DIY priors repair priors

A car is not only a means of transportation, but also a very complex mechanism. Each of the vehicles has its own strengths and weaknesses. In order to understand how reliable it is, it is necessary first of all to analyze each of the machine units.

Lada Priora is considered a fairly "hardy", stable car, but it also has its weak points. The owner of a car of this brand must be aware of them so that, if necessary, the Priora can be repaired on his own. Moreover, the troubleshooting instructions are not the most complicated ones.

One of the most common malfunctions leading to unplanned repairs and visits to auto repair shops is the failure of the timing belt support bearing or water pump device. These breakdowns are fairly easy to fix, although repairs and maintenance are not cheap. Since there are no separate support bearings on sale, you have to purchase a complete timing belt set. According to the rules of safe movement on the roads and operation of the Lada Priora car, the timing belt is replaced every 120 thousand km. However, the breakdown of the bearing itself and the pump, as a rule, leads to a break in the belt, therefore, its complete replacement may be required much earlier than the period prescribed by the operating instructions.

Rarely, but nevertheless, it is possible to repair Lada Priora, associated with the car's control system, as well as with its suspension. In the latter case, it may be necessary to replace the strut support. One of the reasons for the failure of the strut bearings may be poor sealing and, as a result, dust and dirt getting into the bearing assemblies. It is quite simple to identify this breakdown on your own - when turning the steering wheel all the way, Priora club motorists can hear clicks.

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The front hubs are also the weak point of the Lada Priora car. They are easily deformed when the wheels of the car hit even shallow pits.

If the vehicle has traveled more than 100 thousand km, the ball joints may become unusable. The process of replacing them on their own does not require special skills. Problems with the heating system can arise due to a malfunction of the stove dampers or in the case when the motor or gearbox device fails.

Replacement of shock absorbers and suspension springs may be necessary much earlier than the declared guaranteed mileage of 200 thousand km in the event that the operation of the car does not meet the requirements of the domestic manufacturer. The presence of caps on the rear hubs is a prerequisite. If they are absent, dirt, dust, water will inevitably get into the unit, which will certainly lead to breakdown of the entire unit.

If an incomprehensible noise appears while driving, first of all check how secure the power steering reservoir is. During factory assembly, it may not have been screwed tight enough.

The appearance of corrosion on a car cannot be attributed to the disadvantages of this particular model, because under the influence of weather conditions, any car sooner or later begins to rust. The weakest are the attachment points for decorative overlays. To avoid the appearance of corrosion, members of the Priora club advise periodically treating the surfaces of your vehicles with special anti-corrosion additives.

So, the most unreliable elements of this model are body parts, a stove and units with support bearings. The undoubted advantage of domestic mechanical engineering is the constant availability of inexpensive spare parts. You can easily replace any part in the Lada Prior if it is worn out. The only exception, perhaps, is the cabin filter. Its replacement can cause certain difficulties due to the initially ill-conceived design.

Difficulties can also arise when replacing the rear shock absorbers of the Lada, since the bolts with high mileage are covered with rust and it is sometimes extremely difficult to remove them yourself. Although in such a situation, you can use a special rust solvent, but sometimes it is powerless.