DIY viburnum repair 11194

A Kalina car with a 1.4-liter engine (16 valve) was brought from the city of Mozhga (Udmurt Republic) for repairs.

Let me remind you that the engine at the plant was once presented to the public as a new powerful and economical engine, following the trends of the world engine building (1.4 engines are on many basic trim levels of foreign cars). "Twice automobile" decided - are we worse? We remembered about the 2108 cylinder block with a volume of 1.3 liters, put a Kalinovsky crankshaft with a stroke of 75.6 mm there - that is the engine with a volume of 1.4 liters is ready. We hung a 16-valve head on it. The block at the plant was made higher, under the increased crankshaft stroke, changing the casting, they put a piston with a diameter of 76.5 mm, lightweight ones - a connecting rod from Priora, an imported piston. Rings are thin, like on foreign cars.

We even used the piston engine from this engine in the work with the 2108 (carburetor) engine, you can see the photo and read the article at the link. But there we used inlaid piston rings.

And the life of a new VAZ engine began - it began, and stumbled right away. The notoriety about the engine went through the forums - for many it began to consume oil in liters, even with a quiet ride. The problem was not advertised at the plant - they changed the pistons under warranty, someone changed the complete engines. To someone the warranty engineers said that the consumption of 500-700 grams per thousand is the norm - “won - on BeeMWe, in general, liters per thousand go away, so rejoice!”. In addition to the oil consumption, another sore appeared on this engine - the knock of the pistons when the engine was running.

For several years of the release of this engine, repair pistons did not appear on the market either from the plant or from other companies. STI tried to produce repair forged pistons for this engine, but as a result they were also removed from production.

Thus, customers whose engine had already expired from the warranty period were faced with the fact that it was very difficult to repair this engine, due to the lack of repair pistons - there was nothing to sharpen the blocks for. Buy standard size pistons 76.5 mm it was expensive - they were sold only complete with connecting rods, and the block had to be cased.

The motor ended its life quietly - it was simply taken out of production, without exposing articles in magazines (and how it was praised in the well-known media at launch!), Without excuses from the "twice automobile", without the dismissal of engineers and developers responsible for the unreliable engine.

Of course, a considerable percentage of Kalin users with 1.4 engines did not encounter the above problems, and are quite happy with the operation of a quiet and economical motor.

But our client was not one of those lucky ones. He bought a new car, serviced it at an authorized dealer in Mozhga. He is a calm driver, he does not drive. Problems began almost immediately - already on the way 20 thousand km the engine began to consume more and more oil. On a run of about 25 thousand km, the dealer took the car for repair. The client was told that the pistons and rings were replaced... These actions were enough for a short time - after 5-7 thousand km of run, the oil level began to decrease again - faster and faster.

On the run in 40 thousand km the client turned to us and brought Kalina for a major overhaul.

Even before the engine was disassembled, attention was drawn to the noisy operation of the engine and the loud clatter of hydraulic lifters. The client stated that the oil was filled ZIC 5W30approved by VAZ - it is this oil that the official dealer in Mozhga pours in. Certainly - official dealerthen it is clearer what is better to fill in and how to repair the engine! They work there Professionals with a capital letter - not like us, small services.Only that is why their repair was enough for 5 thousand km of run - it would be necessary to figure it out.

And for this you have to disassemble the engine! Let's start. We remove the plastic receiver, for this you need to remove the fuel rail. It is very inconvenient to do anything in Kalina's compartment - a bit crowded. Oil floats abundantly in the well of the 4th candle.

The manual for the repair of Lada Kalina cars of modifications VAZ 1117, 1118, 1119 is intended for auto repair shops and car owners who carry out repairs independently, with their own hands. The manual describes in detail the work on repair, replacement of units, assemblies and individual parts. The instructions are provided with color photos, comments and tips.

