Among many Russian car owners, it is very important to modernize the appearance of the car "with little blood", that is, with a little waste of time and effort. Direct proof of this is the replacement of the standard radiator grill, in which the owners of Epic choose an accessory from the company, albeit expensive, but still easy to install. Roadruns costing from $ 300 and more. This part significantly changes the appearance of the car due to its graphite black tint. The only but significant drawback is the need to remove the Chevrolet brand badge.
VIDEO After buying the mesh, you need to remove the Epic's front bumper and disconnect the standard grille from it. We take the purchased mesh and attach the Chevrolet radiator grill to it. Next, you need to cut the purchased product in accordance with the dimensions of the standard part, leaving 1 cm of mesh on each side in reserve. The next step will be the installation of a new radiator grill on the Epic bumper. In order for the product to hold better, you need to screw in additional self-tapping screws, which we will close with plugs on the outside of the bumper. The latter can also be purchased at a hardware store.
The other day, the gears began to stick badly when the engine was running (everything was normal when it was muffled). I came to a friend's service, for some reason he immediately sentenced the clutch. Well said done, new basket, disc and clutch release. But, damn it, it didn't help. Then it was decided to change the main and working cylinders, which ultimately solved the problem. I understand that now evil people will swoop in and begin to say, they say you were thrown to replace the clutch. I almost agree)) but he had 5 thousand at most. So I just replaced it in advance) by the way, I also replaced the silent block for free (I attach a photo of it, but unfortunately I did not take a picture when replacing the clutch).
Good day! After the winter, when driving in the pits, there was some kind of knock in the suspension, I thought it was molting, I bought both, the price is 550r. thing, drove into the service, replaced it, but the knock did not work (there was nothing to do with molting). Looked at what was going on and it turned out: Steering tips and ball. Bought, prices: Steering tips-450r.sht, ball-750r.sht., Replaced, made collapse, price for collapse-1000r. since all 4 wheels are regulated, the knock passed. Plus, I replaced the front brake pads - the price is 1600r., And the boot on the steering rack is the original GM-450r. (Apparently the old one has outlived it, it broke). Otherwise, nothing happened to the car, did not disappoint.
I haven't written anything for a long time. Did you think it's worth it or not? Costs! The country should know its heroes)) Or rather, not very good cars.
A pretty decent period of ownership of this Korean miracle has passed. It seems like the car is driving, everything is more or less satisfied, but it throws out the mean things)
So. The first is the suspension. Suspension is the scourge of epics. It will crumble at once, the whole creaks like a cart. And all due to the fact that it is a complex multi-link. The question is why there are 8 floating silent blocks behind, which everyone can die, creak, while there is no trace of BMW controllability)
Not so long ago, something began to make noise in front, I didn’t betray much attention, and then it got stronger and stronger, well, it’s clear there’s nothing but the bearing. I went to the GM store and there is a 4500 with an ABS sensor assembled, it turns out that the bearing just cannot be changed, you need to change the entire hub, plus 1000 for work and that 5500 is all fun, but now there is silence in the cabin!
Well, here comes the first troubles with the car. Apparently he praised a lot))
One recent evening I was in a hurry to a suburban object and here it is. the clutch pedal fell at the next fairly hard gearshift. Fell to zero, lay down at the end of the carpet and does not return. Only if you help with your foot. + went vibration on the engine. PPC.They started up on the ignition, in 1st gear I got to the house, fortunately this happened in 5 minutes drive. The next day I went to the nearest “grandfather's” service. They climbed there, said the clutch cylinder was dripping, changed, but it did not help.
It's been 1.5 years of daily active and often tough exploitation of Epica. Fuel consumption remained the same 12 l / 100 km, oil does not eat at all, from replacement to replacement (15,000 km) without any refills (hello to Mercedes 124), I do not observe any changes in the car.
Epic in work almost every day, according to the specifics of their professional activities, they often have to drive along broken roads of various gardening, in general it turns out that the suspension is not on the shore, there is no time for this and there is no desire, since the suspension works adequately, although it often breaks it.
The odometer approached 30,000, it was time to do MOT - 2. For several days I wondered whether it was worth going to the officials, leaving a guarantee, overpaying 8 thousand (although the figure does not bite very much). I counted in the existential cost of components for the 2nd TO is a maximum of 4,100 rubles. Moreover, you can do everything yourself, except for changing the oil and brake fluid. That is, work is a maximum of 1,000 rubles. But in the end I decided to go to the officials and keep the guarantee. Failure of the main units, as it is believed, can occur up to 10,000 km, then, if you do not purposefully destroy the car, the probability of serious breakdowns is minimized, but, as they say, what the hell is not joking with.
Chevrolet Epica is a mid-size, 4-door, 5-seater, front-wheel drive sedan, segment "D". The design was developed by the Korean studio GM Daewoo. It was produced from 2006 to 2011 by the large-unit method at a plant in the South Korean Incheon, in Russia it was assembled at the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad. Chevrolet Epica has been replaced by Chevrolet Evanda in the model lineup. At the end of 2011, the factory facilities were modernized for the production of the successor - the Chevrolet Malibu model.
When creating the Chevrolet Epica, experts used American ideas about what a sedan should be like in their work. The result is a simple yet elegant Chevrolet Epica. When you look at this car, associations with the East appear in your head - it has a characteristic "squint", which is formed by large and expressive headlights that smoothly flow into the side parts. This good trick was later used in the creation of other Chevrolet models.
