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

Engine Sealing: Specifications

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Engine Sealing › Specifications
03 EngineSpecifications · page 1 of 2

Specifications

DescriptionNm.lb./ft.
Cam cover107
Dipstick tube64
Timing cover:
Bolts 1 to 7, 9 to 18 and 20 to 27129
Bolts 8 and 19107
Crankshaft pulley bolt320236
Alternator mounting bracket2115.5
Alternator4030
Coolant manifold96.5
Coolant pump129
Coolant pump pulley10 + 45° 7 + 45°
PAS pump2115.5
Accessory drive belt idler pulleys4030
Accessory drive belt tensioner4030
Heater hose brackets:
M6 Bolts129
M5 Nuts53.7
Harness support brackets:
M5 Nut53.7
M6 Screw107
M8 Screw2518.5

Maintenance

Engine Timing Cover - Renew

ItemCode
Engine Timing Cover-RenewLHD 03.10.AF
Engine Timing Cover-RenewRHD 03.10.CF
  1. Remove the front subframe (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 02.01.BA Subframe Assembly - Front - Remove for Access and Refit).
  2. Put an applicable container in position under the engine to collect drained oil.

    3. DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN. USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.

  3. Remove the sump drain plug and drain the oil from the engine.
  4. Remove the oil tank assembly (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.02.CA Tank Assembly - Oil Cooler - Renew).
  5. Drain cooling system (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
  6. Remove the left cam cover (Refer to 'Left Side Cam Cover - Remove and Install', page 3-10-4)
Engine with coolant manifold and hoses disconnected.
  1. Remove the outer and inner seals from the left cam cover.
  2. Remove the right cam cover (Refer to 'Right Side Cam Cover - Remove and Install', page 3-10-9).
  3. Remove the outer and inner seals from the right cam cover.
  4. Release the clips and disconnect the two coolant hoses from the coolant manifold.
  5. Release the clip and disconnect the hose from oil the separator.
  6. Remove the four M6 Torx screws that attach the coolant manifold to the cylinder heads (Refer to Figure 1).
Engine with timing cover removed, showing water pump pulley and drive belt.
  1. Release the coolant manifold from the coolant pipe.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector for the temperature sensor.
  3. Remove the coolant manifold.
  4. Remove and discard the two O-rings from the manifold.
  5. Loosen the three M6 attachment screws for the water pump pulley (Refer to Figure 2).
  1. Turn the auxiliary drive belt tensioner to release the tension from the drive belt.
  2. Remove the drive belt.
  3. Remove the three M6 screws that attach the water pump pulley and remove the pulley.

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