Engine Structure (03.01); Description; Engine Block; Cylinder Block Drain Plug - Aston Martin V8 Vantage Workshop Manual

Engine Structure (03.01)

Engine (03.00)

Engine Structure (03.01)

Description

Engine Block

The 4.2L engine consists of an eight cylinder 90 degree 'Enclosed V' configuration liquid cooled aluminium cylinder block
with dry cast liners.
Viewed from the driving position, the right-hand cylinder bank is designated A-bank and the left-hand cylinder bank as B-
bank.

Cylinder Block Drain Plug

The coolant drain plug is located on the rear left side of the
cylinder block.
On vehicles supplied with a cold climate package (i.e.
vehicles operating in conditions regularly below -30°C) a
cylinder block heater unit is fitted instead of the drain plug.
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October 2005 Workshop Manual 3-2-1