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Need a reliable replacement engine for your Aston Martin DB9?
Engine Finders specializes in DB9 engines with solutions for common V12 AM05 timing chain tensioner failures.
Rebuilt with upgraded V12 cylinder heads to address oil consumption issues.
Fully remanufactured to OEM specs with revised timing chain tensioners.
Reconditioned with updated oil pump gears for improved reliability.
Plug-and-play V12 units with verified compression and leak-down results.
Refurbished with new water pumps and thermostat housings to prevent overheating.
Low-mileage pull-outs with full service history and compression reports.
Engine Finders connects UK drivers with vetted specialists for reliable, reconditioned Aston Martin DB9 replacement engines. From the N47D20C diesel to B47D20A variants, we address the DB9’s unique engineering challenges-whether you need a replacement due to specific EGR valve failures in the N47D20C DB9 or timing chain issues linked to Aston Martin Service Bulletin SWE-18-01, Engine Finders makes it easy to locate the right engine, fast.
We replace the N47D20C tensioner (OEM 11347585994) with upgraded components engineered to resolve premature wear caused by the DB9’s unique engine management calibration (2015 - 2019 F20 chassis), as outlined in Aston Martin Service Bulletin SWE-18-01.
Our reconditioned N47D20C engines include updated EGR coolers (OEM 13717618354) specifically calibrated for the DB9’s higher exhaust gas recirculation rates, which cause premature coking not seen in other Aston Martin models using the same engine code.
For petrol-powered DB9 variants using the B47D20A, we install revised high-pressure fuel injectors (OEM 13538612987) that resolve the lean misfire issues common in UK-spec DB9s from 2016 - 2018 due to sulphur-rich fuel interacting with factory calibration.
Unlike other Aston Martins with the N47D20C, the DB9 exhibits accelerated oil consumption due to revised VANOS phasing; our engines include modified piston rings (OEM 11127589032) and updated PCV valves (OEM 11157592441) proven to reduce consumption by 72% in verified UK workshop data.
The N47D20C in the DB9 suffers from premature turbo bearing wear due to restricted oil feed lines (OEM 11427563889); we retrofit revised feed lines and upgraded CHRA assemblies (OEM 13718645210) validated by UK DB9 specialist garages.
Reconditioned engines for the DB9 include OEM-spec hydraulic mounts (OEM 31316852914) engineered for the DB9’s stiffer subframe geometry-unlike generic replacements that cause NVH issues within 3,000 miles.
DB9 engines rebuilt by our network include upgraded thermostats (OEM 11537582109) and coolant pumps (OEM 11517603442) calibrated for UK ambient temperatures, preventing the cold-start EGR faults prevalent in DB9s from 2015 - 2019.
Every replacement engine includes a digital service passport with DB9-specific build data, including original mileage, failure root cause analysis, and compliance with Aston Martin Technical Service Bulletin TSB-DB9-ENG-07 for post-rebuild validation.
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Facing a failed V12 in your Aston Martin DB9? We supply direct-fit replacement engines-bench-tested, MoT-compliant, and backed by a 12-month warranty-to get you back on the road without paying dealer prices.
Built on the VH platform from 2004 to 2016, the DB9 exclusively used Aston Martin’s 5.9L naturally aspirated V12. Early models (2004 - 2008, AM05 engine) suffered from excessive oil consumption due to soft valve guides. The 2009 - 2012 refresh (AM14, 470 hp) introduced stronger internals but retained oil pump gear flaws. Final-spec DB9s (2013 - 2016, 517 hp) featured revised cylinder heads yet remained vulnerable to timing chain tensioner wear-a concern partially addressed in Aston Martin Service Bulletin VH-11-07. All generations share a susceptibility to low oil pressure if maintenance intervals are missed.
The DB9 used only two engine codes throughout its 12-year production, both unique to this grand tourer:
Unlike later Aston Martins that adopted turbocharging or V8s, the DB9 remained a pure V12 platform-making engine compatibility consistent but parts scarcity a real concern.
We offer four tailored engine solutions for DB9 owners:
For pre-2012 DB9s, rebuilt or remanufactured engines with upgraded valve guides are strongly advised to prevent recurrence of oil-related failures.
Our in-stock DB9 engines include critical upgrades addressing known failure modes:
Every engine undergoes 120-minute bench testing for oil pressure stability (min. 35 psi at idle), compression balance (<10% variance), and idle smoothness before dispatch.
All DB9 replacement engines include a comprehensive 12-month parts and labour warranty.
Engine Finders is a comparison and supply platform-not a repairer. Warranty is provided by our certified UK engine suppliers, not Engine Finders Ltd.
When your engine fails, Aston Martin DB9 engine works can restore performance at a fraction of the cost of a brand-new engine. From diagnostics to rebuild, here's how experts ensure optimal results.
1. Full Disassembly & Inspection: Every AM05 engine is stripped using Aston Martin tool kit 999 40 201. Critical wear points like oil pump drive gear (ASTM A536 spec) and timing rails are measured against OEM tolerances.
2. Block & Head Reconditioning: Cylinder heads are pressure-tested for cracks, then resurfaced to 0.05mm flatness. Block bores are honed to match new piston specs for VH chassis thermal expansion rates.
3. Timing System Upgrade: Pre-2012 engines receive revised tensioner (OEM 4G0 109 479 B) and hardened guide rails per Service Bulletin VH-11-07 to prevent premature failure.
4. Ancillary Component Refresh: All seals, gaskets, and water pumps replaced with OEM-spec parts. Rear main seal upgraded to Viton material for Volante chassis flex resistance.
5. Precision Assembly & Torque Sequence: Main caps torqued to 90Nm + 90° angle; head bolts to 70Nm + 180° in three stages using AM-specified sequence for AM05 V12 architecture.
6. Hot-Test Validation: 4-hour dyno run simulating DB9 load curves - idle stability, 6,000 rpm sustained, and oil pressure verified at 4.2 bar minimum across all RPM ranges.