The average service life of a water pump (pump) on a Lada Grant does not exceed 80,000 km, although the operating instructions indicate an interval of 120,000 km. For domestic cars, a pump service life of over 85,000 km is nonsense.
In the event of a breakdown, you can replace the pump on the Lada Grant yourself, without resorting to the help of service station technicians.
Replacing the pump
Where is the water pump on the Lada Granta?
Regardless of the modification of the technical device, the number of preinstalled valves, the water pump is installed in the engine compartment. From the end of the engine, below, closer to the crankshaft pulley.
If maintenance and replacement are necessary, the pump is dismantled along with the drive belt and crankshaft pulley.
Remove the pump through the opening in the wheel arch of the car, after jacking up the right side of the car. Some service station technicians practice dismantling through the top of the engine compartment, depending on which is more convenient.
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Pump replacement completed
Note that 8-valve Lada Granta units suffer from the risk of belt breakage due to jamming of a previously diagnosed and replaced pump. On these units, the pump life is close to 80 thousand strokes, with a warranty of one year. Here you should be careful and choose only high-quality spare parts.
There is disagreement among Lada Grant owners about the need to cover the new gasket with a sealing compound or the absence of such an action. Pump manufacturers say this is not necessary! Many craftsmen neglect this postulate and add sealant, explaining this as a better sealing of the cooling channel in which the pump is located.
When replacing, we focus on some important aspects:
- do not blow out the camshaft pulley key;
- We block the crankshafts after removing the belt, preventing their rotation.
Preparatory stage
Required materials and tools:
- set of automotive tools;
- heads, ratchet;
- rags;
- additional lighting;
- screwdrivers with a flat, cross-shaped bit;
- hydraulic jack.
Preparing for replacement
How to change the license plate light bulb on Kalina
What tools will you need:
- flat screwdriver,
- a piece of rag
- new lamps.
The left side of the lampshade is made in such a way that you can place a thin object (in our case, a screwdriver) under it and pry it, releasing the first latch. This requires a little effort. If you are afraid of scratching the plastic, place a prepared rag under the tip of the screwdriver.
Once the left side of the latch has come out, move the lamp itself a little to the left and remove the right side. Pull the lantern out. Now you can either disconnect the wire, or simply turn the lamp a little and remove it from the housing.
The light bulbs in the license plate illumination are the most common ones - W5W. The same ones are in the front side lights. We take out the old incandescent lamps and insert new ones - LED ones. It’s better to immediately check whether you placed them on the wrong side; LED lamps have polarity! Well, now, with a clear conscience, everything can be put back together. The license plate light bulbs on Kalina have been replaced.
What advantages will we get after replacing the standard license plate light bulbs with LED ones?
- Firstly, they shine much brighter. This is noticeable even to the naked eye. And at the same time they consume much less energy, which leads to at least insignificant savings.
- Second, they don't get so hot. Having removed the old lamps, you may have noticed some melted plastic near their seats. It is not good. This definitely shouldn’t happen with diode lamps.
- And last but not least, it looks beautiful. Agree, the bright, white backlight of the license plate looks much better than the standard one.
Malfunctions and troubleshooting methods
| Symptoms of a problem | Remedy |
| The operation of the unit is accompanied by noise, hum, and metallic creaking.. | Dismantling the pump, carrying out comprehensive diagnostics. Replace worn parts as needed. |
| In the area where the water pump is installed, traces of antifreeze leakage, system depressurization, and gasket damage are visible. | Dismantling and replacement of paronite gasket. |
| Weak circulation of antifreeze in the expansion tank. | Deformation of impeller blades and pump pipes. |
| When there is a mechanical impact on the pump pulley, bearing play is heard. | Dismantling, checking and replacing the roller bearing. |
Why do you need a pump in a car?
The power unit of any vehicle works in close connection with the cooling system. Constant circulation of antifreeze (or antifreeze) through the system ensures proper cooling of the engine and protects the rubbing parts of the engine from overheating. Accordingly, if there were no cooling system, the motor could not be considered a working unit - at the first load it heats up to a critical temperature and boils.
