Do-it-yourself auto repair UAZ 469

Many owners of this model have personal experience in repairing the UAZ 469 body with their own hands. The creation of a car factory in Ulyanovsk has long become legendary in the expanses of the post-Soviet space. The UAZ has, despite its apparent soldierly clumsiness, a lot of positive qualities, among which is increased cross-country ability.

It is known that in Soviet times the car was used to transport field military commanders, so it was endowed with excellent driving characteristics - a practically unkillable undercarriage. But, like any unit assembled from iron, this car also has problems with the body.

Personal experience of do-it-yourself UAZ 469 body repair associated with several factors, the reasons for which it is necessary to carry out appropriate work. Firstly, this is a rather aggressive operating environment (it's no secret that the car is driven mainly on wild off-road). Secondly, it also matters that many of the privately owned specimens are already quite old cars, which, despite their strong physique, are slowly beginning to age.

Such repairs, as a rule, are divided into small, performed even without the help of a welding unit, and global, large, requiring rather large expenses (when the entire wing is changed, for example, or, even more difficult, load-bearing parts of the body).

In principle, with certain skills, both of them could be produced in a personal garage, if there was an appropriate tool at hand. But still, it is recommended for beginners to carry out major repairs under the guidance of an experienced craftsman so as not to disturb the geometry of the body (otherwise, your car will not look very aesthetically pleasing at the end of the procedures).

Removing the old layers of paint from our fishing and hunting UAZ with a friend (we decided to make a fashionable spotted camouflage color), we found corrosion spots and even several holes in the body of the body. Of course, they were a little upset. With places where there is rust, it is clear what to do: they cleaned it to the metal, processed it as expected, puttied and sanded. Everything went smoothly and imperceptibly. But what to do with holes? Not to change the entire wing because of several holes: it’s expensive, and, frankly, our plans to carry out such global work were not included.

Kum advised to close up the holes (each of which was from a centimeter to two in diameter) with fiberglass and putty. Such a repair, of course, is quite simple to perform, and it is perhaps the cheapest in terms of means. But I read somewhere that such a method is considered short-lived by specialists, something like a temporary fire option (although, sometimes we have nothing more permanent than temporary). Because, being exposed to active moisture (and the machine is operated in the field), soon the place begins to bubble, swell, which leads to the expansion of the affected areas. And the hole as a result is even larger than it was. And who needs it?

After consulting again, we decided to install more durable patches on the bodywork (made of metal). The metal was taken from the remaining scraps of the sheet, quite good and durable. In terms of thickness - a little even thicker than the regular bodywork (well, just such a piece was found at hand). They cut out the patches with a grinder according to the sizes measured in advance (with a margin so that they cover the holes well). At first, the parts were thoroughly polished and ground them to the places of deployment. Then they took a powerful soldering iron and irradiated the joints.

The lapped patch was heated with a soldering iron and placed on the planned tinned place. Carefully soldered so that the surfaces did not have protrusions. Tweaked a bit with a hammer. We waited a while and checked the strength of the solder. Got it tight! The top was sanded again.

So, our patch turned out to be even, and not particularly protruding above the general surface of the wing. The same procedure was carried out with the next hole in the body. Everything was done according to an established scheme, so the procedure took even less time.

Then the places where they put the patches degreased, applied putty, rubbed, sanded, applied again, corrected and sanded clean. Further - as according to plan (but before that they even looked more closely at the entire body for possible flaws: pah-pah, in other places everything was fine everywhere) - priming, painting in the main tone, overlaying spots of several colors related in gamut. And here is our dream in the flesh: when it dries up, we will go fishing right away!

As you can see: everything is not so complicated as it seemed at first glance. So do not be scared right away, but our personal experience of repairing the body of the UAZ 469 with our own hands, I hope, will help you in gaining self-confidence!

UAZ 469 is the legendary brainchild of the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant, which has increased cross-country ability. In Soviet times, the car was used to transport military commanders, because. possessed excellent running characteristics, reliability and comfort necessary for off-road driving.

Like any car, the UAZ eventually has problems with the body. Often, restoration is associated with insufficient quality of roads, aggressive operating conditions. Basically, all the delights of off-road driving affect the chassis, bottom and wings. Body repair is of great importance both for the driving characteristics of the car and for the aesthetic appearance. Do-it-yourself UAZ 469 body repair will not be a problem, even in the absence of special equipment or expensive materials.

