2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE oil

Engine Assembly (03.00)
Engine (03.00)3-0-4 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
Engine (03.00)
Engine Assembly (03.00)
Description
The engine is an all aluminium 4.3 litre 90° V8 configuration. The cylinder heads have dual
overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder. An electronic engine management system
controls the sequential multi-port fuel injection and distributor-less ignition systems.
The engine uses the latest ‘fast-burn’ combustion technology. Heated oxygen sensors monitor the
oxygen content of exhaust gasses . The engine management system uses the oxygen sensor signals
together with other engine information to ‘fine tune ’ fuelling levels and ignition timing. This helps
to achieve the best possible fuel bur n with minimum exhaust emissions.
Inlet camshaft variable timing to impr ove engine performance and emissions.
Inlet manifold is design with tuned length runners to improve volumetric efficiency and
performance.
The engine is fitted with a dry sump to improv e oil pickup during high speed cornering.
The exhaust system has hydroforme d internals with a 4 into 2 into 1 design for improved engine
tuning and lower backpressure. Additional oxygen sensors are placed after the catalysts so that
long term catalyst efficiency can be monitored.
The engine runs on unleaded fuel only.

Engine Assembly (03.00)
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25. Disconnect heater re turn hose (quickfit).
26. Disconnect expansion tank to engine (bleed) hose and body clips (x2).
Booster Hose Removal
27. Disconnect vacuum hose from booster.
P.A.S. Removal
28. Remove oil from reservoir (syringe).
29. Disconnect H.P. pipe from pump.
30. Remove PAS reservoir from bracket (bolt x1).
31. Remove hoses (x2) from PAS re servoir (refer to Figure 6).
32. Remove suction hose to body P-clip (bolt x1).
33. Remove pipes from steering rack (bolt x1).
Oil Tank Removal
34. Drain oil tank.
35. Disconnect breather hose from tank (quickfit) (refer to Figure 7). 36. Disconnect oil pipes from tank
(x3) (refer to Figure 8).
37. Remove oil tank (bolts x4) (refer to Figure 9).
38. Disconnect oil pipe from oil thermostat.
A/C Removal
39. Recover refrigerant (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 12.03.FA Refriger ant Gas - Recover/Recharge
- Renew).
40. Disconnect compressor clutch multiplug (access).
Figure 6
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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9. Connect bottom hose (refer to Figure 22).
10. Connect expansion tank to engine hose.
11. Connect heater feed hose (quickfit) (refer to Figure 23).
12. Connect heater return hose (quickfit).
13. Connect expansion tank to engine (bleed) hose and body clips (x2).
14. Refill coolant (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
Booster Hose Install
15. Install vacuum hose to booster.
P.A.S. Install
16. Connect H.P. pipe to pump (renew O-ring).
17. Install PAS reservoir to bracket (bolt x1). 18. Install hoses (x2) to PAS reservoir (refer to Figure 24).
19. Install suction hose to body P-clip (bolt x1).
20. Install pipes to steering rack
(bolt x1) and fit new O-rings
(x2).
Oil Tank Install
21. Connect oil pipe from oil thermostat.
22. Install oil tank (bolts x4) (refer to Figure 25).
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23. Connect breather hose to tank (quickfit) (refer to Figure
26).
24. Connect oil pipes to tank (x3) (refer to Figure 27).
25. Fill tank with approximatel y amount of displaced oil and
replace cap.
A/C Install
26. Fit new O-rings to A/C pipes (lubricate). 27. Install pipes to compressor (b
olts x2) (refer to Figure 28).
28. Install bolt (x1) HP pipe to bracket (refer to Figure 29).
29. Install bolts (x2) LP pipe to body P-clips (refer to Figure 30).
30. Connect compressor clutch multiplug.
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49. Connect multiplugs (x3) RH side of engine bay (refer to Figure 40).
Purge Install
50. Connect purge pipe to purge valve.
51. Install bottom screws (x2) and tighten top screw of washer bottle.
52. Move pipe into position and install pipe to support clips (x2).
Fuel Install
53. Install fuel hose to rail (clip x1).
Clutch Pipe Install
54. Install clutch metal pipe from flexible.
55. Install flexible hose grommet to support bracket.
56. Bleed clutch.
Suspension Install
57. Install front springs and dampers. (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.03.AA Spring and Damper
Assembly - Front Pair - Renew).
58. Install RH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew
59. Install LH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
60. Install bottom arms (nut and bolt x4) with uprights and top arm.
61. Install level sens or link to bottom arm (nut x1).
62. Connect level sensor multiplug.
63. Connect track rod ends (nut x2).
64. Install anti-roll bar to links (nuts x2).
65. Install brake discs.
66. Install brake callipers.
67. Install road wheel/s Throttle Duct Install
68. Connect breather pipe quic
kfits (x2) from air cleaner
duct (refer to Figure 41).
