to 0.8
- Alternator2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Starter2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Water Pump4.5 hr3.8 to 5.5
- Thermostat2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Timing Chain18.5 hr16.0 to 22.0
Maintenance
- 100K Service8.5 hr7.0 to 10.5
- 30K Service4.5 hr3.8 to 5.5
- 60K Service6.5 hr5.5 to 8.0
- 90K Service8.5 hr7.0 to 10.5
- AC System Diagnosis1.5 hr1.0 to 2.5
- Air Filter0.3 hr0.2 to 0.4
- Charging System Test0.8 hr0.6 to 1.2
- Cooling System Pressure Test0.5 hr0.4 to 0.7
- Diagnostic Scan1.0 hr0.8 to 1.5
- Electrical Diagnosis1.5 hr1.0 to 3.0
- Noise Diagnosis1.5 hr1.0 to 3.0
- State Inspection0.5 hr0.3 to 0.8
- Tire Mount and Balance1.0 hr0.8 to 1.2
- Tire Rotation0.5 hr0.4 to 0.6
- Wheel Alignment1.0 hr0.8 to 1.5
- Wiper Blade Replacement0.2 hr0.1 to 0.3
Brakes
- Brake Bleed - All Four1.0 hr0.8 to 1.3
- Brake Booster2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Brake Booster Check Valve0.5 hr0.3 to 0.8
- Brake Caliper - Front1.8 hr1.5 to 2.2
- Brake Caliper - Rear1.8 hr1.5 to 2.2
- Brake Caliper Bracket1.8 hr1.5 to 2.2
- Brake Caliper Slide Pins1.2 hr0.8 to 1.8
- Brake Fluid Flush1.0 hr0.8 to 1.3
- Brake Hose - Front1.2 hr1.0 to 1.5
- Brake Hose - Rear1.2 hr0.9 to 1.5
- Brake Light Switch0.5 hr0.3 to 0.8
- Brake Line - Single1.5 hr1.0 to 2.5
- Brake Master Cylinder2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Brake Pads - Front1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Brake Pads - Rear1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Brake Pads and Rotors - Front2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Brake Pads and Rotors - Rear2.5 hr2.0 to 3.2
- Brake Proportioning Valve1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Brake Rotor - Front Single1.2 hr1.0 to 1.5
- Brake Rotor - Rear Single1.2 hr1.0 to 1.5
- Brake Rotors - Front Pair1.8 hr1.5 to 2.2
- Brake Rotors - Rear Pair1.8 hr1.5 to 2.2
Engine
- Head Gasket - Single28.0 hr24.0 to 32.0
- Intake Manifold Gasket8.5 hr7.0 to 10.5
- Oil Change0.6 hr0.5 to 0.8
- PCV Valve1.2 hr0.8 to 1.8
- Timing Chain18.5 hr16.0 to 22.0
- Valve Cover Gasket - Single4.5 hr3.8 to 5.5
Cooling
- Coolant Bypass Pipe3.5 hr2.8 to 4.5
- Coolant Flush1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Coolant Temperature Sensor0.8 hr0.5 to 1.2
- Cooling Fan Motor1.2 hr0.9 to 1.8
- Heater Control Valve1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Heater Core10.5 hr9.0 to 12.5
- Heater Hoses2.5 hr1.8 to 3.5
- Radiator4.5 hr3.8 to 5.5
- Radiator Cap0.2 hr0.1 to 0.3
- Radiator Hose - Lower1.2 hr0.9 to 1.8
- Radiator Hose - Upper0.8 hr0.6 to 1.2
- Radiator Removal and Service4.5 hr3.8 to 5.5
- Thermostat2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Thermostat Housing3.5 hr2.8 to 4.5
- Water Pump4.5 hr3.8 to 5.5
Ignition
- Spark Plugs3.5 hr3.0 to 4.5
Fuel system
- Fuel Filter0.8 hr0.6 to 1.2
Electrical
- Alternator2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Amplifier1.5 hr1.0 to 2.5
- Battery0.5 hr0.3 to 0.8
- Battery Cable - Negative0.8 hr0.5 to 1.2
- Battery Cables - Both1.2 hr0.9 to 1.8
- Blower Motor1.8 hr1.2 to 2.5
- Blower Motor Resistor1.2 hr0.8 to 1.5
- Combination Switch1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Fog Light Assembly1.5 hr1.0 to 2.0
- Fog Light Bulb0.5 hr0.3 to 0.8
- Fuse Box - Engine Bay2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Headlight Assembly1.2 hr0.8 to 1.8
- Headlight Bulb - Single0.5 hr0.3 to 0.7
- Headlight Bulbs - Pair0.8 hr0.6 to 1.2
- Horn0.8 hr0.5 to 1.2
- Main Relay1.2 hr0.8 to 1.8
- Power Antenna Motor1.2 hr0.8 to 1.8
- Power Seat Motor2.5 hr1.8 to 3.5
- Power Window Motor - Front2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Power Window Regulator - Front2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Radio/Head Unit1.5 hr1.0 to 2.5
- Relay - Generic0.5 hr0.3 to 1.5
- Side Mirror Assembly1.2 hr0.8 to 1.8
- Speaker - Dash1.5 hr1.0 to 2.2
- Starter2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Subwoofer1.5 hr1.0 to 2.5
- Sunroof Motor2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Tail Light Bulb0.3 hr0.2 to 0.5