Often, motorists, having driven their favorite car into the garage to make body repairs, and having removed a layer of paint, they find holes in the metal formed from corrosion or from impacts. But do not despair, you can close the hole without the use of welding, using fiberglass and putty. But this method is used to temporarily eliminate damage, because. the place of putty will begin to swell over time. To seal a small hole, you can use a metal patch, solder and a soldering iron. The scheme is very simple - you need to process the surface, degrease it, attach a piece of metal to the hole and heat it with a powerful soldering iron. If irregularities have formed, you can trim them with a hammer and cover them with a special putty.

When repairing the UAZ 469 body on your own, by removing the wings and doors, you may encounter a more serious problem - rotten body elements, such as pillars, sills, etc., affecting the strength characteristics of the structure. Such defects must be removed with a grinder and replaced by installing a new metal using welding. The most important thing in body repair is to carry out welding work, after setting the optimal welding modes and practicing on a piece of metal of the same thickness as the body, to prevent burns.

The next step to complete the body repair is painting. As for this item, it is better to leave this matter in the hands of specialists, but, of course, you can do the work yourself. Before painting, it is necessary to remove a layer of old paint, sand the surface, rinse it and degrease it, and treat places with pitting with special means. If this is not done in advance, all the work will go down the drain, because bubbles will form in these places and the paint will crack.After that, using a special automotive putty, we begin to remove body irregularities. Before painting on the body, apply a layer of phosphate primer and several layers of acrylic, after which sand the bumps with a grinder and paint. Paint is best applied in 3 layers, allowing each to dry.

UAZ Patriot is a modern Russian SUV with all-wheel drive, which makes it easy to move off-road while fishing, hunting or just for a walk.

The repair of this car is carried out according to the same scheme as the body repair of the UAZ 469. Repair of the UAZ Patriot begins with a complete removal of the paint layer and a careful examination of the Patriot for damage, and if detected, they must be repaired using welding or putty, followed by painting.

These cars are tuned mainly to improve the comfort of off-road trips, after purchase or after a major body repair. But for good cross-country ability, you need to start by changing the wheels. Discs can be installed with a diameter of 15 inches, but the tires themselves are better to be replaced with a larger diameter with a tread pattern that allows you to pass muddy sections of the road. If the car is stuck, a winch will be a necessary tuning element, which will help pull out the SUV or remove, for example, a tree blocking the road. Installing an additional roof rack on the roof will make it possible to take bicycles and a large number of travel essentials with you.

To ensure comfortable movement in the dark, it is necessary to replace the optical system with a newer and more powerful one, and the system of wood chippers and wing trim with embossed aluminum sheets will protect the body from unwanted scratches and damage. Installing the deforester will take several hours, and for this you need to purchase only 2 eye nuts, eye bolts, ties and a pair of cables with a diameter of at least 3 mm.

In order for the engine to "breathe" while traveling through deep puddles or small rivers, you can install a special air intake on the roof, and in order not to spoil the electronics, you need to raise it a little higher and install waterproofing. Also, do not forget about the checkpoint, which must be tightly sealed. The power steering and damping device will help provide better maneuverability and controllability, and the pre-heater will help extend the life of the engine.

To increase the comfort of the driver and passengers, it is not necessary to upholster the interior with leather, install seat heating or a TV. You can simply install power windows and a sunroof, which will allow fresh air to enter the cabin and help you track down the beast on the hunt, and replacing the factory seats will allow you to get the most out of the trip.

The UAZ SUV in our country is as popular as the Niva. These two legendary cars are unlikely to disappear from Russian roads in the next few decades. At the same time, it should be noted that even the factory version of the SUV is suitable for driving on hard off-road and passes in places where some modern SUVs cannot even reach. Despite this, car owners sometimes think about improving the driving performance of their UAZs. Let's figure out what you can upgrade with your own hands.

It is better to start upgrading the UAZ SUV on your own from the technical part. Of course, it is she who affects the patency of the car. There are even peculiar standards, thanks to which almost perfect off-road cars began to appear.

As you know, old UAZ cars were equipped at the factory with ZMZ-402 engines, the main problem of which was constant oil leaks. It is possible to solve this problem, but it is not so easy. It is necessary to replace all gaskets by installing cork counterparts in their place, and fill the rear crankshaft bearing with grease from Mercedes.

There are also UAZ SUVs with three-liter engines. These units do an excellent job with their main tasks and do not need to be boosted. Modernization is usually limited to the installation of iridium candles, which significantly improve the stability of the engine. You can achieve better results by boring the engine cylinders, but do not get carried away, as excessive boring contributes to the thinning of the walls of working containers. Given the high loads experienced by the SUV engine, this can lead to overheating and blue walls.

