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We have already talked about the maintenance of Kalina (ZR, 2008, No. 9). Recall that the car was with a VAZ-11194 sixteen-valve, a manual transmission, air conditioning and anti-lock braking system. Let's see what has changed for the better, and what is worse.
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CONFRONTATION
The test Grant is equipped with an 811-valve motor 21116. Candles are in full view, but do not rush to rejoice: before picking up the tool, remove debris from the bottom of the candle wells, otherwise it will certainly crumble into the cylinders. A handful of sand can significantly reduce engine life, do not even doubt it. Having removed the tips of the high-voltage wires, break the sticky grains of sand with a stiff brush and blow them with compressed air (at worst, use the nozzle to the tire pump). Now candles can be safely turned out. We recommend that in order to continue to ease your task, cut the cloth rings and put them on insulators - let all the rubbish accumulate on them. Then, before removal, it remains only to fix the debris by dripping on the rings of engine oil, and carefully remove them, picking up with a wire hook. On the Kalina with the engine 11183 the same problem, therefore, in this discipline between the "girls" complete parity.
The portable fuel filter is an indisputable advantage of both models, taking into account the purity of our gasoline. You should have seen this node in a section after 30 thousand km! Smoker's lungs on a cigarette pack and those are more attractive
The portable fuel filter is an indisputable advantage of both models, taking into account the purity of our gasoline. You should have seen this node in a section after 30 thousand km! Smoker's lungs on a cigarette pack and those are more attractive. The portable fuel filter is an indisputable advantage of both models, taking into account the purity of our gasoline. You should have seen this node in a section after 30 thousand km! Smoker's lungs on a cigarette pack and those are more attractive.
Regarding the replacement of oil, air and fuel filters, nothing has changed. Regardless of the configuration of the engines, the oil filter is still accessible from under the hood; to replace the air, four screws of the cover must be loosened; to replace the fuel, lie down on the ground (it is under the bottom, to the right of the gas tank).
Replacing coolant is easier on the Grant. At her bottom right radiator tank is now a convenient lamb plug instead of the old one, under a Phillips screwdriver. But it’s still difficult to catch a wide flowing stream - you can’t do without a basin or trough.
Absolutely unacceptable for Russian conditions solution: pulleys and belt catch dirt from the road, therefore wear out, so the drive requires periodic adjustment. But on the "Grant" it is not provided constructively
Absolutely unacceptable for Russian conditions solution: pulleys and belt catch dirt from the road, therefore wear out, so the drive requires periodic adjustment. But on the "Grant" it is not provided constructively. Absolutely unacceptable for Russian conditions solution: pulleys and belt catch dirt from the road, therefore wear out, so the drive requires periodic adjustment. But on the "Grant" it is not provided constructively.
With the drive of mounted units, the Grants are clearly over the top. We scolded "Kalina" with manual tension control and hoped for the introduction of an automatic tensioner. However, the plant went a different way: the generator was simply fixed on the block, depriving it of the possibility of displacement. Many manufacturers do this, saving on "extra" parts - but at the same time they use an elastic multi-ribbed belt. And at "Grants" it is so oak that it is ready to smash the bearings to pieces. Which, in fact, does. This decision is scolded not only by the owners, but also by the mechanics: when replacing the unit (or belt), at least two are needed - one turns the posted wheel with the gear engaged, and the other starts the belt on the pulley streams. The mandrels proposed by the plant do not contribute to the simplification of the process.
To our taste, we would modify the drive to the previous Kalinowski scheme, replacing the generator bracket and still installing the tensioner. But sellers of spare parts also do not sleep: having realized the possible demand, they inflated the prices for the corresponding parts four-five times. It is not a sin for the plant to declare a revocable campaign, admitting its mistake, but for now AvtoVAZ is silent.
The principle of adjusting the tension of the V-ribbed V-ribbed belt cannot be called ideal, but there is still an opportunity. What prevented the construction of a similar design on the "Grant"?
The principle of adjusting the tension of the V-ribbed V-ribbed belt cannot be called ideal, but there is still an opportunity. What prevented the construction of a similar design on the "Grant"? The principle of adjusting the tension of the V-ribbed V-ribbed belt cannot be called ideal, but there is still an opportunity. What prevented the construction of a similar design on the "Grant"?
However, with the drive of the Kalina generator, too, everything is not perfect. The native 6RK1018 belt does not live for a long time, but there are no worthy foreign analogues in nature. You can only find longer (1035 mm) or shorter (1000 mm). The latter can still be installed by shortening the threaded end of the rod of the tensioner by 10 mm (ЗР, 2012, No. 9).
It’s unlikely that you will change the timing belt yourself, but if you decide, you should know: on the 8-valve Grant it’s easier than on a similar Kalina motor, since a semi-automatic tensioner appeared in the drive.
