SPL-03-1020 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ASTON MARTIN CLIENT SERVICES
SERVICE POLICY LETTER

Reference number:
SPL-03-1020
Issued: 04 April, 2018
Subject:
Introduction of Remanufactured Long-Block V12 Engines
Applicable to:
All Dealers (except China)
Distribute to:
After Sales Manager

Executive Manager

Service Manager

Sales Manager
Warranty Staff

Technician(s)

Parts Staff
Reason for a new version of Service Policy Letter SPL-03-0600.

This is a new version of Service Policy Letter SPL-03-0600. This SPL has changed Labour Times which include the time

for the removal and installation of auxiliary equipment. Changes to SPL-03-0600 have a black line against them in the left

margin.

Please destroy all copies of SPL-03-0600 that you have and replace them with Service Policy Letter SPL-03-1020.

Dear Colleagues,

We would like to tell you that there are now remanufactured long-block V12 engines available. These engines can only

be used as a replacement for the V12 engines that are installed in the vehicles shown in Table 1.

The new products are completely reconditioned units that have been fully tested and will give a performance and

working life comparable to that of a new engine.

The remanufactured assemblies will be available for all V12 engines that are older than 3 months in service, or have

completed 3000 miles (4800 kms) or greater.
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

• Thermostat

• Inlet manifold assemblies

• 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.
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Figure 1
Figure 2
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Part Number Data

Note:
There is still stock of V12 engines which use the old part numbers. You must continue to order parts with

the old part numbers until these are all used. At this point, the old part numbers will be replaced by the

new part numbers.

Table 1 – V12 Engine Old and New Part Numbers
Engine Code

AM02

AM03

AM04

AM06

AM08

AM09

AM10

AM11

AM11

AM16

AM25

AM28

AM29
Note:
V12 Engine

Old Part Numbers

091762

DB7 Vantage (99-03MY)

091763

Vanquish (01-04MY)

091764

091765

DB9 (05-08MY)

091767

Vanquish and Vanquish S

091766

(05-07MY)

091769

DBS

091771

091768

DB9 (09-12MY)

091770

V12 Vantage (09-13MY)

091817

DB9 (13MY-on)

091834

Rapide and Vanquish (13091859

14.5MY)

Rapide (10-12.5MY)

091787

Virage

091818

V12 Vantage S (14MY-on)

ED23-6007-AA

Rapide S, Taraf and

FD43-6007-AA

Vanquish (15MY-on)

Model
New Part Numbers

091947

091957

091948

091949

091958

091951

091950

091959

091952

091950

091953
When you order the remanufactured engine from Parts Operations, you will also need to order the seal kit

that follows:

Part Name
Gasket and Seal Kit – V12 Long-Block
04 April, 2018
Part Number

AD23-01-10185
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Warranty Data

Procedure and Labour Time

Description
Labour Time
ROT Code
28 hours
03.00.AF
Remove and Install Long-Block Engine Assembly – Vanquish, Vanquish S (01-07MY)
28.55 hours
03.00.AF
Remove and Install Long-Block Engine Assembly – DB9 (05-12MY)
28.30 hours
03.00.AF
Remove and Install Long-Block Engine Assembly – DB9 (13MY-on) LHD
27.15 hours
03.00.AF
Remove and Install Long-Block Engine Assembly – DB9 (13MY-on) RHD
27.50 hours
03.00.AF
Remove and Install Long-Block Engine Assembly – DBS
31.30 hours
03.00.AF
Remove and Install Long-Block Engine Assembly – Virage
32.20 hours
03.00.AF
Remove and Install Long-Block Engine Assembly – Rapide (10-12.5MY) LHD
27.85 hours
03.00.AF
Remove and Install Long-Block Engine Assembly – Rapide (10-12.5MY) RHD
28 hours
03.00.AF
Remove and Install Long-Block Engine Assembly – Rapide S (14-14.5MY) LHD
25.70 hours
03.00.AF
Remove and Install Long-Block Engine Assembly – Rapide S (14-14.5MY) RHD
25.80 hours
03.00.AF
Remove and Install Long-Block Engine Assembly – Rapide, Rapide S (15MY-on) LHD
25.90 hours
03.00.AF
Remove and Install Long-Block Engine Assembly – Rapide, Rapide S (15MY-on) RHD
27.55 hours
03.00.AF
Remove and Install Long-Block Engine Assembly – Taraf
26.90 hours
03.00.AF
Remove and Install Long-Block Engine Assembly – V12 Vantage (09-13MY) LHD
27.85 hours
03.00.AF
Remove and Install Long-Block Engine Assembly – V12 Vantage (09-13MY) RHD
28 hours
03.00.AF
Remove and Install Long-Block Engine Assembly – V12 Vantage S (14MY-on) LHD
29.45 hours
03.00.AF
Remove and Install Long-Block Engine Assembly – V12 Vantage S (14MY-on) RHD
30.10 hours
03.00.AF
Remove and Install Long-Block Engine Assembly – Vanquish (13MY-on) Coupe LHD
28.55 hours
03.00.AF
Remove and Install Long-Block Engine Assembly – Vanquish (13MY-on) Volante LHD
26.25 hours
03.00.AF
Remove and Install Long-Block Engine Assembly – Vanquish (13MY-on) RHD
26.60 hours
03.00.AF
Remove and Install Long-Block Engine Assembly – DB7 Vantage
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.
04 April, 2018
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