2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE fill oil

Engine Structure (03.01)
Issue 4, November 2008Workshop Manual 3-1-11
23. Install VVT solenoid multiplug, position coil and CMP
harness (1x edge clip).
24. Install corner cross brace (t orque bolts with vehicle on
level ground).
25. Install coil cover.
Installation LH Side
26. Connect breather hose to manifold (quickfit).
27. Connect IAT multiplug.
28. Install injector harness to cam cover (x2).
29. Connect injector multiplugs (x4).
30. Install pipe support bracket (nuts x2, bolts x2).
31. Install harness support bracket (bolt x1, nut x2) release harness clips (fir tree x3).
32. Connect booster hose to manifold and support clip.
33. Connect heater hose from pipe (quick fit).
34. Install heater hose (x2) and throttle body hose (x2) from support bracket.
35. Connect purge line to mani fold and into support clip.
36. Connect breather hoses (x2) to cam cover.
37. Feed harness into inner wing area.
38. Install fusebox to bracket.
39. Install earth lead to fusebox.
40. Install battery lead to fusebox (1x nut and rubber cover).
41. Install multiplugs to fuse box.
42. Install fusebox bracket fixings.
43. Install ECM (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.13.ND Module - Powe r Train Control - RHD -
Renew)
44. Install coil cover.
45. Refill coolant (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
46. Install cross brace. (torque bolts with vehicle on level
ground).
Intake Manifold Assembly - Remove for
Access and Refit (With Engine Removed
)
Removal
1. Remove RH coil cover.
2. Disconnect breather hose (quick fit).
3. Release alternator and injector harness fir tree clips (x3) from cylinder head.
4. Remove nut and bolts (x2) securing harness bracket to
engine, remove bracket.
5. Release heater hose (clips x2) and EGR vacuum line (clips x2) from bracket.
6. Release alternator and injector harness fir tree clips (x3) from coolant pipe bracket. 7. Disconnect multiplugs from EGR valve, fuel rail pressure
sensor and injectors (x4).
8. Remove nuts (x2) and bolts (x2) securing coolant pipe
bracket, remove bracket.
9. Disconnect EGR vacuum pipe from sensor and manifold.
10. Remove LH coil cover.
11. Disconnect breather hoses (x2) from LH engine cover.
12. Disconnect purge line from manifold (quickfit) and
support clip for access.
13. Disconnect heater hose from pipe (quick fit).
14. Release heater hose (x2) and throttle body hose (x2) from support bracket.
15. Remove bolt and nuts (x2) securing harness support bracket, release harness clips (fir tree x3). Remove
bracket.
16. Remove nuts (x2) and bolts (x2) pipe support bracket.
17. Disconnect injector multiplugs (x4).
18. Release injector harness clip s (x2) from LH engine cover.
19. Disconnect IAT multiplug.
20. Disconnect breather hose from manifold (quickfit).
21. Disconnect manifold heating hoses (x2).
22. Disconnect throttle body multiplug and harness clip.
23. Disconnect EGR vacuum hose.
24. Loosen and disconnect EGR pipe union from EGR valve.
25. Remove bolts (x2) securing EGR pipe to RH exhaust
manifold, remove pi pe, discard gasket.
26. Progressively loosen and remove bolts (x 10) securing intake manifold to cylinder heads (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
27. Carefully remove intake ma nifold from cylinder heads.
28. Remove and discard gaskets (x2).
Installation
1. Clean intake manifold and mating faces on cylinder heads.
2. Install new gaskets to cyli nder block (glue in place).
3. Install intake manifold (allowing access to install bolt for purge line P-clip).
4. Install and torque tighten in take manifold bolts (x10) in
the correct sequence.
5. Clean EGR pipe and mating face on exhaust manifold.
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Specifications
Engine Oil Specification
Maintenance
Oil Pressure Pump to Sump Gasket -
Renew
1. Remove crankshaft timing chain sprocket (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.09.AK Sprocket -
Crankshaft - Renew).
2. Install guide pin through lower hole on chain tensioner. 3. Remove bolt that attaches
the oil pressure pump chain
tensioner assembly to engine bedplate (refer to Figure
1).
4. Remove tensioner assembly.
5. Remove bolts (x3) that attach the oil pressure pump to sump.
6. Release chain from oil pres sure pump sprocket, remove
oil pump.
7. Remove and discard oil pressure pump gasket.
Installation
1. Clean oil pressure pump and mating face on sump.
2. Install new gasket to sump, align to dowels (x2).
3. Position oil pressure pump, install chain on pump sprocket.
4. Install oil pressure pump, align to dowels (x2), Install and torque tighten bolts (x3).
5. Install chain tensioner, install and torque tighten bolt, remove guide pin.
6. Install crankshaft timing chain sprocket (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.09.AK Sprocket -
Crankshaft - Renew).
Oil Pump Chain - Renew
Removal
1. Remove oil pressure pump gasket (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.02.AG Gasket - Oil Pressure
Pump to Sump - Renew)
Engine oil
Europe/Aus/USA Castrol Edge Sport 10W-60
To achieve the required high performance of synthetic
lubricants, do not mi x with mineral oils.
