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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual (2005-2010)04 · 03 Engine
04 · Engine

Thermostat - Renew

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Cooling System › Thermostat - Renew
03 EngineThermostat - Renew
  1. Install and tighten pressure cap.
  2. Run engine until normal operating temperature is reached.
  3. Stop engine, allow to cool down.
  4. Re-check coolant level, top-up as necessary.

Thermostat - Renew

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Thermostat - Renew03.03.CB

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).
  5. Remove breather valve bracket for access (nuts x2 bolt x1).
  6. Remove thermostat housing from manifold (bolt x3).
  7. Remove thermostat and sealing ring.

Installation

  1. Install new thermostat and sealing ring.
  2. Install thermostat housing (torque).
  3. Install breather valve bracket.
  4. Install breather hoses (x3) and clip.
  5. Clip engine harness.
  6. Install breather valve.
  7. Refill coolant (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).

Water Pump - Renew

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Water Pump - Renew03.03.CD

Removal

  1. Drain cooling system (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
  2. Disconnect breather pipe quickfits (x2) from air cleaner duct.
  3. Remove throttle body duct for access. (clips x3).
  4. Remove pump pulley bolts (x3) (refer to Figure 1).
View of the water pump pulley area showing three bolts indicated by arrows on the black circular component.

Figure 1

  1. Release tensioner and slip belt from idler.
  2. Remove pump pulley.
  3. Remove pump (bolts x7) (refer to Figure 2).
Close up view of the water pump assembly with seven bolts around its perimeter indicated by an arrow.

Figure 2

Installation

  1. Install pump (bolts x7) (torque), clean mating faces.
  2. Fit pulley to pump with bolts.
  3. Torque pulley bolts (bolt x3).
  4. Release tensioner and slip belt on idler.
  5. Install throttle body duct.
  6. Connect breather pipe quickfits (x2) to air cleaner duct.
  7. Refill cooling system (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).

Water Pump Pulley - Renew

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Water Pump Pulley - Renew03.03.CE

Removal

  1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
  2. Disconnect breather pipe quickfits (x2) from air cleaner duct.

WARNING
DO NOT REMOVE THE PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLANT IS HOT. ALLOW TIME FOR THE COOLANT / ENGINE TO COOL. TAKE PARTICULAR CARE TO AVOID BURNS FROM THE COOLING SYSTEM.

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