The left engine mount on VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099 vehicles is less loaded and fails less often.
But, like any spare part, it has its own resource. The elastic rubber element becomes cracked over time, after which it breaks away from the metal frame of the “cushion.” At the same time, the engine begins to fall on its side. Knocks and vibrations appear when starting from a stop or driving over uneven surfaces.
In addition, the support will have to be dismantled when carrying out repairs that involve removing the engine.
Checking the left engine mount
In addition to the signs of malfunction listed above, you need to visually verify the presence of cracks, delamination and tears in the rubber support element. Then rock the engine up and down with your hands and listen to the sounds made by the support. Squeaks, metallic knocking, and engine sagging when rocking are unacceptable. If a malfunction is determined, we replace the “pillow” with a new one.
Necessary tools, accessories and spare parts
— Socket wrenches or sockets on “17”, two pieces
Preparatory work
The easiest way to replace the engine mount is in a “pit” or on a lift, but it is also possible on level ground.
— Remove the left front wheel
— Remove the engine compartment protection
— Remove the left engine mudguard
— Jack up the engine under the gearbox housing
The procedure for replacing the left support (“pillow”) of the engine of a VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099
The left support (“pillow”) of the engine is attached with three nuts to the gearbox and one bolt to the bracket on the body. To remove it you need to unscrew them all.
Unscrew the bolt and three nuts securing the engine support (mount) 21083
— Unscrew the bolt securing the support to the bracket on the body
To do this, we use two spanners set to “17”.
— Unscrew the three nuts securing the support to the gearbox
We use the head at “17”.
— Remove the support (“pillow”)
To install a new support, you will need to perform all operations in reverse order. The tightening torque of the nut of the bolt securing the left support to the car body is 42-51 N.m, the nuts securing the support to the gearbox is 32-51 N.m.
Notes and additions
If a malfunction is detected in the left engine mount of the car, the remaining two should be checked. So often one support that fails leads to similar problems with others.
If the engine is being removed, you can only unscrew the support bolt.
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Engine mounts on VAZ 2109 cars are responsible for reducing and eliminating vibrations emanating from engine operation and transmitted to the car body.
Every motorist should be able to replace them with his own hands. There is nothing complicated in working with supports, but competent repairs can significantly extend the life of the car and get rid of quickly annoying vibrations and noise.
Element appearance
Features of the pillows used
There are several nuances that you should know about the supports in general, as well as about the engine mounts used on the VAZ 2109 model.
- When developing the design of supports that serve to reduce engine vibrations, manufacturers take into account the loads absorbed by the supports;
- These elements are under constant influence of loads, the magnitude of which varies;
- One constant load is the weight of the engine. But when the car starts, another load arises;
- When the car moves in reverse, the supports take on negative forces;
- When sharply accelerating or braking, when a wheel hits a pothole, or when hitting an obstacle, these same negative forces arise. The front, rear and side engine mounts are responsible for extinguishing them;
- To make cushions for the VAZ 2109, special natural rubber, high-grade SKI-3 rubber is used. In addition to rubber components, the supports include steel elements and heavy-duty adhesive;
- The VAZ 2109 engine mounts are capable of withstanding temperature loads in the range from -40 to +70 degrees Celsius.
In order for the pillows to meet all the requirements for them, experts recommend choosing products from the manufacturer or companies that were recommended by the VAZ 2109 manufacturer.
Stretching the front struts (installation, advantages and disadvantages)
A car's front strut brace is a piece of iron that is now installed not only on sports cars, but also on everyday cars. It won’t be difficult to install the strut spacer yourself, but will it be beneficial, and won’t it get worse than it was?
Installation of front strut extensions on a VAZ of the tenth family
It all starts with the question, which strut spacer is better to choose? And indeed, there is quite a wide selection of yellow iron on the market, with stickers from different manufacturers or handicraft assembly (by the way, if you wish, you can even make it yourself). I won’t go deep into this topic, but I will say that the TechnoMaster front strut struts stand out from the general plan not only in price, but also in the quality of the product. Technomaster front strut extensions on the VAZ 2110 come in several types:
- For carburetor engines (technomaster CODE 2904.0500.04, price 900 rubles);
- For injection engines (technomaster CODE 2904.0600.04, price 825 rubles);
- For injection engines VAZ 21102 limited edition (technomaster CODE 2904.0600.05, price 750 rubles). According to the manufacturer, the only difference between the limited edition strut strut and a regular injection strut strut is the price. This is the same spacer, only from the previous batch, there are no design differences;
- For injection engines with 16-valve VAZ-2112 engine. The kit includes an additional engine mount rod.
