Car engine repair VAZ-2115
Engine design features
The LADA SAMARA-2 family cars are equipped with the engine mod. 2111 – petrol, four-stroke, four-cylinder, in-line, with a fuel injection system, with a camshaft located in the...
The LADA SAMARA-2 family cars are equipped with the engine mod. 2111 – petrol, four-stroke, four-cylinder, in-line, with a fuel injection system, with a camshaft located in the...
Possible engine malfunctions
Possible engine malfunctions, their causes and solutions Cause of malfunction Method of elimination The engine won't start No pressure in the fuel rail: Please do the following:...
Possible engine malfunctions, their causes and solutions Cause of malfunction Method of elimination The engine won't start No pressure in the fuel rail: Please do the following:...
Useful tips for engine repair
With a certain amount of skill and attention, many engine and system faults can be determined quite accurately by the color of the smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. Blue smoke...
With a certain amount of skill and attention, many engine and system faults can be determined quite accurately by the color of the smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. Blue smoke...
Changing engine oil and oil filter
You will need: a 17 mm wrench, a special wrench for unscrewing the oil filter or a large screwdriver, a funnel, and a clean rag. Helpful Hints: Drain the oil after driving while...
You will need: a 17 mm wrench, a special wrench for unscrewing the oil filter or a large screwdriver, a funnel, and a clean rag. Helpful Hints: Drain the oil after driving while...
Setting the piston of the first cylinder to the TDC position of the compression stroke
In order to avoid disturbing the valve timing during work related to removing the camshaft drive belt, the piston of the 1st cylinder is set to the position TDC (top dead center)...
In order to avoid disturbing the valve timing during work related to removing the camshaft drive belt, the piston of the 1st cylinder is set to the position TDC (top dead center)...
Replacing the camshaft drive belt
Replace the camshaft drive belt if you find the following upon inspection: traces of oil on any surface of the belt; traces of wear on the toothed surface, cracks, cuts, folds and...
Replace the camshaft drive belt if you find the following upon inspection: traces of oil on any surface of the belt; traces of wear on the toothed surface, cracks, cuts, folds and...
Replacing the tension roller
If you hear noise from the camshaft drive belt when the engine is running, there is a possibility that the tension roller bearing has failed. Remove the roller, check the...
If you hear noise from the camshaft drive belt when the engine is running, there is a possibility that the tension roller bearing has failed. Remove the roller, check the...
Removal and installation the flywheel
The flywheel is removed for replacement or repair if the gear ring is damaged or the friction surface is heavily worn. You will need: socket wrench (head) "on 17", a large...
The flywheel is removed for replacement or repair if the gear ring is damaged or the friction surface is heavily worn. You will need: socket wrench (head) "on 17", a large...
Replacing the cylinder head cover gasket
If you cannot stop the oil leak from under the cylinder head cover by tightening the cover mounting nuts, replace its gasket. You will need: a screwdriver, pliers, 13 and 17 mm...
If you cannot stop the oil leak from under the cylinder head cover by tightening the cover mounting nuts, replace its gasket. You will need: a screwdriver, pliers, 13 and 17 mm...
Replacing the cylinder head gasket
If you detect a leak of engine oil or coolant at the joints of the head and the cylinder block, remove the head and replace its gasket. A leak may also occur due to warping of the...
If you detect a leak of engine oil or coolant at the joints of the head and the cylinder block, remove the head and replace its gasket. A leak may also occur due to warping of the...
Replacing the intake manifold and exhaust manifold gaskets
You will need: a screwdriver, keys "8", "10", "13", "17", socket heads "17", "19", pliers. 1. Remove the wire from the "-" terminal of the battery. 2. Remove the safety clip… 3....
You will need: a screwdriver, keys "8", "10", "13", "17", socket heads "17", "19", pliers. 1. Remove the wire from the "-" terminal of the battery. 2. Remove the safety clip… 3....
Replacing the engine oil pan gasket
You will need: keys "10", "8", socket heads "10", "8". 1. Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the engine crankcase guard. Drain the oil from the engine (see " Changing engine oil...
You will need: keys "10", "8", socket heads "10", "8". 1. Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the engine crankcase guard. Drain the oil from the engine (see " Changing engine oil...
Replacing valve stem seals
You can replace the oil seals without removing the head from the cylinder block. You will need: a tin rod with a diameter of about 8 mm (for example, solder), tweezers,...
You can replace the oil seals without removing the head from the cylinder block. You will need: a tin rod with a diameter of about 8 mm (for example, solder), tweezers,...