69. Install throttle body duct (refer to Figure 42).
General Install
70. Remove strap - vehicle to ramp (front).
71. Lower vehicle on ramp.
72. Connect vehicle battery.
73. Top-up PAS fluid.
74. 4 wheel alignment check/adjust (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.00.AD 4 Wheel Alignment -
Check and Adjust).
75. Install transmission (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 07.03.AA Transaxle Assembly - Manual -
Remove for Access and Refit).
76. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
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Engine Structure (03.01)
3-1-4Workshop ManualIssue 4, November 2008
Cylinder Heads
The cylinder heads are unique to each cylinder bank and are attached with deep seated bolts, to the cylinder block. Two
hollow dowels align each cylinder head with the cylinder block.
Each cylinder head gasket has a silicon beaded compos ite gasket with metal eyelets for the cylinder bores.
There are two overhead camshafts that operate four valves each cylinder with solid aluminium-alloy valve lifters. A steel
shim in the top of each lifter gives adjustment of the valve clearances.
Collets, valve collars and spring seats locate the valve springs on the intake and exhaust valves. Valve stem seals are part
of the spring seats.
Four 14mm diameter spark plugs are installed in recesses on the center-line of each cylinder head.
Inlet/Exhaust Manifolds
Intake air is filtered and passed through Mass Air Flow (MAF) meters. The air then passes through the throttle body into
the eight-branch inlet manifold.
Specifications
8
9
7
2
3
4
5
6
1
E 43444
ItemDescriptionItemDescription
1.
2.
3.
4. Camshaft bearing cap
Tappet (No Shim)
Collet
Valve spring cap
Va l v e s p r i n g 5.
6.
7.
8.
Valve stem oil seal
Va l v e
Inlet camshaft
Exhaust camshaft
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.lb/ft
Cylinder head All All1.
2.20
35 15
26
Bolts 1 to 10
Bolts 1 to 10 3.
4.90°
90°
Bolts 11 and 12 5. 25 18

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Maintenance
Upper Intake Manifold Assembly (LHD) -
Renew
Removal
1. Depressurise fuel rail (see Workshop Manual procedure
10.01.EK Fuel System - Depressurise).
2. Coolant drain (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
3. Remove cross brace (bolts x4).
Removal RH Side
4. Remove coil cover.
5. Disconnect breather hose (quick fit) move aside.
6. Release harness fir tree clips (x3) from cylinder head and move aside.
7. Remove fuse box bracket fixings (bolt and nut) (allows movement).
8. Remove ECM (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.14.BB Engine Contro l Module - RH - Renew).
9. Remove battery lead (1x nut and rubber cover) from fuse box (2x leads).
10. Remove multiplugs (x10) from fusebox.
11. Remove earth terminal (x1 nut and rubber cover) from fusebox.
12. Remove fuse box from bracket (bolt x2).
13. Release harness fir tree clips (x3) from engine bracket.
14. Feed harness from inner wing and over engine.
15. Remove purge pipe P-clip (bolt x1) and move pipe aside.
16. Remove harness bracket from engine (bolts x2, nut x1).
17. Release fuel feed hose from rail (clip x1) and move aside.
18. Disconnect heater hose from pipe (quick fit).
19. Release heater hose (clips x2) and EGR vacuum line (clips x2) from bracket.
20. Release harness from coolant pipe bracket (fir tree x3).
21. Disconnect EGR (x1), fuel ra il pressure sensor (x1) and
injector (x4) multiplu gs, move harness aside. 22. Remove coolant pipe bracket (nuts x2 and bolts x2).
23. Disconnect EGR vacuum pipe from sensor and
manifold, move aside.
Removal LH Side
24. Remove corner cross brace.
25. Remove coil cover.
26. Disconnect breather hoses from cam cover (x2) for access.
27. Disconnect purge line from manifold (quickfit) and
support clip for access.
28. Disconnect heater hose from pipe (quick fit).
29. Release heater hose (x2) and throttle body hose (x2) from support bracket.
30. Remove booster hose from manifold and support clip.
31. Remove harness support bracket (bolt x1, nut x2) release harness clips (fir tree x3).
32. Release pipe support bracket (nuts x2, bolts x2) move aside.
33. Disconnect injector multiplugs (x4).
34. Unclip injector harness from cam cover (x2).
35. Disconnect IAT multiplug.
36. Disconnect breather hose from manifold (quickfit).
Removal Manifold from Vehicle
37. Disconnect manifold heating hoses (x2).
38. Disconnect throttle body multiplug and harness clip.
39. Disconnect breather pipe quickfits (x2) from air cleaner duct.
40. Disconnect air cleaner duct (clip x1).
41. Disconnect EGR vacuum hose.
42. Disconnect EGR pipe union and tie aside.
43. Remove manifold bolts (x 10) (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
44. Remove bolts (x2) bracket to manifold (rear).
45. Move manifold (2x people) forward, remove bolt for purge line P-clip, remove manifold.
46. Remove gaskets and clean mating faces.
EGR pipe and exhaust manifold
flanges.
