2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE engine coolant

Safety Precautions
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 0-0-7
Safety Precautions
All service workshops are a source of potential danger and
repair work should only be performed by technically trained
staff following procedures detailed in this manual. A safety
conscious approach to the performance of all service
procedures must be observed at all times. Statutory
requirements governing all aspects of health and safety at
work including directives for the proper use of materials and
equipment must be implemented.
The following contains a list of particular safety precautions
which should be observed; it is not intended to be
exhaustive.
Battery Disconnection
When a service manual procedure requires the vehicle
battery to be disconnected - always physically disconnect
the vehicle battery earth (Negative) lead.
Do not use the ‘Battery Disconnect Switch’.
After reconnecting the vehicle battery the following items
will have to be reset or re-learnt:
•Radio pre-sets
•Windows
• DTCs will be lost
Air Conditioning (A/C) System
Do not break into the A/C refrigeration system until the
refrigerant has been evacuated using the procedure detailed
in this manual. Do not disconne ct any A/C refrigerant system
pipes unless trained and instructed to do so. The refrigerant
used can cause blindness if allowed to contact your eyes.
Chemical Handling and Storage
Chemicals used in the servicing of motor vehicles include
acids, adhesives, antifreeze, brake fluids, coolants, grease,
oil, paint, resin and solvents. Exposure to certain chemicals
through direct contact or inhalation can be fatal.
Potential hazards may also be present through the incorrect
use, storage and handling of chemicals causing a fire risk.
The following precaution s should be observed.
• Strictly adhere to handling and safety information found on containers and labels.
• Do not store chemicals in unlabelled or incorrectly labelled containers.
• Containers used for storing chemicals should not be left open; there is a risk of spilling , or evaporation of fumes
which may be inflammable or toxic.
• Do not mix chemicals unless instructed to do so following manufacturers guidelines.
• Do not inhale chemical materials to determine identity, they may be toxic.
• Do not use petrol, kerosene, diesel fuel, gas oil, thinners or solvents for washing skin.
• Containers whose capacity is over 25 litres (5 gallons) require a bund wall in order to contain spillages. • Chemicals based on solvents such as paint should not be
sprayed in a confined space; work areas used for such
operations should be well ve ntilated and fume extraction
equipment should be utilised.
• Ensure that adequate ventilation is provided when volatile de-greasing agents are being used.
• Avoid splashing the skin, eyes and clothing .
• Clean chemicals from the skin and clothing as soon as
possible after soiling .
• Wear protective clothing such as goggles, non porous gloves and apron when handling battery acid and other
corrosive and toxic substances.
Electrical Equipment
• Ensure that electrical equipment is in safe working order before use.
• Inspect power leads of all mains electrical equipment for damage and security, and check that it is properly earthed.
• Ensure that electrical equipment is protected by a fuse of the correct current rating .
• Disconnect the battery before commencing repair operations to the electrical sy stem, fuel system and engine
or when working beneath the vehicle.
Exhaust Fumes
Engines should not be run in confined spaces as exhaust
fumes contain harmful and to xic substances including
carbon monoxide which can prove fatal if inhaled. Engines
must only be run where there is fume extraction equipment
in operation or where there is adequate ventilation.
Fire Precautions
• Ensure that a suitable form of fire extinguisher is conveniently located near the work area.
• Keep oils, solvents and combustible materials away from naked flames and other sources of ignition.
• Ensure that NO SMOKING signs are posted around areas where combustible materials and vapour may be present
and ensure that the warnings are strictly observed.
• Ensure that dry sand is availabl e to soak up any spillage of
fuel or other flammable solutions.
• Fume extraction equipment must be available and in full working order to remove combustible and toxic vapours.
• All personnel should be aware of the fire drill procedures and precautions. WAR NI NG
DO NOT SMOKE IN THE VICINITY OF VOLATILE DE- GREASING AGENTS.
WAR NI NG
FUME EXTRACTION EQUIPMENT MUST BE IN
OPERATION WHEN SOLVENTS ARE USED E.G. TRICHLOROETHANE, WHITE SPIRIT, SBP3,
METHYLENE CHLORIDE, PERCHLORETHYLENE.

Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 3-0-1
Engine System (03.00)
Contents
Engine Assembly (03.00) ....................................... 3-0-3Description ............................................................. 0-3
Maintenance ........................................................... 0-4Engine Assembly-Renew ........................................ 0-4
Engine Assembly-Remove for Access and Refit ....... 0-4
Engine Structure (03.01) ........................................ 3-1-1 Description ............................................................. 1-1Engine Block .......................................................... 1-1
Cylinder Block Drain Plug ...................................... 1-2
Knock Sensors........................................................ 1-3
Bedplate ................................................................ 1-3
Engine Mountings .................................................. 1-3
Cylinder Heads ...................................................... 1-4
Inlet/Exhaust Manifolds .......................................... 1-4
Specifications.......................................................... 1-4
Maintenance ........................................................... 1-5 Upper Intake Manifold Assembly (LHD) - Renew ... 1-5
Upper Intake Manifold Asse mbly (RHD) - Renew ... 1-6
Upper Intake Manifold Assembly Gasket (LHD)
- Renew ................................................................. 1-8
Upper Intake Manifold Assembly Gasket (RHD)
- Renew ................................................................. 1-9
Intake Manifold Assembly - Remove for Access
and Refit (With Engine Removed)......................... 1-11
RH/LH Cylinder Head Gasket - Renew................. 1-12
RH/LH Cylinder Head - Overhaul ........................ 1-13
Cylinder Head (Engine Set) - Overhaul ................. 1-14
Valve Set (Engine Set) - Renew
(including de-coke) .............................................. 1-15
Inlet Valve (Set) - Renew ...................................... 1-16
Exhaust Valve (Set) - Renew ................................. 1-16
Spring (Valve Set) - Renew ................................... 1-17
Spring (Inlet Valve Set) - Renew ........................... 1-18
Inlet and Exhaust Valve Seal (Engine Set) - Renew 1-19
Spring (Valve Exhaust Set) - Renew....................... 1-19
RH/LH Cylinder Head Gasket - Renew (with
Engine Removed) ................................................. 1-20
Cylinder Head Gasket (E ngine Set) - Renew (with
Engine Removed) ................................................. 1-21
Lubrication System (03.02) .. .................................. 3-2-1
Dry Sump System .................................................. 2-1
Specifications.......................................................... 2-2 Engine Oil Specification ......................................... 2-2
Maintenance ........................................................... 2-2 Oil Pressure Pump to Sump Gasket - Renew .......... 2-2
Oil Pump Chain - Renew ....................................... 2-2
Oil Sump Pan - Renew........................................... 2-3
Oil Sump Pan - Remove and Reseal ....................... 2-5
Oil Cooler - Renew ................................................ 2-8
Oil Cooler Tank Assembly - Renew ........................ 2-9
Thermostat - Renew ............................................... 2-9
Oil Cooler Tank Pipe Assembly - Renew .............. 2-10
Oil Thermostat to Tank Tube Assembly - Renew .. 2-10
Oil Pump Inlet Tube Assemb ly - Renew ............... 2-11 Oil Pump Inlet Tube Assembly - Renew ............... 2-12
Oil Pump Outlet Tube Asse
mbly - Renew ............ 2-12
Oil Thermostat Cooler Pipe Assembly - Renew .... 2-13
Oil Temperature Controller - Renew .................... 2-14
Oil Sump Pan - Renew (with Engine Removed) .... 2-14
Oil Sump Pan - Remove and Reseal
(with Engine Removed) ........................................ 2-17
Cooling System (03.03) ......................................... 3-3-1 Description ............................................................. 3-1Water Pump .......................................................... 3-1
Thermostat ............................................................ 3-1
Radiator................................................................. 3-1
Cooling Fans .......................................................... 3-1
Coolant Reservoir .................................................. 3-1
Engine Oil Cooler .................................................. 3-2
Specifications......................................................... 3-2
Torque Figures ....................................................... 3-2
Maintenance ........................................................... 3-2 Coolant-Drain/Fill .................................................. 3-2
Thermostat - Renew............................................... 3-3
Water Pump - Renew ............................................ 3-3
Water Pump Pulley - Renew .................................. 3-3
Oil Temperature Controller - Renew ...................... 3-4
Radiator Fan and Motor Assembly - Remove and
Install ..................................................................... 3-4
Radiator and Condenser Assembly - Renew ........... 3-5
Radiator Assembly - Renew.................................... 3-5
Air Conditioning Condenser - Renew ..................... 3-6
Radiator Fan Modulator - Remove and Install......... 3-6
Expansion Tank Assembly - Renew ........................ 3-6
Coolant Recovery Tank Assembly - Remove and
Install ..................................................................... 3-7
Engine Coolant Reservoir Hose - Renew ................ 3-8
Water Inlet/Outlet Manifold - Renew ..................... 3-8
Engine Electric Coolant Temperature Sensor
- Renew ............................................................... 3-10
Thermostat Cover - Renew .................................. 3-11
Fuel Charging System (03.04)................................ 3-4-1 Safety Precautions .................................................. 4-1
Maintenance ........................................................... 4-2Fuel Rails - Renew ................................................. 4-2
Fuel Injection Pressure Sensor - Renew .................. 4-3
Fuel Temperature Sensor - Renew ......................... 4-3
Fuel Injector Engine Set - Renew............................ 4-4
Fuel Injector - Each - LH Bank - Renew.................. 4-5
Fuel Injector - Each - RH Bank - Renew ................. 4-5
Engine Set - Fuel Injector - LH Bank - Renew ......... 4-6
Engine Set - Fuel Injector - RH Bank - Renew......... 4-6
Accessory Drive System (03.05) ............................ 3-5-1 Description ............................................................. 5-1Auxiliary Drives...................................................... 5-1
Automatic Belt Tensioner ....................................... 5-1
Specifications ......................................................... 5-1
Maintenance ........................................................... 5-1

Engine Assembly (03.00)