Why do you need a car front strut brace?
Again, returning to Technomaster products, on the website we see the advantages of stretching the front struts, I quote:
- the accuracy of car control when turning increases;
- the vehicle's stability increases when driving in a straight line;
- deformation of the body is reduced when the car moves around corners and on uneven roads, which significantly reduces the likelihood of fatigue cracks appearing on the body.
The extensions have passed a test cycle at AVTOVAZ. The technical conditions for the braces and the permit for their production were approved by the chief designer of AVTOVAZ. "BEHIND THE DRIVE" approved. End of quote. On the ZaRulem website we were only able to find the article “VAZ SPECIALISTS ANSWER”, where there is an answer regarding the strut bracing for the ten: The stretching between the upper supports of the body struts was invented by athletes. They began to use it on cross-country “eights” to strengthen the body when driving off-road, jumping from springboards, etc. In addition, stretch marks have found application in circuit racing - to increase the sensitivity of steering (by increasing the angular rigidity of the body). In short, this is required when the machine operates under extreme load conditions. Cars of the “tenth” family have sufficient body rigidity, but if you expect, for example, fast driving on bad roads, then stretching will help extend the life of the body of your car. Disadvantages of stretching the front struts:
- On any forum you can come across a similar phrase: in the event of a side impact, the spacer violates the geometry of the opposite part, as a result, not one, but two sides will have to be restored. They say that the strut spacers from Technomaster, unlike other manufacturers, have a special notch in the middle of the stretch. It allows it to bend (fold) during a side impact, which will prevent damage to the other cup of the rack;
- The spacer makes it difficult to control and add brake fluid, but the problem is solved by installing a front strut spacer from Priora.
Conclusion
Whether it is worth installing a strut brace or not is a personal matter for everyone. We can only say with confidence that if you are going to make a “sports car” out of a VAZ that will constantly receive loads, then there is a need for a spacer. But in this case, it is more correct to approach this issue comprehensively, that is, in addition to the front strut extension, install a rear anti-roll bar as well. Such modifications include the fifth engine mount. By the way, it is also convenient to dry rags on the spacer.. xn--2111-43da1a8c.xn--p1ai
What influences the replacement
There are two main factors that force motorists to replace airbags.
- Natural wear and tear. Each pillow has its own service life, exceeding which is very rare. Often they don’t work it out for the second reason.
- Mechanical impacts leading to breakdowns. These are our roads, potholes, accidents, collisions with manholes, etc.
When replacement is required
There are several factors you should know about replacing engine components.
Situation
Peculiarities
If you feel vibration in the body, you should definitely check the condition of the supports. This effect can be caused by various reasons, but pillows are one of the main
Replacing the timing belt
When replacing a belt, removing its cover can be very difficult, since the engine is almost tightly pressed to the right mudguard of the front wheel. You have to remove the pillow in order to fully carry out repairs.
The engine sags, loads the CV joints
Due to the impact of the engine weight on CV joints, their geometry changes, which leads to a significant reduction in the service life of the elements. The resource is reduced, it is necessary to carry out replacements ahead of schedule
There is a knocking noise in the backstage area
It may be barely noticeable. But its presence indicates that the engine has sagged. Consequently, the supports do not work properly and need to be replaced
If you do not replace the supports in a timely manner, this will lead to more serious consequences and expensive repair of the breakdown. Therefore, it is better to replace the pillows when primary signs of wear are detected. To do this, we additionally recommend periodic inspection of the unit.
What to look for when purchasing
Before purchasing, be sure to look at the quality of the product - there should be no damage to the metal parts - dents, cracks, paint damage. Rubber components should also not be damaged - no cuts or cracks on them are allowed.
If you plan to tune the engine, then you need to buy reinforced cushions - only they can withstand increased loads on the suspension. It is also recommended to supplement the design with at least one more support - this will significantly improve the operation of the car.
Replacement
Now we move on to replacing elements. Doing it yourself or contacting a car service is purely your personal decision.
For the VAZ 2109, the use of three supports is provided:
- Front;
- Rear;
- Left side.
The replacement of each of them should be discussed separately, since the processes differ from each other.
Replacing the rear cushion
- Find a suitable place to carry out repairs. You will need a pit or overpass.
- Place the car there, secure it with stops, and put the car on the handbrake.
- Disconnect the negative terminal from the car battery.
- Using a 17mm spanner, unscrew the nut that holds the cushion to the body.
