ASTON MARTIN CLIENT SERVICES

SERVICE POLICY LETTER
Reference number:

SPL-03-0584V2

Issued: 07 September 2017

Subject:

Introduction of a Remanufactured Long-Block V8 Engine

Applicable to:

All Dealers (Not China)

Distribute to:

After Sales Manager
Executive Manager
Service Manager
Sales Manager

Warranty Staff
Technician(s)
Parts Staff

Reason for Version 2 of this Service Policy Letter.
We have issued Version 2 of this Service Policy Letter because we have changed the Labour Times to include an
allowance for the removal and installation of auxiliary equipment. Changes to this document have a black line against
them in the left margin. Please destroy all copies of SPL-03-0584 that you have and replace them with this Service Policy
Letter SPL-03-0584V2.
Dear Colleagues,
We would like to tell you that there is now a remanufactured replacement long-block V8 engine available. This engine
can only be used as a replacement for the 4.7 litre engine that is installed in V8 Vantage and V8 Vantage S from 09MY
onwards.
The new product is a completely reconditioned unit that has been fully tested and will give a performance and working
life comparable to that of a new engine.
The remanufactured assembly will be available for all 4.7 litre V8 Vantages that are older than 3 months in service, or
have completed 3000 miles (4800 kms) or greater.

Part Number Data
The newly introduced remanufactured engine will replace the part numbers below that were previously available:
4.7 Litre Engine
Old Part Numbers

New Replacement Number

091691
091851

091911

091852
Note:

When you order the remanufactured engine from Parts Operations, you will also need to order the
seal kit that follows:
Part Name

Part Number

Gasket and Seal Kit – V8 Long-Block

6G33-01-10803

Preparation of the removed engine
Figure 1 and Figure 2 show an engine in the correct condition to return to be reconditioned. Make sure that all
components that follow are removed:
Note:

Do not remove the spark plugs. They will give protection against contamination during transport.
Always install new spark plugs in the remanufactured engine.

• Flywheel
• Starter motor assembly and bracket
• Alternator assembly and bracket
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• Water pump assembly and thermostat
• Inlet manifold assembly
• Secondary air pump and related pipes
• Power steering pump assembly
• Wiring harness
• Ignition coils
• Accessory drive belt and tensioners
• Lifting eyes
• All brackets, hoses and pipes.
You will need to install all of these components onto the replacement long-block engine before and during installation.
Install all of the plastic sealing plugs that you remove from the remanufactured engine into the old engine for return.
We have added a time allowance for this additional work. Refer to the list of Labour Times given below.

Figure 1

Figure 2

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Warranty Data
Procedure and Labour Time
Description

Labour Time

ROT Code

Remove and Install Long-Block Engine Assembly – V8 Coupe

25.60 hours

03.00.AF

Remove and Install Long-Block Engine Assembly – V8 Roadster

28.45 hours

03.00.AF

If you have any questions about this Policy Letter, please speak to Client Services – Technical on Tel: +44 (0) 1926
644720.
Thank you for your continued support.
Yours faithfully

Phil Eaglesfield
Director, Client Services.

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