2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE oil

Engine Sealing (03.10)
Engine (03.00)3-10-14 Workshop Manual Issue 5, Janauary 2010
John Guest Cartridge in the Engine
Timing Cover - Repair
Removal
1. Open the bonnet.
2. Raise the vehicle and make it safe.
3. On Roadster models, remove the front undertray (Refer
to ’Centre Undertray - Remove and Install (Roadster
Only)’, page 1-2-1).
4. Put an approved container under the front cover to collect oil.
5. Disconnect the oil drain pipe from the John Guest
cartridge.
6. Let the oil drain.
7. Use a trim tool as a lever to remove the plastic collet from the cartridge.
8. Remove and discard the O-ring from the cartridge.
9. Clean all unwanted oil from the cartridge.
Install
1. Apply a layer of oil to the new O-ring .
2. Carefully install the new O- ring in the cartridge. Make
sure that the O-ring is in the correct position against the
shoulder of the cartridge.
3. Install the new plastic collet into the cartridge.
4. Connect the oil pipe into the cartridge.
5. Clean all unwanted oil from the area around the cartridge.
6. Remove the container of drained oil.
7. On Roadster models, install the front undertray (Refer to ’Centre Undertray - Remove and Install (Roadster
Only)’, page 1-2-1).
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove the cap from the oil tank.
10. Add oil to the oil tank to the correct level.
11. Install the cap on the oil tank.
12. Start and operate the engine for approximately five minutes.
13. Stop the engine.
14. Wait five minutes for the oil to drain back to the sump.
15. Do a check of the oil le vel. Add oil if necessary. 16. Install the oil tank cap.
17. Close the bonnet.
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Maintenance
Connecting Rod Bearing-Renew (Engine
Set)
Removal
1. Remove engine oil sump (see Workshop Manual
procedure 03.02.BN Pan - Oil Sump - Remove and Re-
seal).
2. Remove spark plugs (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.07.DB Spark Plugs - Engine Set - Renew).
3. Remove bolts (x8) securing windage tray to engine bedplate, remove windage tray.
4. Mark bearing caps and connecting rods for correct installation.
5. Rotate crankshaft clockwise to access number 1 cylinder connecting rod bolts.
6. Remove bolts securing bearing cap to connecting rod, remove bearing cap (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
7. Install special tools (303-535) to the connecting rod to prevent damage to crankshaft journal.
8. Move connecting rod upwards, remove bearing shell.
9. Record colour code on bearing shell edge. 10. Remove and discard bearing shell from cap.
11. Record colour code on bearing shell edge, discard
bearing shell.
12. Wipe crankshaft journal, connecting rod and bearing cap using a lint free cloth.
13. Inspect crankshaft journal for damage.
14. Check crankshaft journal for ovality using a micrometer and record journal diameters.
Installation
1. Select the correct colour coded bearing shells for each connecting rod crankshaft journal.
2. Install new selective bearing shell in connecting rod.
3. Lubricate crankshaft journal with clean engine oil.
4. Install connecting rod on crankshaft journal.
5. Remove special tools (303-535) from connecting rod.
6. Install new selective bearing shell in bearing cap.
7. Install bearing cap and new bolts (x2), torque tighten bearing cap bolts.
8. Repeat procedure for remaining connecting rod bearings.
9. Install windage tray to engine bedplate, install and torque tighten bolts (x8).
10. Install spark plugs (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.07.DB Spark Plugs - Engine Set - Renew).
11. Install engine oil sump (see Workshop Manual
procedure 03.02.BN Pan - Oil Sump - Remove and re-
seal).
Crankshaft Main Bearing-Renew (Engine
Set)
Removal
1. Remove bolts (x2), inspection cover to lower crankcase, remove cover.
2. Install tool (303-1185) to restrain flywheel, install and tighten bolts (x2).
3. Remove bolts (x6), clutch cover to flywheel.
4. Release clutch cover from dowels (x3), remove clutch cover, collect drive plate.
5. Remove and discard bolts (x8), flywheel to crankshaft flange.
6. Remove bolts (x2), collect tool (303-1185).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
WA R N I N G
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN. USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
Caution
Pistons, connecting rods an d connecting rod bearings
should be numbered to make sure they are reassembled
in the same position.
