2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE ECU

Engine Structure (03.01)
Issue 4, November 2008Workshop Manual 3-1-21
9. Remove RH/LH exhaust camshaft (see Figure 2).
Figure 2
10. Remove bolts (x2) securing front end of RH/LH cylinder
head to cylinder block.
11. Remove bolts (x10), evenly and in stages securing RH/ LH cylinder head to cylinder block (see Figure 3).
Figure 3
12. With assistance, remove RH /LH cylinder head assembly.
13. Remove and discard cylinder head gasket.
Installation
1. Thoroughly clean RH/LH cylinder head face and retaining bolt pockets.
2. Thoroughly clean RH/LH cylinder block face.
3. Thoroughly clean and dry RH cylinder head retaining
bolts.
4. Install new RH/LH cylinder gasket, locate on dowels.
5. With assistance, install RH/LH cylinder head, locate on dowels.
6. Install and torque tighten cylinder head bolts (x12) in the correct sequence.
7. Lubricate RH exhaust camsha ft journals, camshaft lobes,
bearing surfaces on cylinder head and bearing caps with
clean engine oil.
8. Install RH exhaust camshaft, install bearing caps (x5) in their original positions.
9. Install bolts (x10) and torque tighten in the sequence specified.
10. Install sprocket retaining Torx bolt in camshaft. 11. Rotate camshaft accordingly and check each valve
clearance using feeler gauges.
12. Remove sprocket retaining Torx bolt.
13. Install RH intake camsha ft (see Workshop Manual
procedure (03.09.BT/03.09.BV) Camshaft - Intake - RH/
LH - Renew With Engine Removed).
14. Install timing chain tensioni ng tool (303-532) into RH/
LH exhaust camshaft sprocket.
15. Apply a force to the tool (3 03-532) in an anti-clockwise
direction and torque tighten RH/LH sprocket Torx bolts.
Remove special tool.
16. Connect multiplug to camshaft timing sensor.
17. Connect multiplugs (x2) to knock sensors.
18. Clean RH/LH exhaust manifold.
19. Install new RH/LH exhaust manifold gasket, install exhaust manifold.
20. Install and torque tighten RH/LH exhaust manifold nuts (x8).
21. Install SAI pump and bracket assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.08. EB Pump and Bracket
Assembly - Secondary Air Injection - Renew).
Cylinder Head Gasket (Engine Set) -
Renew (with Engine Removed)
Removal
1. Remove SAI pump and bracke t assembly (see Workshop
Manual procedure 03.08.EB Pump and Bracket
Assembly - Secondary Air Injection - Renew).
2. Disconnect multiplugs (x4) from LH and RH knock sensors.
3. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) from LH and RH camshaft
timing sensors.
4. Remove nuts (x8) securing LH exhaust manifold to cylinder head.
5. Remove LH exhaust manifold, remove and discard gasket.
6. Remove LH intake camshaft (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.09.BV Camshaft - Intake - LH - Renew
With Engine Removed).
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Engine Structure (03.01)
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7. Remove LH exhaust camshaft bearing cap retaining
bolts (x10) evenly and in stages (see Figure).
Figure 1
8. Note their orientation and markings and remove the LH exhaust camshaft bearing caps.
9. Remove LH exhaust ca mshaft (see Figure 2).
Figure 2
10. Remove bolts (x2) securing front end of LH cylinder
head to cylinder block.
11. Remove bolts (x10), evenly and in stages securing LH cylinder head to cylinder block (see Figure 3).
Figure 3
12. With assistance, remove LH cylinder head assembly.
13. Remove and discard cylinder head gasket.
14. Remove nuts (x8) securing RH exhaust manifold to cylinder head.
15. Remove LH exhaust manifold, remove and discard gasket.
16. Remove Torx bolts (x2), spacer on exhaust Torx bolt, securing RH intake and exhaust camshaft sprockets to
camshafts (see Figure 4).
Figure 4
17. Remove bolts (x2) securing RH secondary timing chain
tensioner to cylinder head (see Figure 5).
Figure 5
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Engine Structure (03.01)
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18. Remove RH camshaft sprockets complete with timing
chain and tensioner from camshafts (see Figure 6).
Figure 6
19.Remove bolts (x3) securing tool (303-1215) to cylinder head, remove special tool (see Figure 7).
Figure 7
20. Remove RH intake camshaft bearing cap retaining bolts (x10) evenly and in stages (see Figure 8).
Figure 8
21. Note their orientation and markings and remove the RH intake camshaft bearing caps.
22. Remove RH intake camshaft (see Figure 9).
Figure 9
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23. Remove RH exhaust camshaft bearing cap retaining
bolts (x10) evenly and in stages (see Figure 10).