- Using a 17 socket, remove the mounting nuts of the support bracket to the gearbox. There are 3 of them in total.
- Remove all the bolts and remove the old engine mount.
- Install a new motor element and reassemble the unit.
Some features of engine mounts on a VAZ 2109 car
When developing cushion designs to reduce vibrations of the power unit, manufacturers are guided by the magnitude of the loads that the supports perceive. These devices constantly perceive loads that change periodically. One operates when the car is stationary - the weight of the unit; at start - the other. When the car moves backwards, the airbags absorb negative forces. Sudden acceleration, unexpected braking, encountering an obstacle or hitting a pothole cause negative forces to occur. The installed rear, front and side supports should extinguish them. For the manufacture of elements, natural rubber, high-grade rubber of the SKI-3 brand, high-quality steel and special glue are used. Engine mounts can withstand from (-45) to (+70) degrees Celsius. This indicates that for the VAZ 2109, the side left and right, front and rear engine mounts should be used only those manufactured by the manufacturer. In this case, they will meet all the requirements of manufacturing technology and are supplied to specialized stores. Car owners should purchase products from reliable suppliers who have proven themselves and have good reviews from customers.
How to replace the side engine mounts of a VAZ 2109
In a VAZ 2109 car, the engine is mounted on three supports: the right one, which is mounted on the engine bracket, the left and rear ones, which are fixed on the gearbox housing brackets. The instructions call for replacing the side airbag with the mudguard removed. To work you will need:
- New side cushion.
- Set of socket heads.
- Hoist or jack.
- Socket wrenches.
- Collar.
- Ratchet.
- Rust remover, if necessary.
Tip: Disassembling the unit should begin by removing rust from all fastening units, which will help disassemble these units.
- The mudguard needs to be removed.
- Use a 17mm spanner to unscrew the nut that secures the support to the body.
Tip: When unscrewing the bolt, you need to keep it from turning with the same key.
- The bolt is pulled out.
- Using a 17mm head, unscrew the three nuts securing the support bracket to the gearbox, as shown in the photo.
- The support is removed.
- After replacing the pillow on the VAZ 2109, assembly must be performed in the reverse order.
How to correctly replace a VAZ 2109 engine mount can be seen in the video.
Auto repair school – DIY car repair
This article will describe the process of replacing the rear engine mount on a VAZ-2109 car . On VAZ 2108, 2109, 2109 and VAZ 2113-2115 cars, replacing the rear airbag is similar. But first, I will list the reasons why you should think about replacing the pillows or engine mount. Wear, breakage and destruction of the rubber or metal component of any engine mount leads to vibration and itching while driving, and shocks when starting and stopping the car. Therefore, if the above symptoms appear in your car, then pay attention to the condition of the airbags or, as they are also called, engine mounts. If large cracks, breaks or peelings of the rubber part of the cushion are detected (photo 1), replace the part. If the metal part of the pillow bursts or breaks, replace the part as soon as possible. I think there will be problems in this part. But questions regarding work related to replacement may arise! Right? Therefore, we continue to read further and at the end of this material the answers to the questions will be found)))
Spare parts . The rear engine mount for VAZ 2108, 2109, 2109 and VAZ 2113-2115 cars can be found on the Internet and purchased using the catalog number - 2108-1001033-10. According to the manufacturer, everything is simple - we buy a pillow from BRT or SEVI. Other options are not options...
Tools required for replacing the rear engine mount : a 17 socket wrench, a pair of 19 socket wrenches, a trapezoidal jack for fixing the engine. We carry out the replacement work in an inspection pit.
The procedure for replacing the rear engine mount (support) on a VAZ-2109 car:
We drive the car into the inspection hole. Remove the engine protection, if any.
Place a jack under the gearbox and slightly lift the gearbox up (photo 2)
Unscrew the nuts securing the mounting bolts to the gearbox (photo 3)
Using a 17 mm socket wrench, unscrew the nuts of the body studs (photo 4)
We take out the bolts and remove the pillow. And we put a new one in its place (photo 5)
Tighten all the nuts and remove the jack. All! Replacement of the rear engine mount on the VAZ-2109 is complete! Thank you all for your attention;)
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Gearbox cushion VAZ 2109
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Replacement of VAZ 2109 engine mounts
Replacing engine mounts for a VAZ 2109
done when they wear out. engine vibration occurs.
during throttle changes and sudden starts from a standstill.
