2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE sensor

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13. Remove bolts (x10), evenly and in stages securing RH
cylinder head to cylinder block (see Figure 3).
Figure 3
14. With assistance, remove RH cylinder head assembly.
15. Remove and discard cylinder head gasket.
Installation
1. Thoroughly clean RH cylind er head face and retaining
bolt pockets.
2. Thoroughly clean RH cylinder block face.
3. Thoroughly clean and dry 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 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/LH intake cams haft (see Workshop Manual
procedure 03.09.AT/03.09.AV Camshaft - Intake - RH/
LH - Renew).
14. Install timing chain tensioni ng tool (303-532) into RH
exhaust camshaft sprocket.
15. Apply a force to the tool (303-532) in an anti-clockwise direction and torque tighten RH sprocket Torx bolts.
Remove special tool.
16. Connect multiplug to cam a haft timing sensor.
17. Connect multiplugs (x2) to knock sensors.
18. Install SAI pump and bracket assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.08.DB/03.08.DJ Pump and
Bracket Assembly - Secondary Air Injection - Renew). 19. Install RH/LH exhaust manifold (see Workshop Manual
procedure 09.00.CC/09.00.CD Gasket - Exhaust
Manifold - RH/LH - Renew).
20. With assistance, position engine support beam (SPX M553D) and secure to engine.
21. Position trolley, support front subframe, remove bolts (x6), raise vehicle, remove trolley.
22. Install and torque tighten engine mounting nuts (x2).
RH/LH Cylinder Head - Overhaul
1. Remove cylinder head gasket - RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.01.GU Gasket - Cylinder Head -
RH - Renew).
2. Remove Torx screws (x2) se curing EGR tube to cylinder
head, remove tube.
3. Remove and discard gasket.
4. Remove bolt securing camshaf t timing sensor to cylinder
head, remove sensor.
5. Remove bolts (x2) securing knock sensors (x2) to cylinder head, remove sensors.
6. Remove spark plugs from cylinder head.
7. Remove selective tappet buckets, keep in their fitted order.
8. Position valve spring compressor, compress valve spring (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
9. Remove collets (x2), releas e/remove spring compressor,
collect collar and valve spring.
10. Remove valve from cylinder.
11. Remove valve stem oil seal.
12. Repeat procedure for remaining valve assemblies.
13. Keep valves and springs in their fitted order.
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14. Inspect cylinder head face for warpage, across centre
and from corner to corner.
15. Check condition and measure free length of valve springs.
16. Decarbonise combustion chambers and exhaust ports.
17. Measure valve stem diameters.
18. Use new valves and check valve guide clearance.
Installation
1. Clean cylinder head face and inlet/exhaust manifold faces. Use and air line to completely dry cylinder head
surfaces.
2. Lubricate and install intake and exhaust valves (x16).
3. Install valve stem oil seals.
4. Install valve springs and collars.
5. Using valve spring compressor, compress valve spring, install collets.
6. Release/remove spring compressor.
7. Repeat procedure for remaining valve assemblies.
8. Install selective tappet buckets in their original fitted positions.
9. Lubricate intake camshaft bearings and journals with clean engine oil.
10. Install intake camshaft, install bearing caps (x5), install bolts (x10).
11. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
12. Lubricate exhaust camshaft be arings and journals with
clean engine oil.
13. Install exhaust camshaft, install bearing caps (x5), install bolts (x10).
14. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
15. Install camshaft sprocket Torx bolts in intake and exhaust camshafts.
16. Rotate intake camshaft clockwise, check and log each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
17. Calculate the correct tappet bucket grade.
18. Repeat procedure for exhaust valve clearances.
19. Remove bearing cap bolts (x10), remove bearing caps (x5), remove intake camshaft.
20. Remove tappet buckets, install selected tappet buckets.
21. Repeat procedure for exhaust valve clearances.
22. Install intake camshaft, install bearing caps (x5), install bolts (x10).
23. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
24. Rotate intake camshaft clockwise, re-check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
25. Repeat procedure and re-check exhaust valve clearances.
26. Remove camshaft sprocket Torx bolts (x2).
27. Remove bearing cap bolts (x10), remove bearing caps (x5), remove intake camshaft. 28. Remove bearing cap bolts (x10), remove bearing caps
(x5), remove exhaust camshaft.