The operation of the cooling system fits into a simple scheme:
The driver pours antifreeze into the expansion tank.
After the engine starts, antifreeze begins to flow into the pump cavity.
From there, the fluid under pressure is directed to the radiator device and to the cylinder block.
Accordingly, the pump in this scheme plays the role of pumping equipment, which ensures the continuous supply of coolant to the engine.
The device is made of hard metal alloys, which allows you to extend the service life of all moving and rubbing parts of the pump
On the Lada Granta, the pump starts when the engine is ignited. The pump itself is part of the gas distribution mechanism: its impeller blades will rotate as long as the pulley rotates through the timing belt.
Description and technical characteristics of water pumps DOLZ, LUZAR
The DOLZ pump is installed on Lada Granta cars with a modification of the VAZ 21116 engine. These are 8-valve units with a volume of 1.6 liters, a power of 87 horsepower, “Norma”, “Lux” equipment.
The manufacturer of the pump is Doltz, a Spanish concern that is famous for its high reliability and long service life of spare parts.
| Specifications | Equipment | |
| Paronite gasket | included 0.9 mm | 1.1 mm |
| Manufacturer | DOLZ | LUZAR |
| Belt pulley | In stock | In stock |
| Price | 1200 | 850 |
| Number of teeth | 21 | 21 |
| Warranty card | In stock | In stock |
| Type of packaging | Polyethylene | Polyethylene |
| Marking | Original number on the pulley, housing | Original number on the case |
| Impeller | Aluminum, six-blade, plastic coated, two mounting holes | Aluminum, seven-blade, three mounting holes |
| Impeller diameter | 63.2 | 64 |
| Pulley width | 24 | 27 |
| Distance to seat | 50 | 54 |
| Roller bearing outer diameter | 28 | 30 |
| Bearing width | 37 | 38 |
| Bearing type | Double row, ball | Ball roller |
| Roller diameter | 4.4 | 4.8 |
| Length of one roller | 8.4 | 12.0 |
| Ball diameter | 6.4 | 6.3 |
| Seal type | ceramics | ceramics |
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Reinforced pump Luzar for Lada Granta 2190
Luzar Turbo 2 is a high-power water pump for the Lada Granta. The average cost in the Russian Federation is 650 – 750 rubles, depending on the place of purchase. Pump flow rate at 800 rpm is 900 l/h. The unit runs 95 – 120 thousand km.
The installation of a turbo version of the pump is explained by the fact that the engines of the Lada line are prone to rapid boiling and an increase in operating temperature.
The temperature increases according to the following scheme: the car moves at high speeds on the road. A sudden stop at a traffic light provokes a rise in temperature, heat stroke, and boiling of antifreeze.
| Characteristic | Indicators |
| Material | Poly Phenylene Sulfide |
| Strength | up to 210 M Pa |
| Elasticity | up to 21,000 M Pa |
| Impact resistance | up to 51 kJ/m2 |
| Stability under load | Yes |
| Performance | -60 to +220℃ |
| Resistance to hydrolysis | 0,03% |
| Low shrinkage | Yes |
Purpose and recommendations
The pump serves to ensure correct and sufficient fluid circulation in the cooling circuit of the Lada Granta engine, which has 8 valves. The element requires periodic attention, which will allow the system to operate for a long time without sudden and unpleasant surprises. Ignoring the control input may result in sudden damage, which will inevitably lead to overheating of the engine.
A high-quality product has a positive effect on the performance of the heating system of the Lada Granta 8-valve version. The presence of counterfeits is very common, so it is worth checking in advance and discussing with the seller when to return a low-quality product.
Which pump to choose? For the Lada Granta model, we recommend choosing an 8-valve pump between two manufacturers that have earned the trust of motorists, namely:
- TZA (Togliatti inert (Lugansk plant of automobile radiators).