Caution
Connecting rod bolts are tor qu
e tightened to yield and
mu st be replaced.
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Note: Connecting rod bearings ar e a selective fit by colour
code on edge of bearing shell.
Caution
When assembling connecting rods and connecting rod
bearing caps it is imperative that bearing slots and tangs
be located on the same side of the connecting rods.
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7. Release flywheel from dowel, remove flywheel.
8 . R e m o v e e n g i n e s u m p ( s e e Wo r k s h o p M a n u a l p ro c e d u r e
03.02.CN Pan - Oil Sump - Remove and re-seal With
Engine Removed).
9. Remove bolts (x8) securing windage tray to engine bedplate, remove windage tray.
10. Mark bearing caps and connecting rods for correct installation (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
11. Rotate crankshaft clockwise to access number 1 cylinder
connecting rod bolts.
12. Remove and discard bolts (x16) securing bearing caps to connecting rods, remove bearing caps (see Figure 2).
Figure 2
13. Install special tools (303-535) to the connecting rod to prevent damage to crankshaft journal.
14. Carefully push each connecting rod/piston assembly up each cylinder bore.
15. Secure Dial Test Indicator (DTI) on engine bedplate.
16. Push crankshaft fully rearwards. 17. Position DTI probe on cran
kshaft web and zero gauge.
18. Push crankshaft fully forw ards and record reading on
dial gauge.
19. Remove DTI gauge.
20. Noting their fitted positions, remove bolts (x34) securing engine bedplate to cylinder block (see Figure 3).
Figure 3
21. Carefully release and remove engine bedplate from cylinder block (see Figure 4).
Figure 4
22. Carefully remove crankshaft from cylinder block.
23. Remove rear oil seal from crankshaft.
WAR NI NG
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN.
USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
Caution
Connecting rod bolts are tor que tightened to yield and
must be replaced.
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24. Note fitted position and remove crankshaft thrust
washers (x2) from cylinder block (see Figure 5).
Figure 5
25. Remove main bearing shells (grooved) from cylinder block (see Figure 6).
Figure 6
26. Remove main bearing shells (plain) from engine bedplate (see Figure 7).
Figure 7
Installation
1. Clean crankshaft main bearing and connecting rod journals.
2. Clean bearing recess in cylinder block.
3. Clean old sealant from engine bedplate and bearing recesses.
4. Select the correct colour coded bearing shells for each main bearing journal.
5. Install selected main bearing shells in cylinder block and
engine bedplate.
6. Install thrust washers in cylinder block.
7. Lubricate crankshaft journals with clean engine oil.
8. Position connecting rods and carefully lower crankshaft into cylinder block.
9. Carefully pull each connecting rod into place on crankshaft journals.
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Note: Main bearing sh ells are selective by colour code with
plain bearings in be dplate and grooved bearings in cylinder
block
Caution
Use only a plastic scraper when removing old sealant
and gaskets from engine components.
Caution
Avoid damage to any crankshaft bearing surfaces.
Caution
When assembling connecting rods and connecting rod
bearing caps it is imperative that bearing slots and tangs
be located on the same side of the connecting rods.
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10. Install crankshaft retaining caps (303-534), install and
lightly tighten bolts (x10) (see Figure 8).
Figure 8
11. Install connecting rod bearing caps (x8), install and torque tighten retaining bolts.
12. Remove bolts securing crankshaft retaining caps (303- 534), remove retaining caps (see Figure 9).
Figure 9
13. Apply a 2mm diameter continuous bead of sealant to cylinder block flange ensuring that there are no gaps in
the sealant.
14. Install engine bedplate to cylinder block, install and torque tighten bolts (x34) in the correct sequence.
15. Remove excess sealant from crankshaft rear oil seal
aperture and front face of cylinder block.
16. Clean windage tray.
17. Install windage tray, install and torque tighten bolts (x8). 18. Ensure that oil seal protector is positioned correctly and
install oil seal onto crankshaft flange.