Replacing crankshaft seals
To replace the front oil seal you will need: a 10 mm wrench, a 10 mm socket head. 1. Remove the oil pump from the vehicle (see " Removal and installation the oil pump "). 2. Using...
To replace the front oil seal you will need: a 10 mm wrench, a 10 mm socket head. 1. Remove the oil pump from the vehicle (see " Removal and installation the oil pump "). 2. Using...
Replacing the camshaft seal
If you find traces of oil leaking through the camshaft oil seal, first check whether the crankcase ventilation system is clogged and whether the crankcase ventilation system hoses...
If you find traces of oil leaking through the camshaft oil seal, first check whether the crankcase ventilation system is clogged and whether the crankcase ventilation system hoses...
Cylinder head repair
Warning! The cylinder head is replaced with the bearing housings as a unit, as they are machined together. You will need: 13, 17, 21 keys, spark plug wrench, screwdriver,...
Warning! The cylinder head is replaced with the bearing housings as a unit, as they are machined together. You will need: 13, 17, 21 keys, spark plug wrench, screwdriver,...
Lapping valves
You will need: lapping paste, kerosene, a weak spring that fits into the valve seat hole along the outside diameter, a valve lapping tool (reversible drill). In addition,...
You will need: lapping paste, kerosene, a weak spring that fits into the valve seat hole along the outside diameter, a valve lapping tool (reversible drill). In addition,...
Adjusting valve clearances
To compensate for thermal expansion of the valve, a gap is set between the end of the valve stem and the camshaft cam. With an increased gap, the valve will not open completely,...
To compensate for thermal expansion of the valve, a gap is set between the end of the valve stem and the camshaft cam. With an increased gap, the valve will not open completely,...
Removal the engine
You will need: wrenches "10", "13", "17", "19", an extension with a cardan joint, socket heads "13", "17", "19", "22", "24", a ratchet, screwdrivers (two), a mandrel for centering...
You will need: wrenches "10", "13", "17", "19", an extension with a cardan joint, socket heads "13", "17", "19", "22", "24", a ratchet, screwdrivers (two), a mandrel for centering...
Engine installation
Install the engine in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following. 1. Tightening torques for threaded connections are specified in application . Finally...
Install the engine in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following. 1. Tightening torques for threaded connections are specified in application . Finally...
Disassembling the engine
1. Remove the engine from the vehicle (see " Removal and installation the engine "). 2. Place the engine on strong supports. 3. Carefully remove the gearbox (see " Removal and...
1. Remove the engine from the vehicle (see " Removal and installation the engine "). 2. Place the engine on strong supports. 3. Carefully remove the gearbox (see " Removal and...
Engine defect detection
After disassembling, thoroughly clean, rinse and dry all parts. 1. Clean the piston head from carbon deposits. If the piston has scoring, burn marks, deep scratches, cracks,...
After disassembling, thoroughly clean, rinse and dry all parts. 1. Clean the piston head from carbon deposits. If the piston has scoring, burn marks, deep scratches, cracks,...
Engine assembly
1. Clean off carbon deposits from the edges of the cylinder block beds. Clean off deposits from the oil grooves in the beds. 2. Install the main bearing shells in the cylinder...
1. Clean off carbon deposits from the edges of the cylinder block beds. Clean off deposits from the oil grooves in the beds. 2. Install the main bearing shells in the cylinder...
Removal and installation the oil pump
Helpful Hint: If you remove the oil pump, replace the front crankshaft oil seal (see " Replacing crankshaft seals "). You will need: keys "10", "13", "17", oil filter remover,...
Helpful Hint: If you remove the oil pump, replace the front crankshaft oil seal (see " Replacing crankshaft seals "). You will need: keys "10", "13", "17", oil filter remover,...
Oil pump repair
You will need: keys "10", "13", screwdriver. 1. Remove the oil pump from the vehicle (see " Removal and installation the oil pump "). 2. Remove the six pump cover mounting bolts....
You will need: keys "10", "13", screwdriver. 1. Remove the oil pump from the vehicle (see " Removal and installation the oil pump "). 2. Remove the six pump cover mounting bolts....
Flushing of crankcase ventilation system components
When the crankcase ventilation system becomes clogged, the pressure in the engine crankcase increases, which can cause oil to leak through seals and gaskets. You will need: keys...
When the crankcase ventilation system becomes clogged, the pressure in the engine crankcase increases, which can cause oil to leak through seals and gaskets. You will need: keys...
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