An important aspect of the choice is to focus on the colors that are present on the cases of the original products. It will also be useful to compare the grooves and stiffeners made on the impeller. We recommend that you carefully check the entire list of markings and inscriptions with those on the original products.
Today the market can offer an impressive range of these products for Lada Granta, which has 8 valves. A guaranteed option to avoid a collision with a fake is to take the original pump with you. The lack of experience in dealing with spare parts for such an aircraft can play a bad joke on the buyer.
Which pump should I choose? You can purchase a pump from an official dealer, and if this option is not available, below are recommendations for the following analogues with a price parameter:
- "TZA" (code 21116-1307010-00) at a price of 815-1100 rubles;
- “LUZAR” (No. 21116-1307010-00), around 1240 rubles;
- "Kraft" with a price of about 1550 rubles;
- “HEPU”, the most expensive option (1800 rubles).
There is an opinion that the “original” can be found on the market at a dubious price, from 500 rubles. However, the authenticity of the product cannot be guaranteed, so it is the buyer's sole responsibility to exercise caution in this step.
Addresses of companies providing services for the replacement and installation of water pumps (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kyiv regions)
| № | Name | Address |
| 1. | "Carfix" | Moscow, Shabolovka street, 31сБ |
| 2. | "AVS-MSK" | MOSCOW, VAO st. PEROVSKAYA 1 (metro Shosse Entuziastov) |
| 3. | "MT-AVTO" | St. Petersburg, St. Siqueiros, 14, St. Yesenina, 19, st. Mineralnaya, 30A |
| 4. | "SPB.ZOON" | 191186, St. Petersburg, Nevsky Prospekt, 11, office 44, Telephone |
| 5. | "AutoSTOPZhuliany" | Kyiv, st. Sadovaya, 56 Zhulyany |
| 6. | "Italmotors Ukraine" | st. Ring road, 14, Kyiv |
Pump failure, reasons
To independently diagnose a breakdown, it is necessary to carry out a visual inspection of the CO section of the water pump. It is easier to find the cause of the pump malfunction by completely dismantling it.
Among the main indicators indicating the presence of a breakdown, the following should be noted:
- a characteristic noisy sound in the pump compartment made by the bearings;
- the ability to replace the gasket if leaks are observed in the pump area;
- it may also leak near the drainage compartment, which is typical when the oil seal is worn or broken;
- if the impeller is faulty, the coolant will not circulate well through the system;
- Bearing wear is possible, which is characterized by axial play of the pump roller.
Almost every motorist knows that if the oil seal is faulty, antifreeze leaks into the bearings and washes out their lubricant. This leads to the fact that they start to work much louder and also wear out quickly. The result of this is pump failure, namely its jamming.
For every car, the engine cooling process, which is ensured by the circulation of a special fluid, is very important, and the Lada Granta is no exception. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the coolant department during each inspection, that is, to monitor the condition of the pump and adjacent units, which will ensure an increased service life. In such cases, the chance of the car engine overheating is completely eliminated, which will protect it from sudden breakdown.
In addition, the quality of such a part as the pump also ensures the high-quality functioning of the car’s heater. If the pump is faulty, then this can lead to a violation of the thermal regime in the engine, and the motor may simply “boil” in this case.
List of online stores selling pumps (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kyiv regions)
| № | Name | Address |
| 1. | "AVTOTO" | https://avtoto.com.ua/ |
| 2. | "PROM" | https://prom.ua/ |
| 3. | "HOW MUCH" | https://www.avtostore.spb.ru/ |
| 4. | "DVIZHCOM" | https://dvizhcom.ru/ |
| 5. | "PROFICARS" | https://proficars.ru/ |
| 6. | "LUZAR" | https://luzar.ru/ |
Review of manufacturers, part numbers of pumps for 8 (16) valve Lada Granta
| Catalog article / OEM number | Price, rub.) | Pump mileage (Thousand km) |
| LUZAR LWP 0190 | From 550 | 60 |
| GATES KP15631XS-1 | From 1100 | 80 |
| FENOX HB1001C3 | From 600 | 75 |
| DOLZ L126 | —/— | —/— |
| DOLZ L125 | —/— | —/— |
| METELLI 24-0833 | —/— | —/— |
| GATES KP15670XS | —/— | —/— |
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*prices are current as of November 6, 2018.
