Engine design features An engine mod is installed on cars. 21114 (pic. 4.1, 4.2), created on the basis of the VAZ 2111 engine. An increase in the working volume of the engine mod. 21114 up to 1.6 liters compared to the...
Cylinder compression check Compression in cylinders (pressure at the end of the compression stroke) - the most important indicator for diagnosing the condition of the engine without disassembly. By the average compression...
Engine malfunctions, their causes and solutions Cause of malfunction Remedy The engine will not start No fuel pressure in the rail: clogged fuel lines fuel pump faulty clogged fuel filter faulty fuel pressure regulator Faulty ignition system Flush...
Removal and installation of a decorative casing of the engine To improve the appearance of the engine compartment and reduce the noise level, a decorative plastic casing is installed on the car engine. For most engine repairs and maintenance, this cover must be...
Removal and installation of a mudguard of the engine The steel mudguard of the engine, located below, consisting of two parts, protects the engine compartment from contamination and is not a power protection for the engine crankcase. Remove the engine...
Replacement of bearings (pillows) of the engine mount To replace supports (pillows) engine (power unit) by car you will need: socket head TORX T14, keys «at 17» (cap and end head) And «at 19», jack or similar lifting device. 1. Hang the front of the car...
Cleaning the crankcase ventilation system Over time, tar deposits from crankcase gases accumulate in the crankcase ventilation system of the engine, making it difficult to remove these gases into the engine cylinders for combustion. Because...
Setting the piston of the first cylinder to the TDC position The piston of the 1st cylinder is set to the TDC position (top dead center) compression stroke so that when carrying out work related to the removal of the camshaft drive belt, the installation of...
Checking and setting the valve timing by marks To check and install the valve timing on the marks on the car, you will need: a spanner wrench «at 17», socket wrench «on 10», a special wrench for turning the tension roller or a snap ring remover...
Timing belt tension adjustment (camshaft drive) Too much tension on the timing belt leads to increased wear on the water pump bearings and idler pulley. With a weak timing belt tension, a violation of the valve timing is possible due to the belt...
Timing belt and tensioner replacement To replace the timing belt (camshaft drive) and tension roller on the car you will need: spanner wrench «at 17», socket wrench «on 10», a special key for turning the tension roller or two drills, a...
Valve clearance adjustment To compensate for the thermal expansion of the valve, a gap is set between the end of the valve stem and the camshaft cam. With an increased clearance, the valve will not open fully, and with a...
Removal, troubleshooting and installation of the flywheel The flywheel is removed from the Lada Kalina car to replace the crankshaft rear oil seal, to replace the flywheel if the ring gear is damaged, and to grind the surface for the clutch disc. To remove,...
Replacing the cylinder head cover gasket If the oil leak from under the cylinder head cover could not be eliminated by tightening the cap fastening nuts, replace its gasket. To replace the cylinder head cover gasket on a car, you will need:...
Replacing the cylinder head gasket If a leak of engine oil or coolant is detected at the junction of the block head with the cylinder block, remove the block head and replace its gasket. An oil or coolant leak can also occur due to...
Camshaft oil seal replacement If an oil leak is detected through the camshaft oil seal, first check if the crankcase ventilation system is clogged and if the hoses of this system are pinched, repair if necessary. If the oil leak...
Replacement of valve stem seals Oil seals can be replaced without removing the head from the cylinder block. To replace the valve stem seals, you will need: all the tools needed to remove the timing belt and its pulley (see «...
Replacing the oil pan gasket If the oil leak through the oil pan gasket cannot be eliminated by tightening the bolts of its fastening, then the pan gasket is severely deformed and must be replaced. Replace the oil pan gasket in...
Replacement of crankshaft oil seals The reason for oiling the clutch discs may be a leak in the gearbox input shaft oil seal or the crankshaft rear oil seal. Engine and transmission oils differ in smell, therefore, with a certain...
Camshaft replacement To replace a camshaft on a vehicle, you will need: the same tools as for replacing valve stem seals, with the exception of those required directly for replacing them (tools are used only for...
Valve lifter replacement To replace valve lifters on a car, you will need: the same tools as for replacing valve stem seals, with the exception of those required directly for replacing them (tools are used only for...
Dismantling, repair and assembly of the cylinder head If repair of the cylinder head of the engine block installed on your car is necessary, remove it as described in subsection « Replacing the cylinder head gasket ». In most cases, repair of the...
Lapping of valves A special tool is required to lap the valves. In addition, you will need lapping paste and kerosene to lap the valves. 1. Remove the cylinder head (see « Replacing the cylinder head gasket »). 2....
Removal and installation of the engine Remove the engine/transmission assembly from the vehicle by lowering it down from the engine compartment. It is more convenient to remove the engine from the car mounted on a lift. Before removing...
Engine disassembly and repair This subsection describes in detail the process of repairing the engine block, piston and crank groups. Repair of the cylinder head is described in the corresponding subsection (see « Engine -...
Troubleshooting engine parts After disassembling the engine, thoroughly clean, rinse and dry all parts. To troubleshoot engine parts on a car, you will need: a portable lamp, a set of flat probes, a ruler, a caliper, a bore...
Engine Assembly To assemble the engine on a car, you will need: a torque wrench, a hammer (preferably with a soft metal or polyurethane striker), a device for installing pistons in cylinders, the same wrenches as...