Basic parameters of models

Car and its modifications

BA3.11173.
BA3.11174;
VA3.11176

VAZ.11183.
BA3.11184.
VA3.11186

VAZ-11193.
VAZ-11194.
VA3.11196

with a transverse engine and front-wheel drive

Seats fully folded
rear seats, people

Permitted (gross) maximum weight
(RMM), kg

Ground clearance with RMM, not less, mm

Full mass of the towed trailer *, kg:

- not equipped with brakes

operation with a trailer
not provided

Oleg Grunenkov,
Project Director LADA Kalina, AvtoVAZ OJSC

Taking into account the great interest from consumers, we are trying to make the car more interesting, more economical and dynamic.

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The car produced by AvtoVAZ Lada Kalina has received popular recognition in Russia - this brand has enough fans, there is a club, and many forms have been created on the Internet. But the car has its own characteristic "diseases", and therefore the repair of Lada Kalina is a relevant topic, worries many car owners.

In this article, we will look at the most vulnerable spots of a car, the most common malfunctions and methods for their elimination.

Lada Kalina has been produced by the Volzhsky Automobile Plant since the end of 2004; since 2013, Togliatti residents have started producing the second generation of the polar car. Kalina-1 is presented in three bodies:

• sedan, model 1118;
• hatchback, 1119;
• station wagon (Combi), 1117.

Kalina-1 is equipped with three types of gasoline engines:

• 1.4 L 16-valve 11194 89 hp With.;
• 1.6 L 8-valve 21114 (81 HP);
• 1.6 L 16-valve 21126 (98 HP).

On the first generation car, only a manual gearbox with five gears is provided. The front suspension of the VAZ car is a typical MaCpherson; a beam with a stabilizer, shock absorbers and springs is installed on the rear axle.

Major breakdowns with the car are rare, but there are enough various unpleasant little things. The clutch on a VAZ car is not distinguished by high reliability and a long resource, regardless of the type of engine, and it can fail at a mileage of 40-50 thousand km.The main reason for the breakdown is a collapsed clutch disc.

In the engine, it is necessary to constantly monitor the oil level - it can go through the gaskets, burn through the piston rings. Only the oil pressure emergency lamp is installed on the instrument cluster, there is no dial indicator. When the indicator is constantly on, it may be too late - the crankshaft will knock.

A well-known disease of all VAZ gearboxes is an increased hum. It is difficult to get rid of the noise of the gearbox; in some cases, even replacing the bearings, filling in high-quality gear oil does not help. The checkpoint is howling on new cars, so AvtoVAZ has repeatedly modified the transmission.

Also, starting with the "eights" and "nines", the thermostat in the engine was considered a problematic part, and the valve in it could jam in any position. It is unpleasant if the engine does not warm up to the desired operating temperature, but when the engine overheats it is even worse.

In an electrician on Lada Kalina-1, three main problems most often arise:

• bearings and diode bridge quickly "die" in the generator;
• the ignition module often fails;
• the power window cable of the driver's door is torn.

If the ignition coil is punctured, either the first and fourth or second and third cylinders in the engine stop working. The breakage of the ESP cable occurs due to the fact that it jumps off its guides.

The reason for the appearance of the crunching of the outer SHRUS is the lack of lubrication, the thrifty plant workers put it in a little. As a result, there is intense wear of the hinges, and the "grenade" has to be changed.

A broken timing belt is always unpleasant, but if on an 8-valve 21114 you can change the belt drive and go further, then on motors 11194 and 21126 valves bend from the oncoming impact with pistons, and repair is quite expensive. A break can also occur due to a jammed water pump, therefore, if the pump is noisy, it must be urgently changed.

Lada Kalina-1 - the car is quite simple, and the driver can fix many breakdowns on his own. For example, it will not be difficult with your own hands;

• remove the airlock from the cooling system;
• eliminate the bounce of the gearshift knob;
• replace the engine air filter;
• change the water pump;
• replace the diode bridge in the generator;
• install a new outer CV joint instead of the crunchy old drive;
• replace the ignition module.

