DB9 undressed *****don't look if your squeamish*****
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Kylie said:
Eeek!!! More to the point why why it getting its armour taken off....minor accident???
standard procedure to replace the spark plugs... Donk ask about the oil filter change 
Its a great image, and a good question. Why? (A part os me also thinks if it can be done, then can we take the DB9 drivetrain and put it into my DBS V8??
It is standard procedure for any major engine work, these shots were taken after refitting the left hand cylinder head, just before refitting the body,
Why did you have to take the head off I hear you say, This hire car was severely abused, thrashed from stone cold causing a valve spring to break and two of the valves contacted the piston causing engine damage, these cars are designed to be driven hard, But not revved to it's limit when cold, no engine will take that kind of abuse, on saying that how little damage was done relatively is a testament to Aston Martin's build and design quality,
Why did you have to take the head off I hear you say, This hire car was severely abused, thrashed from stone cold causing a valve spring to break and two of the valves contacted the piston causing engine damage, these cars are designed to be driven hard, But not revved to it's limit when cold, no engine will take that kind of abuse, on saying that how little damage was done relatively is a testament to Aston Martin's build and design quality,
yep four velcro straps and off she comes, you can do the same on the V8 Vantage but it is not usually necessary as you have more access and we usually remove the transmission, torque tube and only the front subframe rather than take it all down in one, with the upcoming V12 Vantage the DB9 procedure will probably be used,
I'm not an engineer so apologies for the probably really dopey question, but it looks like you have unbolted the body from the engine/gearbox/front & rear suspension and pulled the body up. Is that about right? How long does that take? Have you got any more pics?
This is a bit like playschool for me - when they'd show you how a factory works - love it - excellent thread Rick!!
This is a bit like playschool for me - when they'd show you how a factory works - love it - excellent thread Rick!!
when fault codes are stored in the engine management system there is freeze frame data which can be analysed, which can tell a whole story, also on some of these hire cars i have fitted data collection devices so that the hire companies have proof if a car is abused,
As for buying a car of this calibre there is usually many tell tale signs, high mileage, the log book (v5) will show the previous keeper, they tend to have had quite a bit of paintwork and the interiors are usually marked more than normal, an inspection by the rac, aa, dealer or specialist will highlight any problems,
As for buying a car of this calibre there is usually many tell tale signs, high mileage, the log book (v5) will show the previous keeper, they tend to have had quite a bit of paintwork and the interiors are usually marked more than normal, an inspection by the rac, aa, dealer or specialist will highlight any problems,
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And I'd second the recommendation for an inspection. I had mine inspected by Rick, and he pointed out a number of things which were addressed by the dealer, and had they been missed would have been very costly for me to correct. These are expensive cars to buy and run so a professional inspection can easily pay for itself!!
Fascinating pictures. Thanks Rick.
How many bolts hold the subframes etc to the body? And are they nut and bolts or are there threaded holes in the body end?
How do they prevent issues with bimetallic corrosion (am assuming the mount points are ali and the bolts steel)?
The frame for the body's bonded isn't it? Presumably both it and the subframes/torque tube arrangement contribute to stiffness?
How many bolts hold the subframes etc to the body? And are they nut and bolts or are there threaded holes in the body end?
How do they prevent issues with bimetallic corrosion (am assuming the mount points are ali and the bolts steel)?
The frame for the body's bonded isn't it? Presumably both it and the subframes/torque tube arrangement contribute to stiffness?
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