engine ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 Repair Manual

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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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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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7. Remove LH exhaust camshaft bearing cap retaining
bolts (x10) evenly and in stages (see Figure).
Figure 1
8. Note their orientation and markings and remove the LH exhaust camshaft bearing caps.
9. Remove LH exhaust ca mshaft (see Figure 2).
Figure 2
10. Remove bolts (x2) securing front end of LH cylinder
head to cylinder block.
11. Remove bolts (x10), evenly and in stages securing LH cylinder head to cylinder block (see Figure 3).
Figure 3
12. With assistance, remove LH cylinder head assembly.
13. Remove and discard cylinder head gasket.
14. Remove nuts (x8) securing RH exhaust manifold to cylinder head.
15. Remove LH exhaust manifold, remove and discard gasket.
16. Remove Torx bolts (x2), spacer on exhaust Torx bolt, securing RH intake and exhaust camshaft sprockets to
camshafts (see Figure 4).
Figure 4
17. Remove bolts (x2) securing RH secondary timing chain
tensioner to cylinder head (see Figure 5).
Figure 5
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18. Remove RH camshaft sprockets complete with timing
chain and tensioner from camshafts (see Figure 6).
Figure 6
19.Remove bolts (x3) securing tool (303-1215) to cylinder head, remove special tool (see Figure 7).
Figure 7
20. Remove RH intake camshaft bearing cap retaining bolts (x10) evenly and in stages (see Figure 8).
Figure 8
21. Note their orientation and markings and remove the RH intake camshaft bearing caps.
22. Remove RH intake camshaft (see Figure 9).
Figure 9
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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).

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Lubrication System (03.02)
Engine (03.00)
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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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ItemCode
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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
Figure 3
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