29. Clean EGR tube.
30. Install new gasket, install EGR tube to cylinder head, install and torque tighten Torx screws (x2).
31. Clean Knock sensors (x2).
32. Install knock sensors (x2) to cylinder head, install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
33. Clean camshaft timing sensor.
34. Install camshaft timing sensor, install and torque tighten bolt.
35. Install spark plugs.
36. Install cylinder head gasket RH (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.01.GU Gasket - Cylinder Head - RH -
Renew).
Cylinder Head (Engine Set) - Overhaul
Removal
1. Remove cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket -
Cylinder Head - Engine Set - Renew).
2. Remove Torx screws (x4) securing EGR tubes to cylinder heads, remove tubes.
3. Remove and discard gaskets.
4. Remove bolts (x2) securing camshaft timing sensors to cylinder heads, remove sensors.
5. Remove bolts (x4) securing knock sensors (x4) to cylinder heads, remove sensors.
6. Remove spark plugs from cylinder heads (x8).
7. Remove selective tappet buckets, keep in their fitted order.
8. Position valve spring compressor, compress valve springs.
9. Remove collets, release/remove spring compressor, collect collars and valve springs.
10. Remove valves from cylinder heads.
11. Remove valve stem oil seals.
12. Keep valves and springs in their fitted order.
13. Inspect cylinder head face for warpage, across centre and from corner to corner.
14. Check condition and measure free length of valve springs.
15. Decarbonise combustion chambers and exhaust ports.
16. Use new valves and check valve guide clearances.
Installation
1. Clean cylinder head face and inlet/exhaust manifold faces. Use and air line to completely dry cylinder head
surfaces.
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ItemCode
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2. Lubricate and install intake and exhaust valves (x16).
3. Install valve stem oil seals.
4. Install valve springs and collars.
5. Using valve spring compressor, compress valve spring,
install collets.
6. Release/remove spring compressor.
7. Install selective tappet buckets in their original fitted positions.
8. Lubricate intake and exha ust camshaft bearings and
journals with clean engine oil.
9. Install intake and exhaust camshafts, install bearing caps (x20), install bolts (x40).
10. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
11. Install camshaft sprocket Torx bolts in intake and exhaust camshafts.
12. Rotate intake camshaft cl ockwise, check and log each
valve clearance using feeler gauges.
13. Calculate the correct tappet bucket grade.
14. Remove bearing cap bolts (x40), remove bearing caps
(x20), remove intake and exhaust camshafts.
15. Remove tappet buckets, install selected tappet buckets.
16. Install intake and exhaust camshafts, install bearing caps (x20), install bolts (x40).
17. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
18. Rotate intake and exhaus t camshafts clockwise, re-
check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
19. Remove camshaft sprocket Torx bolts (x4).
20. Remove bearing cap bolts (x40), remove bearing caps
(x20), remove intake and exhaust camshafts.
21. Clean EGR tubes.
22. Install new gaskets, install EGR tubes to cylinder heads, install and torque tighten Torx screws (x4).
23. Clean Knock sensors (x4).
24. Install knock sensors (x4) to cylinder head, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
25. Clean camshaft timing sensors.
26. Install camshaft timing sensor, install and torque tighten bolt.
27. Install spark plugs.
28. Install cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket - Cylinder Head -
Engine Set - Renew).
Valve Set (Engine Set) - Renew (including
de-coke)
Removal
1. Remove cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket -
Cylinder Head - Engine Set - Renew).
2. Remove spark plugs (x8).
3. Remove selective tappet buckets, keep in their fitted order.
4. Position valve spring compressor, compress valve spring.
5. Remove collets, release/remove spring compressor, collect collar and valve spring.
6. Remove valves from cylinder.
7. Remove valve stem oil seals.
8. Keep valves and springs in their fitted order.
9. Inspect cylinder head face for warpage, across centre and from corner to corner.
10. Check condition and measure free length of valve springs.
11. Decarbonise combustion chambers and exhaust ports.
12. Use new valves and check valve guide clearances.
Installation
1. Clean cylinder head face and inlet/exhaust manifold faces. Use and air line to completely dry cylinder head
surfaces.