Figure 10
24. Note their orientation and markings and remove the RH exhaust camshaft bearing caps.
25. Remove RH exhaust camshaft (see Figure 11).
Figure 11
26. Remove bolts (x2) securing front end of RH cylinder head to cylinder block.
27. Remove bolts (x10), evenly and in stages securing RH cylinder head to cylinder block (see Figure 12).
Figure 12
28. With assistance, remove RH cylinder head assembly.
29. Remove and discard cylinder head gasket.
Installation
1. Thoroughly clean LH and RH cylinder head faces and retaining bolt pockets.
2. Thoroughly clean LH and RH cylinder block faces.
3. Thoroughly clean and dry LH and RH cylinder head retaining bolts.
4. Install new RH cylinder gasket, locate on dowels.
5. With assistance, install RH cylinder head, locate on dowels.
6. Install and torque tighten cylinder head bolts (x12) in the correct sequence.
7. Lubricate camshaft journals , camshaft lobes, bearing
surfaces on cylinder head and bearing caps with clean
engine oil.
8. Install RH exhaust camshaft, install bearing caps (x5) in their original positions.
9. Install bolts (x10) and torque tighten in the sequence specified.
10. Install sprocket retaining Torx bolt in camshaft.
11. Rotate camshaft accordingly and check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
12. Repeat procedure and install RH intake camshaft.
13. Remove sprocket retaining Torx bolt.
14. Rotate RH intake and exhaust camshafts until timing flats on each camshaft face uppermost.
15. Install tool (303-530) to RH cylinder head to secure camshafts, install and tighten bolts (x3).
16. Install new LH cylinder gasket, locate on dowels.
17. With assistance, install LH cylinder head, locate on dowels.
18. Install and torque tighten cylinder head bolts (x12) in the correct sequence.
19. Lubricate LH exhaust camshaf t journals, camshaft lobes,
bearing surfaces on cylinder head and bearing caps with
clean engine oil.
20. Install LH exhaust camshaft, install bearing caps (x5) in their original positions.
21. Install bolts (x10) and torque tighten in the sequence specified.
22. Install sprocket retaining Torx bolt in LH exhaust camshaft.
23. Rotate LH exhaust camshaft accordingly and check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
24. Remove sprocket retaining Torx bolt.
25. Install LH intake camshaft (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.09.BV Camshaft - Intake - LH - Renew
With Engine Removed).
26. Install timing chain tensio ning tool (303-532) into RH
exhaust camshaft sprocket.
27. Apply a force to the tool (303-532) in an anti-clockwise direction and torque tighten RH sprocket Torx bolts.
Remove special tool.
28. Connect multiplugs to LH and RH camshaft timing sensors.
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Lubrication System (03.02)
Engine (03.00)3-2-8 Workshop Manual Issue 5, Janauary 2010
13. Remove bolts (x16) that attach the sump to engine bedplate (refer to Figure 9).
14. Release and remove sump.
Installation
1. Clean old sealant from sump flange and engine bedplate.
2. Ensure that sump flange and mating face on engine bedplate are clean and dry.
3. Apply a continuous 3mm diameter bead of RTV sealant to sump flange as recommended.
4. Ensure that there are no gaps in sealant track.
5. Install sump, install bolts (x16). Do not torque tighten at this stage.
6. Install bolts (x4), sump to torque tube, lightly tighten bolts and then loosen bolts.
7. Torque tighten sump bolts (x16) in the recommended sequence.
8. Torque tighten sump to torque tube bolts (x4).
9. Install A/C compressor mounting bracket, install and torque tighten Torx bolts (x4).
10. Lubricate and install new O-ring seals to oil pipes.
11. Install oil pipes in sump, install and torque tighten bolts (x2)
12. Install compressor, install and torque tighten bolts (x4). 13. Connect multiplug to A/C compressor.
14. Install LH and RH HEGO
sensor multiplug brackets to
sump. Install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
15. Secure harness clips (x6) in sump.
16. Connect multiplug to crankshaft timing sensor.
17. Connect multiplug to engine electric coolant temperature sensor.
18. Connect multiplug to oil pressure sensor.
19. Install oil pump(s) drive chain (refer to Workshop
Manual procedure 03.02.AJ Chain - Oil Pump - Renew).
Oil Cooler - Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
3. Remove pipes from oil cooler (position container to catch oil) (refer to Figure).
Figure 1
4. Remove oil cooler from body (bolts x4).
5. Remove duct from oil cooler (bolts x4).
Installation
1. Install duct from to cooler (bolts x4) (torque).
2. Install oil cooler to body (bolts x4) (torque).
3. Install pipes to oil cooler (torque).
4. Install undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
5. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Figure 9
WAR NI NG
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN. USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
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ItemCode
Oil Cooler - Renew 03.02.BX
WAR NI NG
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN. USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
Caution
Make sure that all open ends of oil cooler pipes and oil cooler connections are plugged to prevent dirt or
foreign material entering the lubrication system.