Important points such as engine power and cylinder ventilation should be taken into account. Everyone knows that the latter factor significantly affects the performance of the motor. To improve the situation, you can buy and install a snorkel, which is displayed on the roof and allows you to overcome even deep fords.

Often, a regular engine is supplemented with an injector, which increases the power of the unit to 130 hp. To do this, you need to replace the cylinder head with an injection one and install additional parts, such as a crankshaft position sensor and lambda probes. Car owners who have done such operations assure that it's worth it.

Like tuning any car, upgrading the UAZ SUV involves changing the transmission, namely the installation of another main pair. For this, a bridge of the Bars brand is usually used, which costs about 150 thousand rubles.

This applies to both axles - front and rear. The reduced range of the standard transmission is 1 to 2, and the tuned transmission has a reduced range of 1 to 2.88. Thanks to this, the SUV easily overcomes serious obstacles without slipping. Thus, the risk of slipping down the hill and other irregularities is minimal.

The title of "SUV" must first be earned, and the UAZ 469 managed to do it. In addition, he was able to do this even in the factory configuration, and only after that, car owners began to redo something in their cars. As for the body of the SUV, it can be raised. The so-called lifting is a very popular phenomenon that allows you to install large wheels. At the same time, the subframe is reinforced, and gaskets are placed under the body mounts. They can be made from hockey pucks. The body lift can reach 250mm or more.

UAZ owners often install additional equipment on their SUVs that makes it easier to overcome off-road conditions. Among the main elements that are available to you today are:

• Reinforced bumper with winch and bull bar. The winch can only be in the front, but the rear one will not hurt you either.
• Protection of the crankcase of the power unit and gearbox. When driving off-road, it is very unpleasant to break through the pan.
• Expedition trunk. This design allows you to carry almost anything. You can also optionally install a ladder on the roof, which simplifies the use of the trunk.
• Finder lights. This additional equipment is not necessary. Most often they are used by owners of SUVs, often driving at dusk or at night.

Separately, a few words can be said about the self-repair of the UAZ 469. The main advantage of an SUV over foreign counterparts is that the domestic SUV is very simple, and you can repair it yourself. If the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser gets stuck in the middle of a puddle or swamp due to an engine failure, there is nothing you can do about it. With UAZ, everything is different: you can dismantle any components and assemblies without special tools and equipment. You will need a simple set of wrenches for any repair.

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The manual is intended for personnel of military repair facilities that perform current and medium repairs of the UAZ-469 vehicle and its modifications. The guide includes:

- general instructions;
- Part I - operational cards for the replacement of the main units, assemblies, instruments and parts, indicating the reasons for the replacement and the technical conditions for assembly, as well as the requirements for painting and testing the car;
- part II - operational cards for the repair of units, assemblies and devices with technical specifications for troubleshooting and repair of parts, assembly of the unit, unit or device;
- applications.

The operating cards indicate all the work performed during the replacement, disassembly and assembly of units and assemblies. If, when replacing a unit or unit, it is necessary to first remove or install another unit or unit, then this operational card provides a link to the corresponding card.

At the same time, this operating card indicates the total time spent on the execution of all work (except for the time for adjustments, which are performed if necessary), and all necessary fixtures and tools are provided. The time in operational cards is given without taking into account the time for preparatory work.

Structural changes in units, assemblies and parts are given in the form of notes to the corresponding transitions of operational maps. The tools and fixtures required to perform work on the replacement or repair of units, assemblies and parts that have structural changes are given in brackets.

More than one thousand articles have probably been written about tuning the 469 UAZ series. I found this one at the UAZbuka and distinguish it from all the others by its colorfulness, the presence of a large number of photos, the price of tuning the UAZ and the simple language of writing. In the future I will write my story, but for now ...

The idea, how to emphasize in particular the 30th "Jubilee" car, prepared in the Off-Road Tourism Workshop - "MWT", has matured for a long time.

And as soon as an offer was received from Dmitry Volkov, the founder of the OJ Company, to promote a new series of front power bumpers on the market, corresponding to the new Tech. Requirements and having a number of original ideas embodied in metal - the decision was made.

A new UAZ - 469 new with a DYMOS checkpoint was purchased in the car dealership, and after registration it was delivered to the MBT Company. Here are some photos of the "old" UAZ 469

Why did you choose 469?