Recommendations for the selection of parts and components
Considering that the service life of domestic water pumps is limited, service station technicians recommend purchasing foreign analogues. The cost of imports is 10–15% more expensive, however, the service life is 15–20 thousand km longer.
To avoid buying counterfeits, use the services of trusted stores, suppliers, and Internet sites.
Strictly follow the manufacturer's requirements for the timing of technical inspection. Check the catalog numbers with the actual data in the operating instructions.
Let's sum it up
Now you know which pump to choose the best. They strive to quickly diagnose and replace the coolant pump on LADA Granta. Use only high-quality products that will allow the assembly elements to work for a long time and correctly. Take the time to compare different products in different offers, this is a reasonable action in terms of choosing the best option.
Lada Granta 2012
- Thank you all! I am sure that this article will be very useful to owners of Lada Granta with engine 21116 installed on cars with the “norm” package. Before this article there were 3 of them, I deleted them and decided to write this one so as not to confuse the chronology of events!
Let's start with the fact that my typewriter is one year old. This year there was little pleasant and little. I ran 31 thousand kilometers. The main mileage was in the municipal district of Kashira, Stupino, Moscow, several trips to Tula.
I have been tormented for a long time by a strange knocking noise from the engine when cold. I didn’t cause any particular panic, as the engine warmed up and the ticking disappeared. And at 29,000 km, it stopped being felt to the touch after warming up and even made a cracking noise when starting off. Alternator, exhaust system, CV joint, front bumper and this is not a complete list of what I checked. The pump and automatic timing belt tensioner remained, they opened the cover, but did not see anything suspicious. I went to the service to see my friends with a more knowledgeable gaze. The pump said by the sound, opened the timing case and probably the timing belt runs along the pulleys. What frightened me most of all was this diagnosis, since there are no spare parts for the Lada Granta at all. I surfed the forums and Drive2, found a couple of cases where the pump was installed from the previous ones, they said that it differed only in the width of the pulley, and even then not much.
And so it was necessary to buy:
— Water pump 2170;
— automatic roller tensioner of the toothed belt 2190;
— timing belt 2190;
To my surprise, the timing belt for Grant was in almost every store, with a roller and a pump for ambush bags, as expected, the delivery time of the order is not unknown.
I asked the store to show the pump of the nines and the priors, I didn’t immediately notice the difference except for the width of the pulley, and I got sick from the nines.
Why can’t you install a nine pump on the Lada Granta 21116 engine:
If you take a quick look at the VAZ-21116 and VAZ-210914 pump, I assure you, you will not notice the difference, the VAZ-210914 pump will have a slightly different impeller and will not have a small threaded hole for tightening the case, but this is not a problem, the main difference is in the gear pulley On the VAZ-21116 engine, the pulley migrated from the previous VAZ-21126, only it became a little tighter. On the Priora, the pulley comes with rounded teeth, and on the VAZ-210914 - with rectangular ones, and even more so they are a couple of millimeters higher; by installing this pump on the VAZ-21116 engine, you will push the timing belt and last ten times less. At the time of purchase I didn’t know and bought from nine.
Because it is not recommended to install an automatic tensioner roller on the VAZ-21116 Priora VAZ-21126 engine
The roller that I bought from the previous Pilenga PT-P 1570s turned out to be the same by eye, with the exception of a bolt hole on the side of the motor mount. When I made my video, I realized there was a big difference! Firstly, the original skating rink 21116 is larger in diameter, and secondly, it is already there. The plastic housing of the previous roller is wider and fits against the motor, this is solved by grinding the excess with a sander or, as I did, a sander. There is another difference in one detail: the thickness of the metal body of the roller is wider than that of the Priora, and therefore if you install it from the Priora you still need to install a washer. My conclusion is not optimistic: since the roller has flaps of smaller diameter than guaranteed, it is necessary to pull it beyond the mark when stretching the roller and thereby effectively denying it the automatic adjustment range.