Capacity Europe (Litres)UK
(Pints)USA
(Qts.)
Full System 13 23 11
Service Fill 10 18 9
Torque Figures
DescriptionNmlb/ft
Oil filter 15 - 18 11-13
Sump plug 20 - 26 15-19
Sump bolts 20 - 22 15-16
Oil delivery pump bolts 19 - 23 14-17
Oil scavenger pump bolts 19 - 23 14-17
Oil scavenger filters 11 - 13 8-10
Oil temperature sensor 16 - 24 12-17
Oil pressure switch 11 - 15 8-11
Oil pump tensioner bracket 11 - 13 8-10
10W-60
AuthorityStandard
API SL/CF
ACEA A3/B3/B4
Oil 10W-60 has both API and ACEA and therefore meets
more demanding tests than eith er API or ACEA oils alone.
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ItemCode
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6. Fill tank with approximately amount of displaced oil and replace cap.
7. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
Oil Cooler Tank Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect breather pipe qu ickfits (x2) from air cleaner
duct.
2. Remove throttle body du ct for access (clips x3).
3. Remove cap.
4. Disconnect top hose from engine (clip x1) tie aside
(catch coolant).
5. Remove breather pipe from oil tank (quick fit) (refer to Figure 1).
Figure 1
6. Remove pipes (x2) fr om oil tank, tie aside.
7. Raise vehicle on ramp.
8. Remove undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
9. Drain oil tank. 10. Remove bottom pipe (x1) from oil tank (refer to Figure
2).
Figure 2
11. Remove bolts (x3) that attach the oil thermostat to body (allows oil hose movement).
12. Lower ramp.
13. Remove bolts (x4) that attach the tank to body and lift out.
Installation
1. Position tank to body and fit bolts (x4) (torque).
2. Install oil pipes to tank (torque).
3. Connect breather hose.
4. Connect top hose to engine (clip x1).
5. Raise vehicle on ramp.
6. Install bottom oil pipe to tank (torque).
7. Install bolts (x3) that attach the oil thermostat to body (torque).
8. Install undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
9. Lower vehicle.
10. Install throttle body duct.
11. Connect breather pipe quickf its (x2) to air cleaner duct.
12. Fill tank with approximately amount of displaced oil and replace cap.
13. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
14. Top up coolant.
Thermostat - Renew
Removal
1. Drain Coolant (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
2. Release breather valve (bolt x1) and tie aside.
3. Unclip engine harness for access (x4).
4. Remove one end of engine breather hoses for access (x3).
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5. Remove breather valve bracket for access (nuts x2 bolt x1).
6. Remove thermostat housing from manifold (bolt x3).
7. Remove thermostat and sealing ring.
Installation
1. Install new thermostat and sealing ring .
2. Install thermostat housing (torque).
3. Install breather valve bracket.
4. Install breather hoses (x3) and clip.
5. Clip engine harness.
6. Install breather valve.
7. Refill coolant (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
Oil Cooler Tank Pipe Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove oil pipe from oil tank (refer to Figure 1).
Figure 1
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove undertray (refer to Workshop Manual
procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
4. Remove RH air filter box (refer to Workshop Manual
procedure 03.12.DH Cleaner Assembly - Engine Air -
RH - Renew).
5. Unclip pipe (x4) from inner wing. 6. Remove pipe from oil cool
er and pull out from inner
wing (position container to catch oil) (refer to Figure 2).
Figure 2
Installation
1. Install pipe to oil cooler (torque) through inner wing .
2. Clip pipe (x4) to inner wing.
3. Install undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
4. Install RH air filter box (refer to Workshop Manual
procedure 03.12.DH Cleaner Assembly - Engine Air -
RH - Renew).
5. Lower vehicle on ramp.
6. Install pipe to oil tank (torque) ensure correct alignment in oil tank bracket.
7. Fill tank with approximatel y amount of displaced oil and
replace cap.
8. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
Oil Thermostat to Tank Tube Assembly -
Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect breather pipe qu ickfits (x2) from air cleaner
duct.
2. Remove throttle body duct for access (clips x3).
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ItemCode
Oil Thermostat to Tank Tube Assembly
- Renew 03.02.CD
WAR NI NG
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN. USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
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3. Remove pipes from oil tank (refer to Figure 1).
Figure 1
4. Raise vehicle on ramp.
5. Remove undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure. 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
6. Remove pipe from oil thermostat (position container to catch oil) (refer to Figure 2).
Figure 2
Installation
1. Install pipe to oil thermostat (torque) ensure correct alignment in oil tank bracket.
2. Install undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
3. Lower vehicle on ramp.
4. Install oil pipe to tank.
5. Install throttle body duct.
6. Connect breather pipe quickf its (x2) to air cleaner duct.
7. Fill tank with approximately amount of displaced oil and replace cap.
8. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
Oil Pump Inlet Tube Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove the PAS pump (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.AA Pump - Power Steering - Renew).
2. Remove pipe from oil contro ller (position container to
catch oil).