Chevrolet Epica is elegance and grace in everything: from expressive design to advanced engine. Competent design, flawless dynamics and elaboration of every detail. Thanks to this, the car looks modern and very dignified.
The Chevrolet Epica interior looks austere. Its main essence is nothing more. For decoration, plastic and textiles in black and gray colors are used. The modern look of the car is provided by the silver aluminum-like inserts used on the dashboard and steering wheel. But there are no decorative wood-like details in Chevrolet, which some drivers complain about. They could add solidity and presentability to the interior.
A test drive of the Chevrolet Epica showed that both gearboxes are quite reliable in operation. The clutch hydraulic drive is also satisfactory. The manufacturer claims that the grease in the gearbox is designed for the entire service life, but when used in difficult conditions, it is advisable to renew the oil every eighty thousand kilometers, and choose only the original one. All other types of grease will reduce engine life.
A characteristic feature of the Chevrolet Epica is its high smoothness. All trim levels are equipped with an ABS traction control system, which works unobtrusively and correctly. The brakes are so powerful that they make it easy to stop the car when needed. On the track, Epica accelerates to 207 kilometers per hour. With a manual transmission, Chevrolet develops a speed of one hundred kilometers in 9.9 seconds, and with an “automatic” - in 11.8 seconds. All engines run on AI-92 gasoline, and fuel consumption cannot be called significant: in the city a little more than eleven liters, on a suburban highway - about six liters.
Chevrolet Epica 2.5 liter valve stem seals replacement without head removal. Video instruction
Today we have a Chevrolet Epica car with a 2.5-liter engine, produced in 2007 for repair, on which it is necessary to replace the valve stem seals. We will show you how to do it correctly with your own hands without removing the head. Along the way, all pipes of the cooling system will be replaced.
The caps are replaced due to the increased oil consumption, on average by 10 thousand km. run, 5 liters of oil are eaten. The motor did not overheat at the same time.
We remove the right wheel, its boot and crankcase protection. We drain the antifreeze, there is no drain plug, so we simply pull the clamp off the lower pipe. We unscrew the crankshaft pulley with the head 32, we rest one end of the key against the spar and turn the starter once to break.
The box contains a technical hatch closed with a rubber plug. We remove it and insert a mounting made of red-hot iron there, blocking for a bagel.
Only in this way it turned out to unscrew the pulley. We remove the drive belt, for this we put the head on the tension roller and lift it up. Before you fold off the belt, sketch a diagram of its location.
We open the hood, remove the expansion tank. We remove all connectors from the ignition coils and coils, each coil is attached with an M6 bolt. Unscrew the receiver mounts and take it out:
We unscrew the intake manifold from the bottom, there are two nuts for each inlet window, top and bottom. (M6 mounts). Remove the top cover of the air filter, together with the air duct, and the air flow sensor.
We turn off the supply from the fuel rail. There are some nuances, if it doesn’t work out, it’s better to watch it in the video. We dismantle the collector. We jack up the engine from below and remove the pillow and its bracket.
Unscrew the pump pulley fasteners. We dismantle the valve cover. We loop through the chain and set the labels.
The video contains detailed instructions on how to do this. The dots should point to the yellow links. Unscrew the upper chain damper and camshafts. Remove the chain and hydraulic tensioner.
Take a soft clothesline and push it into the cylinder about 60-70 cm. We turn the piston and squeeze the rope, close all the holes nearby so that the "cracker", if it suddenly pops out, could not get into the engine. We will use our drying tool for 16-valve VAZ engines, it is ideal. We screw on a third-party bolt and dry the valve:
It is convenient to use a magnet to collect a pop-up "crouton". We remove the caps with special forceps for caps:
We have new caps from GM, their number is 96307714. We replace each cap in this way. Then we assemble in reverse order, all this is shown in the video clip. I would like to say right away that the oil consumption after the repair has become much less, but it is still there, the next stage will change the piston rings in order to minimize it.
Video of replacing the valve stem seals in the Chevrolet Epica 2.5:
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Backup video how to replace the valve stem seals in a 2.5 liter Chevrolet Epica:
Each car is unique in its own way. Even two cars of the same make may differ from each other. But there is no doubt that most of them will still have common problems due to design flaws, exactly the same components used on the conveyor, and other reasons.
The proposed articles will help you change the engine oil or coolant in the radiator. You will learn how to install brake pads and do basic diagnostics on a Chevrolet ➤ Epica. Here are some small operating tricks that can help you save fuel or improve your performance.
For example, to make the ride more smooth or stiffer. Carry out routine maintenance yourself or carry out noise insulation and anti-corrosion treatment.
In addition, they have common features of operation and maintenance. It is about what unites all Chevrolet ➤ Epica in this matter and will be discussed in the articles on this page of our blog.
Here you can find helpful materials on how to make your car better.Get advice on how to operate and maintain your Chevrolet ➤ Epica of various model years. With these recommendations, we want to teach you how to repair your car yourself, saving not only on the purchase of Chevrolet spare parts in our store, but also on the services of car services.
Our articles are prepared by professionals for Chevrolet and Daewoo vehicles. They take into account all the little things up to the preparation of the necessary tool. All texts are accompanied by visual step-by-step photos and videos.
With them, you will learn how to do all the work yourself, having the opportunity to save a lot of money on repairs and services.
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- pinout of electrical connectors Chevrolet Epica - features of electrical equipment - elimination of malfunctions of electrical equipment - detailed electrical diagram
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