19. Install tool (303-1189) to crankshaft, position nuts on tool against oil seal.
20. Ensure that oil seal and special are parallel to rear of engine.
21. To install oil seal, tighten nuts alternately on tool (303- 1189) until oil seal correctly seated.
22. Remove special tool from crankshaft.
23. Check that the oil se al is located correctly.
24. Clean flywheel and mating face on crankshaft.
25. Install flywheel, align to dowel on crankshaft flange.
26. Install new bolts (x8), install tool (303-1185) to restrain flywheel. Torque tighten bolts (x8) in the correct
sequence.
27. Clean clutch cover and drive plate.
28. Install clutch assembly on flywheel, align to dowels (x3).
29. Install bolts (x6), install clutch alignment tool, evenly torque tighten bolts (x6) in a diagonal sequence.
Remove clutch alignment tool.
30. Remove bolts (x2), collect tool (303-1185).
31. Install inspection cover, install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
32. Install engine sump (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.02.CN Pan - Oil Sump - Remove and Reseal With
Engine Removed).
Crankshaft Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Remove bolts (x2), inspection cover to lower crankcase, remove cover.
2. Install tool (303-1185) to restrain flywheel, install and tighten bolts (x2).
3. Remove bolts (x6), clutch cover to flywheel.
4. Release clutch cover from dowels (x3), remove clutch cover, collect drive plate.
5. Remove and discard bolts (x8), flywheel to crankshaft flange.
6. Remove bolts (x2), collect tool (303-1185).
7. Release flywheel from dowel, remove flywheel.
8 . R e m o v e e n g i n e s u mp ( s e e Wo r k s h o p M a n u a l p ro c e d u re 03.02.CN Pan - Oil Sump - Remove and Reseal With
Engine Removed).
Caution
Do not lubricate engine bedplate retaining bolts.
Caution
Tighten engine bedplate retaining bolts in the sequence shown.
Caution
Do not rotate crankshaft until all engine bedplate
retaining bolts are tightened to specification.
Caution
Engine bedplate retaining bolts must be tightened
within twenty minutes of applying sealant.
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Caution
Do not use any lubricant on cr ankshaft oil seals or seal
protectors. Make sure all co mponents are clean and dry.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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WAR NI NG
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN.
USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.

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9. Remove bolts (x8) securing windage tray to engine
bedplate, remove windage tray.
10. Mark bearing caps and connecting rods for correct installation (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
11. Rotate crankshaft clockwis e to access number 1 cylinder
connecting rod bolts.
Remove bolts (x16) securing bearing caps to connecting rods, remove bearing caps (see Figure 2).
Figure 2
12. Install special tools (303-535) to the connecting rod to
prevent damage to crankshaft journal.
13. Carefully push each connecting rod/piston assembly up each cylinder bore.
14. Secure Dial Test Indicator (DTI) on engine bedplate.
15. Push crankshaft fully rearwards.
16. Position DTI probe on crankshaft web and zero gauge.
17. Push crankshaft fully forw ards and record reading on
dial gauge. 18. Remove DTI gauge.
19. Noting their fitted positions, remove bolts (x34) securing
engine bedplate to cylinder block (see Figure 3).
Figure 3
20. Carefully release and remove engine bedplate from cylinder block.
21. Carefully remove crankshaft from cylinder block.
22. Remove rear oil seal from crankshaft.
23. Note fitted position and remove crankshaft thrust washers (x2) from cylinder block (see Figure 4).
Figure 4
Caution
Pistons, connecting rods an d connecting rod bearings
should be numbered to make sure they are reassembled
in the same position.
Caution
Connecting rod bolts are tor q
u
e tightened to yield and
mu st be replaced.
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24. Remove main bearing shells (grooved) from cylinder
block (see Figure 5).