3. Remove bolt, pipes to bracket (refer to Figure 1).
Figure 1
4. Remove LH exhaust manifo ld (refer to Workshop
Manual procedure 09.00.CD Gasket - Exhaust Manifold
- LH - Renew).
5 . R e m o v e h a r n e s s t o p i p e c l i p ( r e f e r t o F i g u r e 2 ) .
Figure 2
6. Remove bolts that attach the oil pipes to block.
7. Release both pipes from bl ock and remove inlet pipe.
Installation
1. Renew O-ring on remaining oil pipe.
2. Install inlet pipe and position both pipes into block.
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3. Install bolts that attach th e oil pipes to block (torque).
4. Install LH exhaust manifold (refer to Workshop Manual
procedure 09.00.CD Gasket - Exhaust Manifold - LH -
Renew).
5. Install bolt, pipes to bracket.
6. Install harness clip to pipe.
7. Install pipe to oil controller (torque).
8. Install P.A.S pump (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.AA Pump - Power Steering - Renew).
9. Fill tank with approximately amount of displaced oil and replace cap.
10. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
Oil Pump Inlet Tube Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove the PAS pump (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.AA Pump - Power Steering - Renew).
2. Remove pipe from oil controller (position container to catch oil).
3. Remove bolt, pipes to bracket (refer to Figure 1).
Figure 1
4. Remove LH exhaust manifold (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.CD Gasket - Exhaust Manifold
- LH - Renew). 5 . R e m o v e h a r n e s s t o p i p e c l i p ( r e f e r t o F i g u r e 2 ) .
Figure 2
6. Remove bolts that attach the oil pipes to block.
7. Release both pipes from bl
ock and remove inlet pipe.
Installation
1. Renew O-ring on remaining oil pipe.
2. Install inlet pipe and position both pipes into block.
3. Install bolts that attach the oil pipes to block (torque).
4. Install LH exhaust manifold (refer to Workshop Manual
procedure 09.00.CD Gasket - Exhaust Manifold - LH -
Renew).
5. Install bolt, pipes to bracket.
6. Install harness clip to pipe.
7. Install pipe to oil controller (torque).
8. Install P.A.S pump (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.AA Pump - Power Steering - Renew).
9. Fill tank with approximatel y amount of displaced oil and
replace cap.
10. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
Oil Pump Outlet Tube Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove PAS pump (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.AA Pump - Power Steering - Renew).
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Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Oil Pump Outlet Tube Assembly -
Renew 03.02.CF
WAR NI NG
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN. USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
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2. Remove pipe from oil tank (position container to catch oil) (refer to Figure 1).
Figure 1
3. Remove bolt, pipes to bracket (refer to Figure 2).
Figure 2
4. Remove LH exhaust manifold (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.CD Gasket - Exhaust Manifold
- LH - Renew).
5. Remove harness to pipe clip (refer to Figure 3).
Figure 3
6. Remove bolts that attach the oil pipes to block.
7. Release both pipes from block and remove outlet pipe.
Installation
1. Renew O-ring on remaining oil pipe.
2. Install outlet pipe and position both pipes into block.
3. Install bolts that attach the oil pipes to block (torque).
4. Install bolt, pipes to bracket.
5. Install harness clip to pipe.
6. Install pipe to oil tank (torque).
7. Install LH exhaust manifold (refer to Workshop Manual
procedure 09.00.CD Gasket - Exhaust Manifold - LH -
Renew).
8. Install P.A.S pump (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.AA Pump - Power Steering - Renew).
9. Fill tank with approximately amount of displaced oil and replace cap.
10. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
Oil Thermostat Cooler Pipe Assembly -
Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
3. Remove LH air filter box (refer to Workshop Manual
procedure 03.12.AB Air Filter Box LH Renew).
4. Remove pipe from oil thermo stat (position container to
catch oil) (refer to Figure 1).
Figure 1
5. Unclip pipe (x4) from inner wing.
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6. Remove pipe from oil cooler and pull out from inner wing (position container to catch oil) (refer to Figure 2).
Figure 2
Installation
1. Install pipe to oil cooler (torque) through inner wing .
2. Clip pipe (x4) to inner wing.
3. Install pipe to oil thermostat and ensure correct alignment in oil tank bracket.
4. Install undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
5. Lower vehicle on ramp.
6. Install LH air filter box (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.12.AB Air Filter Box LH Renew).
7. Fill tank with approximately amount of displaced oil and replace cap.
8. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
Oil Temperature Controller - Renew
Remove
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew). 3. Remove pipes from oil thermostat (position container to
catch oil) (refer to Figure 1).
Figure 1
4. Remove controller fr om body (bolts x2).
Install
1. Install controller to body (bolts x2) (torque).
2. Install pipes to oil thermost at (torque) ensure correct
alignment in oil tank bracket.
3. Install undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
4. Fill tank with approximatel y amount of displaced oil and
replace cap.
5. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
6. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Oil Sump Pan - Renew (with Engine
Removed
)
Removal
1. Remove oil sump (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.02.CN Pan - Oil Sump - Remove and Reseal With
Engine Removed).
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ItemCode
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Removed) 03.02.CM
WAR NI NG
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN. USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
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