In this case, you first need to visually verify their damage and then make a decision on replacing the rubber-metal engine . The VAZ 2109
has three engine
: rear, left and front support. Let's consider their sequential replacement.
Replacing the rear support of the power unit of a VAZ 2109
The work must be done from a pit or overpass. Support the transmission so that it does not fall when removing the support. Using a 17mm socket, unscrew the 2 nuts securing the airbag to the car body.
Lower the stop slightly and, using a 19mm wrench, release and unscrew the two nuts securing the airbag bracket
to the checkpoint Remove the bolts and cushion. Installation is done in reverse order.
Replacing the left power unit cushion
the support is made due to its wear, as well as when removing the engine or gearbox from the vehicle. You also need to work on a pit or overpass. Before starting work, you need to remove the left engine
.
Using two open-end wrenches, unscrew the nut for 17 bolts securing the airbag
to the car body and remove the bolt.
Now, using a ratchet with a 17 socket head, unscrew the pillow
to the gearbox.
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Replacement
the crankshaft oil seal on the VAZ
2109 is carried out with the timing belt previously removed.
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Replacing the front pillars of vases 2109
or repairing the front struts of a VAZ
2109
is an inevitable process when they wear out. The shock absorber strut must also be removed if the support bearing or spring wears out. Work is usually carried out in a viewing hole or on a level area with the front of the car raised.
Knock in the rear suspension of the Nine and excessive swaying of the car on uneven roads? Replacement
rear pillars of the VAZ
2109 is inevitable for you.
But the devil is not as terrible as he is painted. First, let's look at what the rear pillar actually consists of. Cushions under the car's engine will help reduce the force of vibration or even eliminate these disturbances that may occur on the body of the VAZ 2109. The material for their manufacture is rubber, and the elements are also used to reduce noise, which can be caused by a running engine. It is good for any car owner to be able to do this work with their own hands.
Features of engine mounts for a VAZ 2109 car
When developing cushion designs to reduce vibrations of the power unit, manufacturers are guided by the magnitude of the loads that the supports perceive. These devices constantly perceive loads that change periodically. One operates when the car is stationary - the weight of the unit; at start - the other. When the car moves backwards, the airbags absorb negative forces.
Sudden acceleration, unexpected braking, encountering an obstacle or hitting a pothole cause negative forces to occur. They must be extinguished by the installed rear, front and side supports. To manufacture the elements, natural rubber, high-grade rubber of the SKI-3 brand, high-quality steel and special glue are used. Engine mounts can withstand from (-45) to (+70) degrees Celsius.
What influences the replacement
There are two main factors that force motorists to replace airbags.
- Natural wear and tear. Each pillow has its own service life, exceeding which is very rare. Often they don’t work it out for the second reason.
- Mechanical impacts leading to breakdowns. These are our roads, potholes, accidents, collisions with manholes, etc.
Article on the topic: Do the wipers turn on themselves on the VAZ 2114? Solution
When replacement is required
There are several factors you should know about replacing engine components.
Situation | Peculiarities |
Body vibration | If you feel vibration in the body, you should definitely check the condition of the supports. This effect can be caused by various reasons, but pillows are one of the main |
Replacing the timing belt | When replacing a belt, removing its cover can be very difficult, since the engine is almost tightly pressed to the right mudguard of the front wheel. You have to remove the pillow in order to fully carry out repairs. |
The engine sags, loads the CV joints | Due to the impact of the engine weight on CV joints, their geometry changes, which leads to a significant reduction in the service life of the elements. The resource is reduced, it is necessary to carry out replacements ahead of schedule |
There is a knocking noise in the backstage area | It may be barely noticeable. But its presence indicates that the engine has sagged. Consequently, the supports do not work properly and need to be replaced |
If you do not replace the supports in a timely manner, this will lead to more serious consequences and expensive repair of the breakdown. Therefore, it is better to replace the pillows when primary signs of wear are detected. To do this, we additionally recommend periodic inspection of the unit.
When do you need to change engine mounts on a VAZ 2109?
— Body vibrations. — Knocking that occurs when the car starts or brakes, difficult gear shifting or unexpected acceleration. — Replacing the timing belt is accompanied by great difficulties. This is due to the fact that a sagging engine “approaches” the right mudguard almost closely, and it may interfere with removing the timing belt cover, and servicing the engine will be difficult. - Strong sagging of the unit increases the load on the CV joints. The geometry of the work may change on them, which will reduce the service life of the structures. - The appearance of a barely perceptible knock in the backstage area. This occurs due to engine sagging. - In this case, the gearbox slider may begin to touch the outer surface of the anti-roll bar. - In the case when the replacement of the engine mount on a VAZ 2109 is not carried out in a timely manner, the cost of further repairs will increase significantly.