In our opinion, this the best value for money.

Good old "collective farm" bridges with GP 4.625, if desired, without problems and improvements, it is possible to install 5.125, which is inaccessible to "spicers", disc brakes and spring suspension provide the same level of comfort as that of the "Hunter".

Deformed Euro-1 motor, without an electronic gas pedal, with a conventional drive belt tensioner and simpler electronics.

The five-speed DYMOS gearbox ensures the proper pairing of the revving engine and transmission.

Tailgate or door, which is more convenient? The question is debatable, so to speak: “the taste and color, there is no comrade”, however, it seems to us that the tailgate option for expeditions is more convenient.

Simple metal bumpers, which are all one to throw away, and you don’t need to overpay for their cost.

The cost of a car in this configuration amounted to 339 thousand, of course, we refused the actively imposed "special stages" with a fight, we managed to do this, only approximately describing the upcoming scope of work, which clearly aroused the respect of the manager.

The concept of car preparation: Hunting - Expeditionary option, however, no matter how embarrassing it would be to drive up to a restaurant with a young lady.

The craftsmen enthusiastically set to work, all the more so because, as usual at the beginning of the construction process, the passion for destruction that lives in everyone is realized.Everything was dismantled from the car, for some reason, by someone - fitted and screwed "unnecessities", namely: regular wheels, bumpers, interior, along with the skin that was always gaining moisture, a stove, besides, the ceiling upholstery was dismantled for safety. The car was put on wheels of various colors and sizes collected throughout the workshop. Established wheels, interior, trim and rear bumper, quite quickly found their new owners.

After dismantling the cabin, a huge hole was cut out in the ceiling with my own hands, where, using the installation of amplifiers, a huge hunting hatch was inserted, which can be opened to the position: ventilation, and also taking out the cotter pins (which remain hanging on the chain, and are not lost), the hatch completely leans back, and in the resulting opening, 2 hundred kilogram uncles in winter clothes can easily fit. The hatch is sheathed with aluminum and insulated, so that no matter what condensate forms.

The hatch leans back entirely and in the tilted position is fixed on its own on the mates fixed to the trunk.

At the top, the ventilation position, at the bottom, the hatch is completely reclined.

The floors and inner sides of the car, the tailgate and the cavity of the doors were completely laid first with vibration isolation, later with sound insulation, and only after that they were sheathed with aluminum, all joints were sealed, and a flat floor was also made instead of a “turtle”. The UAZ plant probably does not know such a technology for noise and water resistance!

The upper shelf was made, in which, in addition to a niche for maps, cigarettes and other such things, there were located: a radio tape recorder, a walkie-talkie, a navigational light, a relay and fuse block for additional light, in the console m / y of the shelf and the salon ceiling there are control keys for the "chandelier" and additional bumper headlights.

The torpedo was covered with a stylish stainless steel overlay, the structure repeating the pattern of the leather interior, in addition, the steering column casing was re-manufactured and covered with vinyl. Photo pleases:

The tuning of the UAZ 469 salon did not end there! The regular stove gave way to the NAMI-7 stove with a cabin filter, for additional users, the number of cigarette lighter sockets on the dashboard was increased to 3.

A leather interior from Honda CRV was installed, with separate inclined and longitudinal adjustment of the rear seats and heated front seats, the interior has many opportunities for transformation and easily turns into a comfortable bed for 2 people. Certainly! This is the whole tuning of the UAZ salon. They took and threw out the salon and inserted everything from Honda! Norm, huh! Also, thanks to the huge longitudinal adjustment of the rear sofas, it is very convenient to stand at full height in the hatch, and during the movement, the rear passengers can ride with their legs fully extended. With the rear seats fully folded down, there is plenty of storage space.

The steering wheel has been replaced with a more ergonomic and comfortable one. In the center, which organically fit the emblem of the company MBT.

The rear windows are tinted.

A ventilated compartment for the second battery is mounted in the floor of the rear part of the body, the buttons for disconnecting both batteries are located to the left of the steering wheel and have an on indication.

The snorkel is brought out of the engine compartment to the roof level.

In the suspension of the car. It was also decided to make significant changes. Aggressive tuning UAZ 469, so aggressive to the end!

Springs, shock absorbers, springs and silent blocks were replaced with a set of the Australian company DOBINSONS, designed specifically for UAZ cars, which give a suspension lift of + 5 centimeters and significantly improve the car's behavior on the road.

