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

Install

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Valve Train › Install
03 EngineInstall
  1. Remove the special tool (refer to Figure 1 - Right side shown).
Engine component with chain and sprocket, arrows pointing to bolts

Figure 1 (Right Side Shown)

  1. Collect the spacer (303-530/04) if used.
  2. Loosen the bolts that attach the ten intake camshaft bearing caps gradually, in steps (refer to Figure 2 - Right side shown).
Engine head with camshafts and bolts, arrows pointing to bolts

Figure 2 (Right Side Shown)

  1. Record the installed direction and positions and remove the five right intake bearing caps.
  2. Remove the right intake camshaft (refer to Figure 3 - Right side shown).
Hand removing camshaft from engine head

Figure 3 (Right Side Shown)

Install

  1. Apply clean engine oil to the items that follow:
    • The camshaft journals
    • The camshaft lobes
    • The bearing surfaces on the cylinder head
    • The bearing caps.
  2. Install the right intake camshaft.
  3. Install the five bearing caps in their initial positions.

Tighten the bearing cap bolts gradually in a diagonal sequence to correctly seat the camshaft bearing caps.

  1. Install and torque the ten bolts in the sequence shown in Figure 3.
Diagram showing bolt sequence for camshaft bearing caps

Figure 3

  1. Install the M12 Torx bolt to attach the sprocket to the camshaft.
  2. Rotate the camshaft as necessary and measure and record each valve clearance.
  3. Do steps 4 to 6 again.
  4. Calculate the necessary tappet grade for each valve.

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