Figure 5
25. Remove main bearing shells (plain) from engine bedplate (see Figure 6).
Figure 6
Installation
1. Clean crankshaft main bearing and connecting rod journals.
2. Clean bearing recess in cylinder block.
3. Clean old sealant from engine bedplate and bearing recesses.
4. Clean bearing shell locations in connecting rods and caps.
5. Select the correct colour coded bearing shells for each connecting rod crankshaft journal.
6. Select the correct colour coded bearing shells for each main bearing journal. 7. Install selected main bearing
shells in cylinder block and
engine bedplate.
8. Install thrust washers in cylinder block.
9. Install selected bearing shells in connecting rods and bearing caps.
10. Lubricate crankshaft journa ls with clean engine oil.
11. Position connecting rods and carefully lower crankshaft into cylinder block.
12. Install crankshaft retaining caps (303-534), install and lightly tighten bolts (x10).
13. Carefully pull each connecting rod into place on crankshaft journals.
14. Install connecting rod bearing caps (x8), install and torque tighten retaining bolts.
15. Remove bolts securing cran kshaft retaining caps (303-
534), remove retaining caps.
16. Apply a 2mm diameter continuous bead of sealant to cylinder block flange ensuring that there are no gaps in
the sealant.
17. Install engine bedplate to cylinder block, install and torque tighten bolts (x34) in the correct sequence.
18. Remove excess sealant from crankshaft rear oil seal aperture and front face of cylinder block.
19. Clean windage tray.
20. Install windage tray, install and torque tighten bolts (x8).
21. Ensure that oil seal protector is positioned correctly and install oil seal onto crankshaft flange.
22. Install tool (303-1189) to crankshaft, position nuts on tool against oil seal.
23. Ensure that oil seal and special are parallel to rear of engine.
24. To install oil seal, tighten nuts alternately on tool (303- 1189) until oil seal correctly seated.
25. Remove special tool from crankshaft.
26. Check that the oil se al is located correctly.
Note: Main bearing shells are
selective by colour code with
plain bearings in bedplate and grooved bearings in cylinder
block
Caution
Use only a plastic scraper when removing old sealant and gaskets from engine components.
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Caution
When assembling connecting rods and connecting rod
bearing caps it is imperative that bearing slots and tangs
be located on the same side of the connecting rods.
Caution
Do not lubricate engine bedplate retaining bolts.
Caution
Tighten engine bedplate retaining bolts in the sequence shown.
Caution
Do not rotate crankshaft until all engine bedplate
retaining bolts are tightened to specification.
Caution
Engine bedplate retaining bolts must be tightened within twenty minutes of applying sealant.
Caution
Do not use any lubricant on cr ankshaft oil seals or seal
protectors. Make sure all co mponents are clean and dry.

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27. Clean flywheel and mating face on crankshaft.
28. Install flywheel, align to dowel on crankshaft flange.
29. Install new bolts (x8), install tool (303-1185) to restrain
flywheel. Torque tighten bolts (x8) in the correct
sequence.
30. Clean clutch cover and drive plate.
31. Install clutch assembly on fl ywheel, align to dowels (x3).
32. Install bolts (x6), install clutch alignment tool, evenly torque tighten bolts (x6) in a diagonal sequence.
Remove clutch alignment tool.
33. Remove bolts (x2), collect tool (303-1185).
34. Install inspection cover, install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
35. Install engine sump (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.02.CN Pan - Oil Sump - Remove and Reseal With
Engine Removed).
Piston-Renew (Engine Set)
Removal
1. Remove cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.01.HW Gasket -
Cylinder Head - Engine Set - Renew With Engine
Removed).
2. Remove crankshaft timing sprocket from crankshaft.
3. Install guide pin through lower hole on chain tensioner.
4. Remove bolt securing oil pr essure pump chain tensioner
assembly to engine bedplate (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
5. Remove tensioner assembly (see Figure 2). 6. Remove bolts (x3) securing oil pressure pump to sump
(see Figure 3).
Figure 3
7. Release chain from oil pressure pump sprocket, remove oil pump.
8. Remove and discard oil pressure pump gasket.
9. Remove bolts (x3) securing oil scavenge pump to sump
(see Figure 4).
Figure 4
10. Release chain from oil scavenge pump sprocket, remove scavenge pump.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
WA R N I N G
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN.
USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
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