On the front part of the bumper OJ - protected, shockproof halogen headlights with variable focus company LIGHTFORCE.

Below it is possible to see the difference in focusing m / y with the right and left headlights - the left one is adjusted to diffused light, the right one is assembled into a beam, in the right photo the LIGHTFORCE headlights are set to a distant light and brought into a beam.

For comparison, a photo from the same point and angle, with the regular low and high beams on:

In addition to the frontal light on the bumper, on the expedition trunk OJ - a chandelier for high-beam and working light is installed.

Sand-trucks are also fixed on the trunk.

After a 5 cm body lift and a suspension lift, NOKIAN wheels with a dimension of 285x75x16 were chosen, which were assembled on alloy wheels from the Korean company SWIGER.

To ensure evacuation with confidence, the well-proven U4x4 winches, with a remote control and a pulling force of 12,500 pounds, are installed in the rear and front bumpers.

After all the parts were assembled together, the installation of the power body kit provided by OJ began, and the mounting of additional equipment on the body kit.

First, we installed power thresholds with fuel tank protection.

Later, a front bumper was installed, with a platform for a winch, protective grilles, horns for quick winding of the cable. The bumper and sills are connected m / a removable protective arcs.

Tie rod and side window protections were also installed, by the way, side window protection (with proper fastening) serves perfectly as steps for accessing the trunk.

At the back, an OJ bumper, exclusive to date, was installed, which combines: a power bumper, a platform for a winch, a gate, a platform for a hi-jack, a bracket for a removable towbar, a backlit license plate frame and a cup holder (where without a cup holder, in during the halt).

As a result, having collected all the components together, we got: practical, easy to operate, most convenient, retaining all the positive qualities and acquiring new advantages - the old, kind, brutally beautiful UAZ-469 NEW from the MBT Company.
(It is quite interesting to compare the photos attached below with the photos of the same car at the beginning of the article.)

Below is a work order for the work performed and the cost of consumables.

At first glance, the price tag is not humane, but it was worth it! Tuning price:

Any car has to be repaired over time, and most of all mechanical wear concerns the body. Damage occurs primarily due to the poor quality of the roadway. Body parts are very susceptible to corrosion, because cars are not always stored in garages. Yes, and operation in aggressive conditions makes itself felt.

One of these cars is the UAZ 469, or in the common people "bobby". The “loaf” is also quite common - this is a minivan built on the basis of the 469 model. These cars are usually operated in off-road conditions, which greatly accelerates the wear of not only the chassis, but also the wings and bottom, the repair of which is quite easy to do with your own hands.

With the help of several keys, the UAZ 31512 can also be repaired in the middle of the field, and if you use special equipment, the results will be impressive. It is advisable to watch the repair on the video in advance - this will help determine what and how to do. Some damages cannot be repaired on their own, but there are others that can be dealt with on their own.

Sometimes, removing the old layer of paint from the body of the UAZ 469, people find real holes. You can solve the problem in two ways - by calling a specialist or by towing the car to the workshop. This is what you need to do if you do not have welding or a familiar welder. But if the size of the hole is smaller than a matchbox, you can do it on your own, without welding.

The easiest way is to seal the hole with fiberglass and putty. Such a repair is simple, but it also has disadvantages. Since the place will be exposed to moisture, it will soon begin to bubble. So you can close up a hole for only a few weeks, before your "bobby" or "loaf" falls into the hands of a specialist.

There are other ways, many of which can be seen on the video.One option is to install a metal patch. To make such a repair with your own hands, you will need:

• a piece that completely covers the hole in the body,
• powerful soldering iron
• soldering acid.

The joints are tinned, after which the patch is placed on the body and soldered, heated with a soldering iron. Everything must be done in such a way that the surface does not have a protrusion. If necessary, you can correct the flaws with a hammer - the putty will hide all the bumps, and the loaf will look great.

The second stage of the UAZ 31512 body repair involves puttying and painting. Before you start filling irregularities with your own hands, you need to prepare the surface. This involves cleaning and rinsing it. Then, using a solvent, the surface is degreased.

The work area must be matted before applying the putty, for which P240 abrasive is used. This will allow you to detect small defects that were simply not visible before. Then scratches are polished, and this should be done very carefully and carefully in order to eliminate all sharp corners and flaky elements.

The sanded surface must be washed and degreased again. If there is rust, special products must be used to prevent future corrosion. Do not do this - and after a while you will find ripples or swelling in such places. Now you can proceed directly to the putty.