Reasons for replacing engine mounts
Replacing the hall sensor on a VAZ 2108, VAZ 2109, VAZ 21099
Any spare part has a warranty period. Continued use of the item may be risky. As the rubber dries, its wear increases and the degree of vibration transmission becomes higher. The support can fail either due to natural causes or after minor accidents, falling into a hole or hatch, etc. Symptoms indicating that it is time to change the support:
- Increased vibration of the car body, rattling of the panel and steering wheel.
- Extraneous knocking noises that occur during acceleration and braking, difficult gear shifting. You get the feeling that the car’s engine is moving on its supports, and if you open the hood, you can even see how it does this.
- Difficulties when replacing the timing belt, removing the crankshaft pulley. When the engine sags, it moves as close as possible to the right side of the car. Possible impacts to the body. The plastic cover cannot be removed; you have to use a pipe or a crowbar to push the engine block to the left.
- Reduced service life of grenades due to excessive sagging of the engine and changes in the geometry of the mechanism. Their work must take place in certain conditions, every angle matters. And deviation from the normal leads to rapid failure of the unit.
- The box slider may hit the transverse link housing, causing a knock to appear from the side of the gearshift mechanism.
And the most important thing is that if you neglect repairs, then their cost will only increase. You will have to sort out the chassis, gearbox, and engine components
Therefore, it is cheaper to replace the engine mount than to seriously repair the car.
How to change engine mounts yourself
If the vibrations of the engine, even a new, serviceable one, were transmitted into the car interior, the driver would probably be very unpleasant. Fortunately, special rubber linings at the junction of the piston unit with the car body save you from this.
But not only do they protect the people in the car from vibrations; the underlay structures save the piston unit itself from the effects of uneven road surfaces. These elements themselves consist of rubber stands, metal parts and threaded fasteners. They break due to natural factors, such as:
- high humidity, oil traces, keeping the power unit in dirt;
- natural wear and tear that occurs after approximately 80 - 100 thousand kilometers;
- faulty “triple” piston unit with increased vibrations.
- Remove the generator belt.
- Having loosened the threaded connections, move the generator away.
- Having installed the jack under the crankcase pan, and at the same time laying a plank between the jack and the pan, we slightly raise the power plant to relieve the load on the silent blocks supporting the engine.
- We inspect the appearance of the engine support structures and feel them for final diagnosis. Are there any delaminations in the rubber? Is the rubber hard? Is it easy to separate from the backing? Is the play of the entire element noticeable? If everything is normal, only play is observed, just tighten the nuts, and you may be able to do without reinstalling the part. If we can’t do without reinstalling, we move on.
- Unscrew the nut of the threaded connection of the defective element.
- We unscrew the two bolts securing it to the metal holder.
- We take out the entire structure complete with the metal part, and reinstall the rubber part. Then we attach the unit back to its normal place. We carry out complete assembly on the way back.
This is how the right engine mount is replaced. Let's look at updating the underlay structure at the back of the engine using another VAZ brand as an example.
Replacing pillows on a VAZ 2114 resembles the process on a “ten”. In any case, the tools used are similar:
This is how it is done.
- A jack with a plank is installed under the gearbox.
- Slightly lift this part of the piston unit.
- Unscrew the nut of the defective part.
- After unscrewing the nuts connecting to the bracket, the unit is taken out, then the rubber part is reinstalled in the metal holder. In this case, the latter can be clamped in a vice if you have a vice at hand.
It turns out that, in general terms, work is carried out in a similar way on all motor stands. Replacing the rear engine mount on a VAZ 2109 occurs in exactly the same way. The change at Priora is accompanied by the removal of the standard engine mudguard. Otherwise, the operation is the same as replacing engine mounts on a VAZ 2110.
What to do with foreign car engines
Now let’s determine how to replace a defective airbag in a Ford Focus 2. In this car, the entire support assembly is non-separable. To work you will need:
When reinstalling the right part, the steps are as follows.
- We remove and move the expansion tank to the side without pulling off the hoses.
- We lift the power unit, being, for example, in a garage with a winch.
- Unscrew the two nuts securing it to the bracket.
- We unscrew the two threaded connections attaching to the body side member.
- We are reinstalling the node.
- Let's put everything back together.