Replacing the timing belt, roller and pump. Attempt No. 1
All purchased spare parts are collected in one package:
— automatic roller tensioner 21126 (2170) Pilenga PT-P 1570;
— Timing belt VAZ 21116 (2190) Original 5670XS
— Water pump VAZ-210914, TZA 21091307010-75
Total 2540 rub.
Previously, I myself did not have to change times; I had no time to study, and I decided to take it into service. Everything was decided there. There is a pump, there is some play, but not so critical! Why did the timing belt bend? It's not clear yet.
The bearing is also in very good condition, as is the belt! I put the original parts in the trunk and installed new ones. I start the car and hooray! The shot went through, the belt was like a glove! I paid 2000 rubles and went home happy.
In total, replacing consumables once cost me 4,500 rubles, thanks to the guys from AvtoVAZ.
You probably thought that everything was fine, the pump was replaced and now the car is like new. No, no, no.
I went home and decided to inspect the engine compartment, everything is fine, except the alternator belt is too tight, well, there is nothing to adjust the tension, check and go home (remember this point).
In the morning he started to leave and the knocking sound appeared again, he tried to move, and then a crash followed! Disappointed, I got to work. At work I have a lot of thoughts on this topic, and then I come across a forum and pictures on the Internet! Show photos of water pumps and pulleys from Apriori and Nine and show the difference! I just have a hurricane of thoughts in my head. After work, I fly home, open the timing belt and yes. The belt is clearly jammed. On the front you can see the teeth marks.. they change again.
Replacing the timing belt, roller and pump. Attempt No. 2
This time I waited until the weekend; the time to find the wrong pump was Thursday. Until Saturday he had covered just over 200 km. In total I drove about 400 km. This time I decided to change everything myself. I went to the store again and bought a pump and timing belt.
I put the parts in a bag and went home, it was a sunny day, I decided not to even take it to the garage.
— Water pump TZA 21121307010-75
— Timing belt VAZ 21116 (2190) Original 5670XS
Total 1030r + 740r = 1770r.
I will not describe the process of replacing the pump and timing belt, since there is a lot of literature on repair and operation, which, by the way, I use myself.
What is the difference between the water pump VAZ-21116 and VAZ-21126.
They differ only in the width of the pulley and again, slightly. The video was left to his family; he did not take any risks with Priorovsky, especially since his conditions were ideal.
I used a flat-jaw circlip puller as a wrench to tension the roller. The time was set immediately and without problems.
I saw from someone on Drive2 that the pump from the previous ones clings when the timing case is tightened tightly, I did not observe this, I even noticed by eye a small gap between the pump pulley and the casing.
The engine knocks and squeaks when starting.
We set the timings, started the engine, the belt remained in place, we clearly liked the car pump from the previous ones! =) BUT! When leaving there was a knock and a crash. the smile disappeared from his face, but appeared after 10 minutes of digging in the engine compartment! Remember, I told you to remember the moment when I loosened the tension on the alternator belt! Like! The first time I changed the timing belt at the service center, they pulled the alternator belt very tightly on me and pressed the alternator, and as a result the sound disappeared! When I got home, I relieved the tension and in the morning the sound appeared again! This is the whole mystery!
Now the solution: my gaze was directed to the empty hole, the hole in which the lower bolt securing the generator to the bracket should sit (a long bolt), the bolt is not there! Damn, I knew I'd find out where the crackling noise was coming from and that it wasn't a design feature of the car! I began to look and understand that for some reason the bolt had unscrewed and flown off. Of course, there were sins behind me when I forgot to tighten up the details, but this happened 3-4 times in my life, it’s impossible here, since I was in no hurry and dug in search of pleasure!