2. Lubricate and install intake and exhaust valves (x32).
3. Install valve stem oil seals.
4. Install valve springs and collars.
5. Using valve spring compressor, compress valve spring, install collets.
6. Release/remove spring compressor.
7. Install selective tappet buckets in their original fitted positions.
8. Lubricate intake and exhaust camshaft bearings and journals with clean engine oil.
9. Install intake and exhaust camshafts, install bearing caps (x20), install bolts (x40).
10. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
11. Install camshaft sprocket Torx bolts in intake and exhaust camshafts.
12. Rotate intake camshaft clockwise, check and log each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
13. Calculate the correct tappet bucket grade.
14. Remove bearing cap bolts (x40), remove bearing caps (x20), remove intake and exhaust camshafts.
15. Remove tappet buckets, install selected tappet buckets.
16. Install intake and exhaust camshafts, install bearing caps (x20), install bolts (x40).
17. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
18. Rotate intake and exhaust camshafts clockwise, re- check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
19. Remove camshaft sprock et Torx bolts (x4).
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4. Position valve spring compressor, compress valve springs
(see Figure).
Figure 1
5. Remove collets, release/re move spring compressor,
collect collars and valve springs.
6. Inspect cylinder head face for warpage, across centre and from corner to corner.
Installation
1. Clean cylinder head face and inlet/exhaust manifold faces. Use and air line to completely dry cylinder head
surfaces.
2. Install exhaust valve springs and collars.
3. Using valve spring compressor, compress valve spring, install collets.
4. Release/remove spring compressor.
5. Install exhaust selective tappet buckets in their original fitted positions.
6. Lubricate both exhaust camshaft bearings and journals with clean engine oil.
7. Install both exhaust camshafts , install bearing caps (x10),
install bolts (x20).
8. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
9. Install camshaft sprocket Torx bolts in both exhaust camshafts.
10. Rotate exhaust camshafts clockwise, check and log each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
11. Calculate the correct tappet bucket grade.
12. Remove bearing cap bolts (x20), remove bearing caps (x10), remove both exhaust camshafts.
13. Remove tappet buckets, install selected tappet buckets.
14. Install exhaust camshafts, install bearing caps (x10), install bolts (x20).
15. Torque tighten bearing cap bolts in the correct sequence.
16. Rotate both exhaust camshafts clockwise, re-check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
17. Remove camshaft sprocket Torx bolts (x4). 18. Remove bearing cap bolts (x20), remove bearing caps
(x10), remove both exhaust camshafts.
19. Install spark plugs.
20. Install cylinder head gaskets - engine set (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.10.AL Gasket - Cylinder Head -
Engine Set - Renew).
RH/LH Cylinder Head Gasket - Renew
(with Engine Removed
)
Removal
1. Remove SAI pump and bracket assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.08. EB Pump and Bracket
Assembly - Secondary Ai r Injection - Renew).
2. Disconnect multiplugs (x2) from knock sensors.
3. Disconnect multiplug from camshaft timing sensor.
4. Remove nuts (x8) securing RH/LH exhaust manifold to
cylinder head.
5. Remove exhaust manifold, remove and discard gasket.
6. Remove RH/LH intake camshaft (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.09.BT/03.09.BV Camshaft - Intake - RH/
LH - Renew With Engine Removed).
7. Remove RH exhaust camshaft bearing cap retaining bolts (x10) evenly and in stages (see Figure)
Figure 1
8. Note their orientation and markings and remove the RH/LH exhaust camshaft bearing caps.
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ItemCode
Cylinder Head Gasket-Renew RH03.01.HU
Cylinder Head Gasket-Renew LH03.01.HV
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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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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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29. Connect multiplugs (x4) to LH and RH knock sensors.
30. Install SAI pump and bracket assembly (see Workshop
Manual procedure 03.08.EB Pump and Bracket
Assembly - Secondary Air Injection - Renew).
31. Clean LH and RH exhaust manifolds.
32. Install new LH and RH exhaust manifold gaskets.
33. Install LH and RH exhaust ma nifolds, install and torque
tighten nuts (x16).

Lubrication System (03.02)
Engine (03.00)3-2-2 Workshop Manual Issue 5, Janauary 2010
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.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Figure 1
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Oil Pump Chain-Renew 03.02.AJ
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