Diagnostics of the condition of engine mountings
Self-diagnosis of the condition of the engine mounts is not particularly difficult; you just need to open the hood and try to move the engine manually or using a lever. If it is noticeable that the engine sags or begins to fall on one side, then this indicates damage to the cushions that will need to be replaced.
If there are such malfunctions, the power unit is raised on special suspensions, the cushions are replaced with new ones, and then the engine and gearbox are fixed. It is difficult to carry out such repairs on your own, since you need to have appropriate lifts that can be used to fix and lift the engine in order to change worn out cushions.
As a preventative measure, you should maintain the suspension in good technical condition and prevent oil or antifreeze from coming into contact with the rubberized supports. In this case, such pillows will serve you for as long as possible, and the car owner will not need to go to a service center every 100 thousand kilometers and perform expensive engine repairs.
Rules for replacing VAZ 2109 engine mounts
In a VAZ 2109 car, the engine is mounted on three supports: the right one, which is mounted on the engine bracket, the left and rear ones, which are fixed on the gearbox housing brackets. The instructions call for replacing the side airbag with the mudguard removed.
To work you will need:
- New side cushion. - Set of socket heads. - Hoist or jack. - Spanners. - Wrench. - Ratchet. - Rust remover, if necessary.
Work order:
Tip: Disassembling the unit should begin by removing rust from all fastening units, which will help disassemble these units. You need to remove the mudguard. Use a 17 mm spanner to unscrew the nut that secures the support to the body. Tip: When unscrewing the bolt, it must be kept from turning in the same way with a wrench. The bolt is pulled out. The three nuts securing the support bracket on the gearbox are unscrewed with a “17” head, as shown in the photo. The support is removed. After replacing the cushion on a VAZ 2109, the assembly must be performed in the reverse order. How to correctly replace the engine mounting VAZ 2109 can be seen on video.
Shesnar to Samara. Part 3: Engine Mounts
Greetings dear readers!
We continue the topic of installing a sixteen-valve engine in the body of Samara! If in the first part we talked about the desired modification of the body, in the second we touched on the topic of the exhaust system, then in this BZ I want to talk about the engine mounts.
Everyone knows that in Samara, 3 airbags are installed from the manufacturer’s plant: the front one is mounted on the car’s TV, the side one holds the gearbox and is located approximately under the battery, and the third one is the rear one, located in the area of the stabilizer. In principle, they are quite enough for active driving, but if the engine is much livelier than stock and often “drives”, then the airbags often break off, especially for the side one, which holds the gearbox. And the whole reason is that when the engine was designed, they didn’t think that it would have about 100 horses, and the supports could cope quite well with the original 75 horses!
As can be seen from the diagram, the front and rear cushions prevent longitudinal movement of the motor, but there is no cushion on the right side member, and therefore the motor bends freely in the transverse vector. That's why many people tear up the transmission cushion! For comparison, here is a diagram of the location of the VAZ 2112 pillows
It can be seen that the plant took a more sober approach to the location of the supports, and lateral displacement of the engine under load has already been eliminated.
Many of you will say that why fence the collective farm, because you can put a support on top of the cylinder head and a glass and that will be enough! But here you will be wrong! The upper support does not play the role of an engine MOUNT, it just rests against the engine during acceleration and that’s all. In this picture, Yasha05 clearly depicted why this pillow is needed, and how to place it correctly in Samarokuzov:
Others may offer another option: install reinforced or, as they call it, “sports pillows” on a rigid silent block! Here is an example of how Zheka Bliznukov did it
That’s why it was decided to make an additional support for the right spar, and stay on the original cushions! In this design, we remain on the original supports without unnecessary vibrations on the body and limit the movement of the engine in all directions as much as possible. In general, we get 5 supports, of which 4 cushions from below support the engine and gearbox, and the 5th one is mounted on a spacer and serves as a limiter.
To begin with, I decided to look at how other Drayvovites do it, I found 2 examples. In one, Artyr-nn made a support based on the side cushion of a VAZ 2110 gearbox, and the second example, where DonBoZineo made a support based on a cushion from a Niva transfer case. I decided to repeat the second sample.
There is no point in describing the manufacturing process in detail; thanks to the photo, everything is already clear! I’ll just note that the original alternator belt will be a little short, you’ll have to buy from 2110 or 6pk740-750.
Now the engine is securely fastened in the engine compartment, and you can be sure that during active driving the airbags will not be shocked! Thanks for reading, all the best!
UPD 05/16/2016 And so that everything was as in theory, I finally adapted the top pillow. As expected, strictly in a horizontal position!