I inserted a new bolt, installed a check washer, now I think it won’t go anywhere! How did I not notice this before?! Running and quiet, the car drives like new! Wow, and she fucked me.
There is another unsolved mystery in this article! Since the timing belt was running on the pulleys, I wouldn't say my own pump suffered much damage. Well, ok now everything works pah-pah. I live outside the city, getting to car shops by public transport is problematic, it’s good that there is a Daewoo Matiz 1.0 Best, it helps me.
I bought it together with Grant at the same time. The mileage on the Matiz is 24,540 km, only oil and filters. Why are the Uzbeks better than us?
In total, with all the jambs, changing the timing belt cost me 6,270 rubles. tube The car has driven only 30,000 km.
Why are the French and Japanese silent? Renault + Nissan ayyy! Why are there no spare parts on store shelves? Why did the timing belt run along the pulleys for 30,000 km?
Lada Granta cars have rightfully earned a reputation as reliable and easy-to-maintain vehicles. Drivers generally speak well of this model, and besides, all the procedures necessary to restore functions or replace units on the Grant can be easily carried out manually. The list of independent work also includes dismantling a failed pump.
Reviews
| № | Positive |
| 1. | Vladimir: I replaced the pump bearing for the first time at 85,000 km. I think that the mileage for domestic transport is very good. I carried out the replacement myself and did not contact a workshop. |
| 2. | Kirill: during two years of active use of the car, he once made an unscheduled visit to a service station to replace the paronite seal. |
| 3. | Vasily: I’m pleased with the quality of workmanship of the Lada Granta, there are no complaints. The first time I replaced the water pump was at 80,000 km. This is a good indicator for domestic transport. I bought a Spanish pump from Doltz at the store. The minimum service life is 120,000 km. |
| 4. | Ivan: I’ve been driving the car for a year and a half, I have no complaints, all the mechanisms work properly. I heard negative reviews about the Lada Granta regarding its build quality. I can’t confirm, I recommend buying a car. |
| 5. | Gennady: at 85,000 km I replaced the water pump for the first time, I didn’t contact the service center, I did it myself. The store offered FENOX HB1001C3, cost 650 rubles. Two months have passed since installation, no complaints. |
| 6. | Dmitry: six months of active operation of the machine, all mechanisms work properly, no comments. Once I visited a service station unscheduled to tighten the drive belt. |
| 7. | Alexander: I’m pleased with the build quality of the domestic car. Minor breakdowns happen, but how can we live without them? Since I know a lot about cars, I fix most of the defects myself. People contact the service only for routine diagnostics. |
| Negative | |
| 1. | Vitaly: the pump failed for the first time at 45,000 km, replaced METELLI 24-0833. The work was carried out at a service station under a factory warranty. The quality of domestic parts is low; it’s better to pay a few hundred rubles extra and purchase a foreign analogue. |
| 2. | Dmitry: Over the two years of driving a car, I have repeatedly contacted the service station for repairs and replacement of defective units. I don’t recommend buying domestic vehicles; pay a few tens of thousands extra and buy a Renault Logan. |
| 3. | Ignat: I drove 65,000 km, and already managed to replace the water pump. The mileage is too low due to the poor quality of parts and components. |
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Feature of the replacement on 8-valve versions of VAZ (“11183” - 82 hp and “21116” - 87 hp)
Before replacing the pump, we ensure the availability of tools similar in composition to the previously discussed procedure.
- In accordance with safety measures, we deactivate the battery.
- Drain the liquid from the cooling circuit.
- We proceed according to the sequence previously given here.
The process is completely similar to the methods used on the 16-valve version of LADA Granta. The only difference will be the mounting of the timing covers. We remember, when replacing the pump, about the need to replace the seal, which will allow us to gain a confident feeling in terms of ensuring sufficient tightness of the system on the LADA Granta.
In most cases, the gasket material is paronite. We recommend that you do not neglect to coat the gasket with a sealing agent.