Engine (03.00)3-0-6 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
7. Remove throttle body duct for access (clips x3) (refer to Figure 2).
Suspension Removal
8. Remove RH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
9. Remove LH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
10. Remove road wheel/s.
11. Remove brake callipers (tie aside).
12. Remove brake discs.
13. Remove anti-roll bar from links (nuts x2).
14. Remove front springs and da mpers (refer to Workshop
Manual procedure 04.03.AA Spring and Damper
Assembly - Front Pair - Renew).
15. Disconnect track rod ends.
16. Remove level sensor link from bottom arm (nut x1).
17. Mark lower arm bolt and washer positions (to retain geometry).
18. Remove bottom arms (nut and bolt x4) with uprights and top arm.
19. Disconnect level sensor multiplug.
Cooling Removal
20. Drain coolant (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill). 21. Disconnect top hose and unclip from body (refer to
Figure 3).
22. Disconnect bottom hose and tie aside (refer to Figure 4).
23. Disconnect expansion tank to engine hose (quickfit).
24. Disconnect heater feed hose (quickfit) (refer to Figure
5).
Figure 5
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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).
Figure 22
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Figure 25
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Engine Structure (03.01)
3-1-2Workshop ManualIssue 4, November 2008
Figure 2 - Cylinder Numbers
Cylinder Block Drain Plug
The coolant drain plug is on the rear left side of the cylinder block.
On vehicles that have a cold climate package (for example: vehicles that operate in conditions regularly below -30°C) a
cylinder block heater unit is installed instead of the drain plug (Refer to Figure 3).
Figure 3 - Cylinder Block Heater
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Engine Structure (03.01)
Issue 4, November 2008Workshop Manual 3-1-5
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.
25 18
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)
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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
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Removal LH Side
16. Remove coil cover.
17. Disconnect breather hoses from cam cover (x2) for
access.
18. Release harness fir tree clips (x3) from cylinder head and move aside.
19. Remove fuse box bracket fixings (bolt and nut) (allows movement).
20. Remove ECM (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.13.ND Module - Powe r Train Control - RHD -
Renew).
21. Remove battery lead (1x nut and rubber cover) from fuse box (2x leads).
22. Remove multiplugs (x10) from fusebox.
23. Disconnect purge line from manifold (quickfit) and
support clip for access.
24. Remove earth terminal (1x nut and rubber cover) from fusebox.
25. Remove fuse box from bracket (bolt x2).
26. Release harness fir tree clips (x3) from engine bracket.
27. Feed harness from inner wing and over engine.
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. Remove booster hose from support bracket.
38. Disconnect manifold heating hoses (x2).
39. Disconnect throttle body multiplug and harness clip.
40. Disconnect breather pipe qu ickfits (x2) from air cleaner
duct.
41. Disconnect air clea ner duct (clip x1).
42. Disconnect EGR vacuum hose.
43. Disconnect EGR pipe union and tie aside. 44. Remove manifold bolts (x 10) (see Figure 1)
Figure 1
45. Remove bolts (x2) bracket to manifold (rear).
46. Move manifold (2x people) forward, remove bolt for
purge line P-clip, remove manifold.
47. Remove gaskets and clean mating faces.
48. Removal Manifold Parts
49. Remove EGR valve (bolts x2) and gasket.
50. Remove IAT sensor.
51. Remove throttle body (bolts x4) and gasket.
52. Remove fuel rail (bolts x4) with injectors.
Installation
1. Install fuel rail (bolts x4) wi th 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.
5. Installation Manifold to Vehicle
6. Install new gaskets to cyli nder block (glue in place).
7. Install manifold (allowing access to install bolt for purge line P-clip).
8. Install manifold bolts (x10) (torque and tightening sequence).
9. Install bolts (x2) bracket to manifold (rear).
10. Connect EGR pipe union.
11. Connect EGR vacuum hose.
12. Connect air cleaner duct (clip x1).
13. Connect breather pipe quickf its (x2) to air cleaner duct.
14. Connect throttle body multiplug and harness clip.
15. Connect manifold heating hoses (x2).
16. Install booster hose to support bracket.
Installation RH Side
17. Connect EGR vacuum pipe to sensor and manifold.
18. Install coolant pipe bracket (bolt x2, nut x2).
19. Connect EGR (x1), fuel rail pressure sensor (x1) and
injector multiplugs (x4).
20. Refit harness to coolant pipe bracket (fir tree x3).
21. Connect heater hose to pipe (quick fit).
22. Refit heater hose (clipx2) and EGR vacuum lines (clips x2) to bracket.
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