This section contains articles on the removal, disassembly, repair and assembly of the engine of the VAZ-2107 Zhiguli car and its modifications.
Description of the engine design Carburetor engine: 1 - crankshaft pulley; 2 - generator; 3 - coolant pump; 4 - thermostat; 5 - carburetor; 6 - air intake; 7 - thermostat; 8 - air filter housing; 9 - oil filler...
Engine oil — level check and change Checking the oil level should be carried out with the engine not running at least 5 minutes after it has stopped, and with the car on a horizontal surface. Level check 1. We...
Cylinder head cover gasket — replacement We replace the cylinder head cover gasket if there is oil leakage. Removing 1. We prepare the car for operations (see " Vehicle preparation for maintenance and repair "). 2. On...
Gas distribution mechanism drive chain — tension adjustment A characteristic sign of insufficient chain tension is a rattling ringing sound that appears with a sharp increase and subsequent decrease in crankshaft speed. Due to the wear of...
Gas distribution mechanism drive chain — replacement The work of replacing the chain on carburetor and injection engines is almost the same. On an injection engine, it is necessary to disconnect the wiring block from the crankshaft...
Timing chain tensioner — replacement The tensioner is installed on the right, in front of the cylinder block next to the coolant pump. Removing 1. We prepare the car for operations (see " Vehicle preparation for...
Timing chain damper — replacement The damper is installed on the left in front of the cylinder head. We show the work on the example of a carburetor engine. Removing 1. We prepare the car for operations (see "...
Camshaft and valve levers — replacement The work is shown on the example of a carburetor engine. On an injection engine, work is carried out in a similar way. You will need a torque wrench to get the job done. Removing...
Oil pressure sensor — replacement The sensor is installed in the cylinder block on the left side. Removing 1. We prepare the car for operations (see " Vehicle preparation for maintenance and repair "). 2....
Engine oil pan — removal and installation We remove the oil pan to replace the gasket, oil pump or crankshaft. You will need a torque wrench to get the job done. Removing 1. We install the car on a viewing hole or...
Oil pump drive gear — replacement The oil pump drive gear is located in the hole in the cylinder block under the ignition distributor (carburetor engine) or stub (injection engine). The work is shown on the...
Accessory Drive Shaft — Replace The drive roller is installed in a hole made in the front of the cylinder block. Removing 1. We prepare the car for operations (see " Vehicle preparation for maintenance and...
Front crankshaft oil seal — replacement We replace the oil seal when oiling of the front of the engine is detected due to oil splashing by the crankshaft pulley. Removing 1. We install the car on a viewing hole or...
Injection Engine Cylinder Head Gasket — Replace We remove the cylinder head without disconnecting the receiver, intake manifold and exhaust manifold. You will need a torque wrench to get the job done. Removing 1. We install the...
Receiver — removal and installation We remove the receiver to replace it or replace the gaskets, dismantle the intake pipe and exhaust manifold, as well as to access the fuel rail. You will need a torque wrench to...
Oil pump — replacement The oil pump is replaced in case of insufficient or excessive oil pressure in the engine when idling. Removing 1. We install the car on a viewing hole or overpass (see " Vehicle...
Power unit mounts — replacement Removing the front supports 1. We install the car on a viewing hole or overpass (see " Vehicle preparation for maintenance and repair "). 2. Remove the mudguards (see " Mudguard -...
Engine — removal and installation There are two options for removing the engine: with disassembly and without disassembly. Removal of the engine with disassembly is recommended in the absence of mechanical or...
Flywheel — removal and installation We remove the flywheel to replace it, as well as when replacing the crankshaft rear oil seal and disassembling the engine. Removing 1. We install the car on a viewing hole or...
Rear crankshaft oil seal — replacement Removing 1. We install the car on a viewing hole or overpass (see " Vehicle preparation for maintenance and repair "). 2. Remove the flywheel (see above, "Flywheel - removal and...
Crankshaft — removal and installation We remove the crankshaft to replace it or replace the liners. Removing 1. We install the car on a viewing hole or overpass (see " Vehicle preparation for maintenance and repair...
Pistons — replacement To do the job, you will need mandrels to remove the piston pin and crimp the rings. Removing 1. We install the car on a viewing hole or overpass (see " Vehicle preparation for...