Installing the Engine Bay Cross Braces in an Aston Martin DB9

If you’ve had to access something under the Engine Bay Cross Braces in your DB9 (like me changing my Coil Packs and Spark Plugs) you eventually need to get them reinstalled.   This is likely one of your final steps under the hood, and you will be feeling the elation of completing your project and will be anxious to get onto more important matters like ‘starting her up’.   Getting this done right is important because if you don’t do it properly, you can get some oddball squeaking from your front end. Continue reading “Installing the Engine Bay Cross Braces in an Aston Martin DB9”

Removing the Engine Bay Cross Braces from an Aston Martin DB9

Aston Martin DB9 Engine BracesUnder the hood (bonnet) of the DB9 are three structural cross braces linking the strut towers and the firewall in a triangle (natures strongest shape).  These braces perform a vital role in the cars handling – stiffening the front of the chassis.  If you are about to do some service work like changing your coil packs, spark plugs, PCV valves or even the windshield washer bottle filler neck you may need to remove one or all of these braces. Continue reading “Removing the Engine Bay Cross Braces from an Aston Martin DB9”