Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Aston Martin
01 00 Introduction02 01 Body system03 02 Frame and mounting04 03 Engine05 04 Suspension06 05 Driveline07 06 Brake system08 07 Transmission09 08 Clutch10 09 Exhaust11 10 Fuel12 11 Steering13 12 Climate control14 13 Information, gauge and warning15 14 Power supply16 15 Vehicle entertainment17 16 Vacuum distribution18 17 Lighting19 18 Electric distribution and electronic control20 19 Electronic features21 20 Appendix and glossary
Aston Martin DB9 Factory Workshop Manual (Issue 2, 2005)04 · 03 Engine
04 · Engine

Inlet / Exhaust Manifolds

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Engine Structure › Inlet / Exhaust Manifolds
03 EngineInlet / Exhaust Manifolds
Diagram of cylinder head assembly showing Bearing Caps, Lash Adjuster, Cam Follower, and Camshaft

Each cylinder is provided with two inlet and two exhaust valves. The valves are operated by cam followers beneath each camshaft. Valve clearances are maintained at zero by a hydraulic tappet system (lash adjuster) pressurised from the main engine lubrication system.

Inlet / Exhaust Manifolds

Two six-branch exhaust manifolds, locate four primary catalytic converters and eight oxygen sensors.

Four engine management oxygen sensors are mounted before the primary catalysts. Four catalyst monitor oxygen sensors are mounted after the primary catalysts.

Diagram of exhaust manifold assembly showing Engine Management Oxygen Sensors, Catalytic Converters, and Catalyst Monitor Oxygen Sensors

Intake air is filtered and passed through mass air flow meters (MAF). The air then passes through the throttle bodies into the six branch inlet manifolds.

Specifications

BlockMM
Cylinder Bore Grade 289.010 - 89.020
Main Bearing Bore (without shells)72.400 - 72.424
Cylinder HeadsMM
Head Face-Roof Button14.75 - 15.25
Valve Seat Width - Inlet1.10 - 1.40
Valve Seat Width - Exhaust1.40 - 1.70
Camshaft Bore26.987 - 27.012
Camshaft Journals26.936 - 26. 962
Head Volume46.70 - 49.70 ml.

Camshaft End Play

0.025 - 0.165 mm (using a force of 30-50 lbs - do not exceed 50 lb. as damage may occur to the thrust washer).

Camshaft SensorsMM
Air Gap1 (±0.5)

Torque Figures

DescriptionNm.lb./ft.
Cylinder head1. Bolts 1 to 1437-4327.5-32
2. Bolts 15-1615-2011.5-15
3. Bolts 1-1485°-95°
4. Release bolts 1-14Min. 360°
5. Bolts 1 to 1437-4327.5-32
6. Bolts 15-1623-2717-20
7. Bolts 1 to 1485°-95°
8. Bolts 1 to 1485°-95°
Camshaft bearing caps8-126-9

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