In Lada Kalina, do-it-yourself repairs should be carried out according to the instructions, use high-quality auto mechanic tools, if necessary, do the work with the help of pullers and special equipment.

It is possible to change the external "grenade" to "Kalina" without a lift or a pit, but the car must be installed on a level surface. We make the replacement as follows:

• first of all, we loosen and unscrew the hub nut - when the wheel is removed, it will be problematic to move it;
• we loosen the wheel nuts, jack up the car, dismantle the wheel. To prevent the car from rolling, it is necessary to put stops under the rear wheels, and put a support (for example, a wooden bar) in front of the jack next to the jack for safety net;
• turn off the ball joint bolts from below (2 pcs.);
• we pull out the steering knuckle towards ourselves, release the wheel drive;
• remove the clamps from the boot;
• we take the boot closer to the gearbox, knock down the outer CV joint through a bronze or copper drift;
• install the new part in place, stuff the grease into the hinge, fix the boot on the CV joint with new clamps;
• we assemble all parts.

The cooling system can "air" for various reasons, and first of all, the stove in the cabin stops blowing warm air, the temperature rises, the antifreeze boils. If you squeeze the upper and lower radiator pipes, you feel that they are empty, there is no coolant in them. Often, "airing" occurs after replacing the stove radiator, and it is sometimes very difficult to remove air from the system.Alternatively, you can install an additional tee on the lower pipe of the heater under the hood, and lead the new hose into the expansion tank from above; put a plug in the lower pipe from the tank to the lower radiator pipe.

On an 8-valve VAZ-21114 engine, on average, the resource of a water pump is about 70-100 thousand kilometers, and if it starts to make noise or leak, it must be replaced. It should be noted that on all models 2108-15, Lada Priore and Kalina with an 8-valve internal combustion engine, the pump changes according to the same principle.

Replace the water pump as follows:

• we drain the antifreeze from the cooling system;
• remove the plastic timing belt cover;
• if the timing belt does not need to be changed, then the crankshaft pulley is not removed, respectively, it is not necessary to dismantle the right wheel;
• we set a mark on the camshaft - it should match the ebb on the rear timing case;
• weaken the tension roller, remove the belt from the camshaft;
• unscrew the three pump mounting bolts with a hexagon, take out the pump;
• put a new pump in place, put on a belt, tighten with a tension roller, check the alignment of marks, on the crankshaft the mark is on the flywheel, under the rubber plug of the gearbox housing;
• fill in the antifreeze, start the engine, check if the antifreeze is leaking, and if the pump is noisy. If everything is in order, put the timing case back in place.

Replacing the air filter on the Lada Kalina (engine 21114) is very simple, we perform the work in the following order:

• unscrew the four screws of the upper cover of the air filter housing, for this you need a regular Phillips screwdriver;
• lift the top cover, remove the filter element;
• we install a new filter in place;
• we tighten the four screws of the VF case.

It is recommended to replace the filter element on Lada Kalina every 30 thousand kilometers, but if the car is operated in a dusty area, the filter element should be changed more often.

If on a Lada Kalina car the power window cable becomes unusable or the motor burns out, the ESP must be changed. The replacement operation is performed in the following order:

• dismantle the power window control unit;
• remove the door trim;
• to disconnect the window lifter from the glass, the latter must be lifted all the way up;
• unscrew the four bolts that secure the glass to the ESP (two in the front and two in the back). The glass is supported by seals, but it can also be secured so that it does not fall down;
• unscrew the black metal bar (three screws);
• we unscrew the eleven fasteners of the window regulator (bolts for 10), disconnect the power plug from the electric motor;
• we start to take out the power window from the back, first we take out one half of it;
• then we take out the front part together with the motor from the door cavity;

A burned-out electric motor on a lift can be easily changed. For this:

• we unscrew three pins on the body of the mechanism, then four more screws;
• dismantle the motor, holding the reel with the cable by hand, install a new part;
• we mount the window regulator in the door, connect it to the glass guides, put the trim in place.