Lubrication System (03.02)
Engine (03.00)
Issue 5, Janauary 2010 Workshop Manual 3-2-19
11. Remove Torx bolts (x4) that attach the A/C compressor mounting bracket to engine bedplate and sump.
Remove bracket (refer to Figure 7).
12. Remove bolts (x16) that attach the sump to engine bedplate (refer to Figure 8).
13. Release and remove sump.
Installation
1. Clean old sealant from sump flange and engine bedplate.
2. Ensure that sump flange and mating face on engine bedplate are clean and dry.
3. Apply a continuous 3mm diameter bead of RTV sealant to sump flange as recommended.
4. Ensure that there are no gaps in sealant track. 5. Install sump, install and torque tighten bolts (x16) in the
correct sequence.
6. Install A/C compressor mounting bracket, install and torque tighten Torx bolts (x4).
7. Lubricate and install new O-ring seals to oil pipes.
8. Install oil pipes in sump, install and torque tighten bolts (x2)
9. Install compressor, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
10. Connect multiplug to A/C compressor.
11. Install LH and RH HEGO se nsor multiplug brackets to
sump. Install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
12. Secure harness clips (x6) in sump.
13. Connect multiplug to crankshaft timing sensor.
14. Connect multiplug to engine electric coolant temperature sensor.
15. Connect multiplug to oil pressure sensor.
16. Install oil pump(s) drive chain (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.02.BJ Chain - Oil Pump - Renew
With Engine Removed).
Figure 7
Figure 8
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Cooling System (03.03)
Engine (03.00)
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5. Raise expansion tank sufficient to disconnect multiplug, release clip, disconnect hose.
6. Remove expansion tank.
Install
1. Position expansion tank, connect multiplug , install hose and secure with clip.
2. Install nut and bolt, tighten to correct torque.
3. Install hoses (x3) on expansion tank, secure with clips (x3).
4. Install LH cross brace, inst all bolts (x4) (torque with
vehicle on level ground).
5. Refill expansion tank to correct level with correct
coolant fluid mixture.
6. Clean up any spilled coolant fluid.
Coolant Recovery Tank Assembly -
Remove and Install
Remove
1. Raise the vehicle and make it safe.
2. On Roadster vehicles, re move the centre undertray.
3. Remove the left side front wheel.
4. Remove the five or six M6 Torx-head screws that attach the rear of the wheelarch liner.
5. Remove the self-tapping screw that attaches the rear of the wheelarch liner into the wheelarch.
6. Turn the steering fully to the left.
7. Move the rear of the wheela rch liner away to get access
to the recovery tank. 8. Release the clip that attaches each of the two hoses (2)
to the recovery tank and release the hoses (refer to
Figure 1).
Figure 1
9. Remove the two M6 screws (3) that attach the recovery tank to the body and remove the recovery tank.
Install
1. Put the recovery tank in position on the body.
2. Install and tighten the two M6 attachment screws (3).
3. Connect the two hoses (2) to the recovery tank.
4. Put the clip back in position on each hose.
5. Put the wheelarch liner back into position.
6. Turn the steering to the centre position.
7. Install the self-tapping screw that attaches the rear of the wheelarch liner into the wheelarch.
8. Install the five or six M6 Torx-head screws that attach the rear of the wheelarch liner.
9. Install the front left roadwheel.
10. On Roadster vehicles, install the centre undertray.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Do a check of the coolant level and fill if necessary.
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Cooling System (03.03)
Engine (03.00)3-3-8 Workshop Manual Issue 5, Janauary 2010
Engine Coolant Reservoir Hose - Renew
Removal
1. Drain cooling system (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
2. Remove screw and nut that attaches the expansion tank to body, move expansion tank aside (to access hose
clip).
3. Release clip and disconnect hose from expansion tank.
4. Remove hose from engine (quickfit).
5. Release hose from body clip, remove hose.
Installation
1. Install hose, secure in body clip.
2. Install hose to expansion tank, secure with clip.
3. Install and secure hose to engine (quick fit).
4. Install and torque tighten screw and nut that attaches the expansion tank to body.
5. Refill cooling system (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
Water Inlet/Outlet Manifold - Renew
Removal
1. Remove reservoir bracket assembly - vacuum system (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.08.AE
Reservoir and Bracket Assembly - Vacuum System -
Renew).
2. Disconnect bottom hose (cli p x1) (refer to Figure 1).
Figure 1
3. Disconnect top hose (clip x1) (refer to Figure 2).
Figure 2
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Water Inlet/Outlet Manifold - Renew LHD03.03.MH
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