- Washer Reservoir1.2 hr0.8 to 1.8
- Window Motor and Regulator - Front2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Window Motor and Regulator - Rear2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Wiper Linkage2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Wiper Motor - Front1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Wiper Switch1.2 hr0.8 to 1.8
Suspension
- Ball Joints - Upper and Lower4.5 hr3.8 to 5.5
- Coil Springs - Front Pair3.5 hr3.0 to 4.5
- Coil Springs - Rear Pair2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Control Arm Bushing - Front Lower2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Control Arm Bushing - Front Upper2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Front Suspension Rebuild12.5 hr10.0 to 15.0
- Knuckle/Spindle - Front3.5 hr3.0 to 4.5
- Knuckle/Spindle - Rear3.5 hr2.8 to 4.5
- Rear Suspension Service4.5 hr3.5 to 6.0
- Shock Absorber - Front (one side)0.9 hr0.8 to 1.1
- Shock Absorber - Rear (one side)1.3 hr1.1 to 1.6
- Strut Assembly - Front3.5 hr3.0 to 4.5
- Sway Bar - Front1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Sway Bar Bushing - Rear1.2 hr0.9 to 1.5
- Sway Bar Link - Front1.0 hr0.8 to 1.5
- Sway Bar Links - Front Pair1.2 hr1.0 to 1.5
- Trailing Arm Bushing2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Upper Control Arm - Front2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Upper Control Arm - Rear2.0 hr1.5 to 2.5
Steering
- Power Steering Pump2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Steering Column4.5 hr3.8 to 5.5
- Steering Shaft - Intermediate2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Steering Wheel1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Tie Rod Assembly1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Tie Rod End - Inner1.8 hr1.5 to 2.2
- Tie Rod End - Outer1.2 hr0.9 to 1.5
Drivetrain
- Axle Shaft - Rear2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Differential Fluid Change - Rear0.8 hr0.6 to 1.2
- Differential Pinion Seal2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Wheel Bearing - Press-In Front2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Wheel Bearing - Press-In Rear2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Wheel Bearing Hub - Front2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Wheel Bearing Hub - Rear2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Wheel Stud - Front0.6 hr0.5 to 0.8
- Wheel Stud - Rear0.8 hr0.7 to 1.0
Transmission
- Transmission Flush1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
Heating and A/C
- AC Accumulator2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- AC Compressor3.5 hr2.8 to 4.5
- AC Compressor Oil Add1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- AC Condenser4.5 hr3.8 to 5.5
- AC Evaporator12.5 hr10.0 to 15.0
- AC Expansion Valve (TXV)3.5 hr2.8 to 4.5
- AC Hose Assembly2.5 hr1.8 to 3.5
- AC Low Pressure Switch0.8 hr0.6 to 1.2
- AC Recharge1.0 hr0.8 to 1.3
- HVAC Control Panel1.8 hr1.3 to 2.5
Body
- Bumper Reinforcement - Front3.5 hr2.8 to 4.5
- Door Check/Stop0.8 hr0.5 to 1.2
- Door Glass2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Door Shell4.5 hr3.8 to 5.5
- Fender Liner0.8 hr0.6 to 1.2
- Hood0.8 hr0.6 to 1.2
- Hood Hinge1.2 hr0.8 to 1.8
- Hood Strut0.5 hr0.3 to 0.7
- Rear Window2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Side Mirror Glass0.5 hr0.3 to 0.8
- Trunk Hinge1.5 hr1.0 to 2.5
- Trunk Latch1.2 hr0.8 to 1.8
- Trunk Lid2.5 hr2.0 to 3.5
- Trunk Strut0.5 hr0.3 to 0.7
- Vent Glass1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Windshield Molding1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
Interior
- Armrest1.5 hr1.0 to 2.5
- Dashboard18.5 hr16.0 to 22.0
- Floor Mat Hooks0.3 hr0.2 to 0.5
- Glove Box Latch0.5 hr0.3 to 0.8
- Pedal Pads0.5 hr0.3 to 0.8
- Seat - Front1.5 hr1.2 to 2.0
- Seat - Rear1.5 hr1.0 to 2.5
- Seat Belt1.2 hr0.8 to 1.8
- Seat Cover2.5 hr1.8 to 3.5
- Seat Foam2.5 hr1.8 to 3.5
- Seat Track1.5 hr1.0 to 2.5
- Shifter Knob0.3 hr0.2 to 0.5
- Steering Wheel Cover0.3 hr0.2 to 0.5
- Sun Visor0.5 hr0.3 to 0.7
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