2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE oil

Lubrication System (03.02)
Engine (03.00)
Issue 5, Janauary 2010 Workshop Manual 3-2-1
Engine (03.00)
Lubrication System (03.02)
Dry Sump System
Unlike a wet sump system where oil is stored in the sump, a
dry sump oiling system stores oil in a separate tank, leaving
the sump essentially ‘dry’.
Two internally-mounted pumps, are used to ‘scavenge’ (1)
oil and deliver it to the storage tank, and then deliver (2) the
oil through the engine. The primary advantage of a dry sump system is its ability to
make more power. With very little oil in the sump, the
rotating assembly is not burdened with the weight of excess
oil (windage). The windage tray or screen which serves to
isolate sump oil from the rota
ting assembly, runs the full
length of the sump.This keeps the rotating assembly free of
windage and allows it to spin freely and make more power.
In addition, the extra crankcase vacuum created by the dry
sump pump helps to improve ring seal for additional power
gain.
Other advantages of a dry sump system include increased oil
capacity, more consistent oil pr essure, the ability to easily
add remote coolers, and adjustable oil pressure. And
because the sump does not stor e oil, it can be relatively
shallow in depth to allow lower engine placement for
improved weight distribution and handling.
Oil Cooler Oil Cooler Storage Tank
Oil Cooler Pipe
Thermostat
Thermostat to Tank Pipe
Thermostat Cooler Pipe Dry Sump
Oil Pump Outlet Pipe Oil Pump Inlet PipeWindage Tray03-02-001
Oil Filter
Oil Scavenge Pump Oil Pressure Pump
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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.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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2. Remove bolts (x3) that attach the oil scavenge pump to sump (refer to Figure 1).
3. Remove oil scavenge pump, remove and discard gasket (refer to Figure 2).
4. Release chain from oil pu mp drive sprocket, remove
chain (refer to Figure 3).Installation
1. Clean oil scavenge pump and mating face on sump.
2. Install new oil scavenge pump gasket, align on dowels (x2).
3. Install chain onto oil scavenge pump sprocket.
4. Install oil scavenge pump, align to dowels (x2), Install and torque tighten bolts (x3).
5. Install chain onto oil pump drive sprocket.
6. Install oil pressure pump gasket (refer to Workshop
Manual procedure 03.02.AG Gasket - Oil Pressure
Pump to Sump - Renew).
Oil Sump Pan - Renew
Removal
1. Remove oil sump (refer to Workshop Manual procedure
03.02.BN Pan - Oil Sump - Remove and Reseal).
2. Remove bolt that attach the crankshaft timing sensor, remove sensor (refer to Figure 1).
Figure 1
Figure 2
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3. Remove oil pressure sensor (refer to Figure 2).
4. Remove engine electric coolant temperature sensor (refer to Figure 3).
5. Remove Torx screws (x4) that attach the oil filter plates
(x2) to sump. Remove plates (refer to Figure 4). 6. Install suitable bolt and remove filters (x2) from sump
(refer to Figure 5).
7. Remove oil filter adaptor (refer to Figure 6).
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
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DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN. USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
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8. Press out alternator mounting bushes (x2) from sump (refer to Figure 7).
9. Remove dowels (x4) from sump for oil pressure and scavenge pumps location (refer to Figure 8). 10. Remove Torx screws (x2) that attach the oil pump(s)
chain guide, remove chain gu ide (refer to Figure 9).
11. Remove oil plug from sump.
Installation
1. Clean chain guide, oil filter adaptor, filters (x2), sump plug , pump(s) dowels and crankshaft timing sensor.
2. Install alternator bushes.
3. Install oil filter adaptor.
4. Install filters (x2), install oil filter plates (x2), install and
torque tighten Torx screws (x4).
5. Install oil plug.
6. Install oil pump(s) dowels (x4).
7. Clean old sealant from sensor threads (x2).
8. Apply sealant to engine electric coolant temperature sensor threads, install and torque tighten sensor.
9. Apply sealant to oil pressure sensor threads, install and torque tighten sensor.
10. Install oil pump(s) chain guid e, Install and torque tighten
Torx screws (x2).
11. Install crankshaft timing sensor, install and torque tighten bolt.
12. Install oil sump (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.02.BN Pan - Oil Sump - Remove and Reseal).
Oil Sump Pan - Remove and Reseal
Removal
1. Remove oil pump(s) drive chain (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.02.AJ Chain - Oil Pump - Renew).
Figure 7
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6. Remove bolts (x4) that attach the LH and RH HEGO sensor multiplug brackets to sump (refer to Figure 5).
7. Disconnect multiplug from A/C compressor.
8. Remove bolts (x4) that attach the A/C compressor to mounting bracket. Tie compressor aside.
9. Remove bolts (x2) that attach the inlet and outlet oil pipes to sump (refer to Figure 6).
10. Release both oil pipes toge ther from sump, remove and
discard O-ring seals from pipes. 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. Note fitted position of clutch bleed tube bracket, remove bolts (x4) that attach the torque tube to sump
(refer to Figure 8).
Figure 5
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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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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Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
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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.

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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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