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Camshaft position (CMP) sensor 7 5
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.lb/ft
Clearance Figures
Exhaust valve0.23mm - 0.27mm
Inlet Valve clearance 0.18mm - 0.22mm
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
A030113

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Removal Manifold Parts
47. Remove EGR valve (bolts x2) and gasket.
48. Remove IAT sensor.
49. Remove throttle body (bolts x4) and gasket.
50. Remove fuel rail (bolts x4) with injectors.
Installation
1. Install fuel rail (bolts x4) with injectors. (fit new O-rings
to injectors).
2. Install throttle body (bolts x4) and new gasket.
3. Install IAT sensor.
4. Install EGR valve and new gasket.
Installation Manifold to Vehicle
5. Install new gaskets to cylinder block (glue in place).
6. Install manifold (allowing access to install bolt for purge line P-clip).
7. Install manifold bolts (x 10) (torque and tightening
sequence).
8. Install bolts (x2) bracket to manifold (rear).
9. Connect EGR pipe union.
10. Connect EGR vacuum hose.
11. Connect air cleaner duct (clip x1).
12. Connect breather pipe quickf its (x2) to air cleaner duct.
13. Connect throttle body multiplug and harness clip.
14. Connect manifold heating hoses (x2).
Installation RH Side
15. Connect EGR vacuum pipe to sensor and manifold.
16. Install coolant pipe bracket (bolt x2, nut x2).
17. Connect EGR (x1), fuel rail pressure sensor (x1) and injector multiplugs (x4).
18. Refit harness to coolant pipe bracket (fir tree x3).
19. Connect heater hose to pipe (quick fit).
20. Refit heater hose (clipx2) and EGR vacuum lines (clips
x2) to bracket.
21. Install fuel feed pipe.
22. Install purge pipe P-clip.
23. Install harness bracket to engine.
24. Feed harness into inner wing area.
25. Install fusebox to bracket.
26. Install earth lead to fusebox.
27. Install battery lead to fusebox (1x nut and rubber cover).
28. Install multiplugs to fuse box.
29. Install fusebox bracket fixings.
30. Refit harness fir tree clips to cylinder head.
31. Refit engine breather hose.
32. Install VVT solenoid multiplug, position coil and CMP harness (1x edge clip).
33. Install ECM (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.14.BB Engine Control Module - RH - Renew).
34. Install coil cover.
Installation LH Side
35. Connect breather hose to manifold (quickfit). 36. Connect IAT multiplug.
37. Unclip injector harness from cam cover (x2).
38. Connect injector multiplugs (x4).
39. Install pipe support bracket (nuts x2, bolts x2).
40. Install harness support bracket (bolt x1, nut x2) release
harness clips (fir tree x3).
41. Connect booster hose to manifold and support clip.
42. Connect heater hose from pipe (quick fit).
43. Install heater hose (x2) and throttle body hose (x2) from support bracket.
44. Connect purge line to manifold and into support clip.
45. Connect breather hoses (x2) to cam cover.
46. Install coil cover.
47. Install corner cross brace (torque bolts with vehicle on level ground).
48. Refill coolant (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
49. Install cross brace. (torque bolts with vehicle on level
ground).
Upper Intake Manifold Assembly (RHD)
- Renew
Removal
1. Depressurise fuel rail (see Workshop Manual procedure 10.01.EK Fuel System - Depressurise).
2. Coolant drain (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
3. Remove cross brace (bolts x4).
Removal RH Side
4. Remove coil cover.
5. Remove corner cross brace.
6. Disconnect breather hose (quick fit) move aside.
7. Remove purge pipe P-clip (bolt x1) and move pipe
aside.
8. Remove harness bracket from engine (bolts x2, nut x1).
9. Release fuel feed hose from rail (clip x1) and move aside.
10. Disconnect heater hose from pipe (quick fit).
11. Release heater hose (clips x2) and EGR vacuum line (clips x2) from bracket.
12. Release harness from coolant pipe bracket (fir tree x3).
13. Disconnect EGR (x1), fuel rail pressure sensor (x1) and injector (x4) multiplugs, move harness aside.
14. Remove coolant pipe bracke t (nuts x2 and bolts x2).
15. Disconnect EGR vacuum pipe from sensor and
manifold, move aside. Note: The installation is not handed
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Upper Intake Manifold Assembly-
Renew RHD
03.01.BE