When tensioning the timing belt "Grants" (motor 21116), it is only important to combine the front sight with the slot (shown by arrows), after which the central bolt can be tightened. The necessary force is provided by the roller spring
When tensioning the timing belt "Grants" (motor 21116), it is only important to combine the front sight with the slot (shown by arrows), after which the central bolt can be tightened. The necessary force is provided by the roller spring. When tensioning the timing belt "Grants" (motor 21116), it is only important to combine the front sight with the slot (shown by arrows), after which the central bolt can be tightened. The necessary force is provided by the roller spring.
GIVE ME AUTOMATIC
Finally, AvtoVAZ has introduced the long-awaited automatic transmission! Let not the most advanced, but reliable and time-tested at the Nissan Tiida (ЗР, 2010, No. 1; 2012, No. 9). But on the Internet to this day, disputes over the advisability of installing this particular unit of the Japanese company Jatco do not subside. Say, they slipped us the ancient AY-K3, which has only four steps - and such are now not in vogue. I object: if AvtoVAZ has met stringent toxicity standards with these four, honor and praise be to him. Special thanks to the Austrian company AVL, which tuned the “brains” of the box according to the nature of the 21126 engine (only an automatic machine is supplied with it so far).
The automatic machine borrowed from "Tiida" is distinguished by a convenient probe with a clamp. On the "Grant" it is located not as accessible as on the Japanese model: the air filter housing interferes. But this is not critical
The automatic machine borrowed from "Tiida" is distinguished by a convenient probe with a clamp. On the "Grant" it is located not as accessible as on the Japanese model: the air filter housing interferes. But this is not critical. The automatic machine borrowed from "Tiida" is distinguished by a convenient probe with a clamp. On the "Grant" it is located not as accessible as on the Japanese model: the air filter housing interferes. But this is not critical.
This automatic gearbox is distinguished by the convenience of changing the oil and level control with the help of a good old dipstick, which will certainly be appreciated by owners who prefer to service the machine on their own. Pour the waste into a measured container and pour the same amount of fresh oil through the dipstick tube. Starting the engine, we drive the selector in all positions with a short delay in each and, leaving in P mode, check the level. Dealers do not change the filter, considering it eternal, and this is not stipulated by the regulations. If you decide to replace the element, remove the pallet by unscrewing the fasteners.
With the oil change in the MCP, nothing has changed, the drain plug and dipstick have remained in the same places. Promised six months after the start of Grant sales, the gear shift cable drive has not yet been introduced.
To get to the adjustment of the handbrake, remove the protective shield of the resonator and shift it forward. When assembling, install all fasteners clearly in the previous sequence
To get to the adjustment of the handbrake, remove the protective shield of the resonator and shift it forward. When assembling, install all fasteners clearly in the previous sequence. To get to the adjustment of the handbrake, remove the protective shield of the resonator and shift it forward. When assembling, install all fasteners clearly in the previous sequence.
The brakes are still the same. Regardless of the presence of anti-lock braking system, there is only one difficulty - to tighten the handbrake. To do this, you will have to remove the protective shield on the bottom that covers the resonator - and its fasteners remain, to put it mildly, homegrown: a nut, a grover and two washers, the smaller of which is needed so that the nut does not fall through the large one. Is it really so difficult to introduce a single washer with a large outer diameter and a small inner one, making life easier for both its own assemblers and motorists?
TO THE BULB
Pleased with the ease of replacing bulbs. With the head optics, Kalina’s is also simple, though only with respect to the variant with an 8-valve engine. On the sixteen-valve, to access the right headlight, remove the washer reservoir. At the "Grant" it has become a different form and is no longer in the way. It's great that they provided for the much-needed daytime running lights with separate lamps that were not tied to the dipped beam.
Finally, when changing lamps in the lanterns, you can do without a tool
Finally, when changing lamps in the lanterns, you can do without a tool. Finally, when changing lamps in the lanterns, you can do without a tool.
Even more delighted was the replacement of lamps in the lanterns. We scolded Kalina for this operation: it is necessary to remove the lights in it, and their fastening with individual washers and nuts, which strive to slip into the wing cavity without a trace, did not withstand any criticism. Finally, done humanly: he unfastened the valve in the trunk lining - and here they are, light bulbs.
In the third stop signal, the LEDs settled. In terms of resource, they significantly exceed incandescent lamps, which cannot but rejoice: it is unlikely that you will have to climb into this section when. But the backlighting lights slightly upset: without a Phillips screwdriver, now the bulbs can not be changed. Why didn’t they use Kalinowski lanterns, which proved themselves good in terms of tightness and ease of fastening, remained a mystery.
Igor Kozlov:
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“The ease of replacing the Grant bulbs made a good impression; this is an unconditional step towards the consumer. Another step is the introduction of a simple and solid automaton. But with a generator drive, the plant stepped back twice. In general, in terms of maintainability of its models, AvtoVAZ is still marking time.”