A characteristic disease of Lada Kalina is bouncing in the area of ​​the gear lever, it is especially well heard at engine speeds of about 3000. The cause of the extraneous sound is the bushing, which is a little thicker than necessary, and therefore a gap is created in the connection. To eliminate the defect, we proceed as follows:

• remove the handle cover, it is fastened with latches;
• turn the nut and bolt with two keys for 13;
• remove the washers and bushings, the design looks like this;
• to exclude bouncing, the bushing (the one in the middle) can be slightly sharpened in width, or grease the connection with a sealant;
• after completing the action, we collect everything back. The sealant does not always help, but sharpening the sleeve by 0.3 mm gives the desired effect.

Lada Kalina has been produced by VAZ since 2004.Today there are three models of this car: station wagon, sedan and hatchback. All these cars are perfectly adapted to domestic roads, they are distinguished by their maneuverability and unpretentiousness. But even here breakdowns and wear and tear cannot be avoided over time. In this case, repairs are needed, for which it is not always necessary to go to the service station. It is possible to carry out many works with your own hands.

Such a minor repair is required, because by preventing breakdowns, you can avoid more serious problems in the future. For example, it makes sense to periodically independently diagnose the car electronics, check the engine, etc. But it is worthwhile to understand that repairs yourself can be performed only at the initial stages, otherwise there is a possibility of complete failure of the Lada Kalina wagon. In this case, you should immediately contact a professional workshop.

So, you do not need to be a mechanic to carry out some of the simplest work with your own hands. It is important to comply with the safety regulations. Always (in the case of a new car) when buying a Lada Kalina, detailed instructions are attached to it, which helps to understand the intricacies of the process. The following features of doing it yourself can be distinguished:

1. It must be remembered that Lada Kalina is produced with two types of motors and unified units, therefore, when starting a repair, you need to be 100% sure of the modification.
2. If repairs are carried out related to the fuel system or engine, it is necessary to extract the treated gases.
3. Oil and other liquids are topped up only in accordance with the standards specified in the instructions, otherwise the filter will need to be replaced.

If you are going to paint the body, remember that it is better to do it in a ventilated area. You also need to have a paint sprayer, other equipment is not suitable here. Parts that will not be painted, such as headlights, need to be sealed with paper.

Often it is necessary to replace the filter and with it the oil. You can also do it yourself. Lada Kalina in this regard is not much different from other domestic cars. You will need a set of screwdrivers and a star wrench. First you need to lift the plug and twist the bolts. The grill also needs to be removed, because the filter is under it. Installation of new equipment is carried out in the reverse order. After replacement, turn on the heating - if there are no odors, then the repair was carried out correctly.

Lada Kalina does not differ in the complexity of maintenance related to liquids. So, you can change the oil yourself. To do this, you need a 17 key. If the volume of the station wagon engine is 1.6 or 1.4, you need a little more than 3 liters of new fluid. Unscrew the cover for the bay from above, and under the body - a special plug with a key. The waste solution will drain through this hole, so substitute a bucket in advance. The old oil filter is dismantled and a new one is installed, when the waste fluid has drained, you can fill in oil by checking the level with a dipstick.

Simple repairs are also carried out independently if Lada Kalina does not meet the following parameters:

• creak in the cabin and while driving - door lubrication and engine diagnostics;
• too stiff suspension - replacement or improvement of this part;
• electronics does not satisfy, problems with the thermostat - replacement of out-of-order equipment;
• problems with reversing - diagnostics of brake and steering systems.

Many motorists admit that problems with this transport arise only after they have traveled 100 thousand kilometers. Do not forget that it is better to carry out routine diagnostics every year to rule out serious problems.

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