Engine protection for VAZ 2114 - which one to choose, how to install

Print this article Font size 16

As you understand, crankcase protection on the VAZ 2114 is necessary in order not to damage or deform the crankcase itself. What is this crankcase? Essentially, this is a container or pan where the engine oil is located. Now it becomes clear why the condition of the crankcase needs to be monitored with special care. Otherwise, an oil leak will occur, the engine will require crankcase replacement at best, and a major overhaul or complete replacement of the power unit at worst.

With insulation

What is protection

Structurally, engine protection 2114 is a metal casing that protects the engine crankcase (essentially a container with oil) from damage when hitting protruding solid objects (for example, large stones).

The absence of this protection, as well as its being in an unsatisfactory condition, can lead not only to oil leakage (which is the most favorable option), but also to complete destruction of the engine due to its sudden wear.

For this reason, you should always check the condition of the engine protection after hitting obstacles when you return home, and if oil leaks appear on the ground after the collision, then immediately after the accident. If it turns out that the protection is severely deformed, you should stop driving and call a tow truck.

The protective casing is located at the lowest point of the engine compartment (which is why all manipulations with it should be done from the pit for greater convenience), directly under the engine. Externally, as mentioned, it is a steel casing that covers the bottom of the crankcase, and therefore it will not be difficult to find it.

Design and principle of operation

As was said at the very beginning, the ventilation system removes crankcase gases from the VAZ 2114 back into the engine, preventing unburned fuel oil mixture from entering the atmosphere. It includes a pair of pipes through which gases are removed, and a filter that traps solid particles and clots.

The principle of operation of the crankcase ventilation system of the VAZ 2114

The whole system functions as follows:

the fuel mixture entering the engine burns and forms exhaust gases, most of which are discharged from the engine into the exhaust line;
a small part of the gases leaks through the piston rings and enters the lower pipe of the ventilation system;
From the lower pipe, gases enter the filter (made in the form of a multilayer mesh), after which, already purified, they return to the engine, where they burn out.

When to replace and what protection is better to choose

Replacing the engine protection is required if there is a fairly strong collision with an obstacle and it becomes deformed. You should immediately remember that in this case it loses all its protective qualities and, moreover, becomes dangerous for the crankcase itself. So, if angular places concave inwards appear on the protection, then the next time you hit even a small obstacle they can be pressed into the crankcase and seriously damage it.

Thus, a severely deformed crankcase guard is a good reason to replace it. The presence of oil leaks on the ground does not play any role in this case - it is better to be safe once than to replace the car engine later.

Among the protection versions available in car dealerships, two good replacement options should be given preference:

Sheriff is a domestically produced security device manufactured in St. Petersburg. It is made of high-quality steel 2 mm thick and completely copies the original VAZ protection (while surpassing it in strength and service life). As an additional safety element, it has plastic wings that protect the space around the motor from soil and dirt. In addition, an important advantage of the Sheriff protection (both in comparison with the original protection and with protection from other companies) is the presence of two service hatches - for changing the oil and for changing the oil filter, which allows you to perform these operations without dismantling the protection itself.
Titan is another protection produced in Russia. It is made by stamping from solid sheets of hot-rolled steel 2.5 mm thick, which makes it superior in reliability to welded analogues. Its design also copies the “native” protection 2114.

How to replace the crankcase protection on a VAZ 2113-VAZ 2115?

Note! Before we begin, we will immediately warn you that there will be no photographs as such in this article, since there is simply no point in inserting them, we have already explained to you where the standard protection is located, so based on the place where it is installed, try to remove it, just read it carefully this article and delve a little deeper!

Removal: 1) At the very beginning of the operation, get to it; to do this, place the car on any inspection hole or lift it using a lift.

2) Next, when you get to the protection, look for all the nuts and bolts that secure it and, as a result, unscrew them and remove this protection from its installation location.

Note! If you still don’t understand how to properly remove this protection, and you want to know in more detail about where all these nuts are located, then in this case, use another article that will describe in detail the replacement of standard protection in pictures, this article is called : “Replacing the crankcase protection on a VAZ 2109”!

Installation: To install the new protection in its original place, perform the entire removal operation, but only in reverse order.

Note! If you are not satisfied with the quality of this protection and you think that it does little to protect the engine of your car, then we recommend that you install another protection (At your request) that can better protect your car from hitting, for example, a stone, but before you think about purchasing In addition to protection, know a couple of rules, namely:

1. Never buy protection that is too small in height, that is, that protection, when installed, the height between the engine will be less than 3 cm, and this is all due to the fact that if you hit a bump, the protection still tends to sag and If your new purchased protection has a distance of less than 3 cm, then it may bend too much and therefore damage the car’s engine crankcase.

Note! When you buy a very strong protection that, as they say, can withstand almost all impacts, then basically in the event of a strong head-on collision with a car, this protection may not come off its seat and thus the engine will not fall to the ground as it should from the impact, but will fall on the protection and will enter the car interior, as a result of which it will injure all the passengers in front, so it is not recommended to take a strong drain protection, but or take it, but try to keep it closer to the ground, because the lower the engine falls upon impact, the better!

2. And one more thing, you shouldn’t take additional protection if you live in a city with more or less roads, since there will simply be no need for it there, but still, if your car is too low, then you can choose protection for it, and otherwise, if you hit a good rock, you can damage your sump and even the engine (The engine will only be damaged if the oil completely pours out of the sump, so after a strong hit on a bump, immediately pay attention to the pressure and oil level indicators if they start to drop , then immediately stop and turn off the car, otherwise if the oil all leaks out of the pan and the engine is still running, then this may lead to a quick overhaul of the engine)

Note! In this case, do not turn off the car immediately while driving, because if you turn the steering wheel sharply, it will simply lock, and in this regard you will create a very dangerous emergency situation on the road!

Additional video: To learn how to correctly install new additional protection on a car, watch carefully in the interesting video below:

How to make a replacement

If the engine protection is damaged during a collision with an obstacle, it should be replaced.

It is done in the following order:

Raise the car on a lift or place it on a pit (to provide convenient access to the lower part of the engine compartment).
Unscrew all fasteners of the old protection and remove it.
Clean the area between the guard and the crankcase if there are traces of dirt on it (if necessary, you can also replace the oil filter).
Place the new protection in place and secure it with fasteners.

Thus, the entire process will only take a few minutes.

Speaking about replacing the crankcase protection, one cannot fail to mention such an issue that worries many drivers as installing additional protection. It is designed to provide essential protection against damage when driving over very rough terrain and to ensure that even in very severe collisions with obstacles the crankcase will not be deformed.

At the same time, if you decide to install additional protection, you should definitely remember the following:

if you live in a metropolis or just a city with a very good road surface, rarely travel long distances and never travel out of town on dirt roads, then installing an additional casing does not make any sense - it will simply “hang like a dead weight”, bringing no benefit ;
if the additional protection has a height of less than 3 cm (that is, its bottom is 3 cm or less from the crankcase), then it is better not to purchase it, since in a very strong collision it can bend and damage the crankcase;
if the car is lowered and the roads in the city are not of the best quality, then installing additional protection is highly desirable (perhaps this is the only situation when the presence of another casing under the crankcase is necessary when driving in urban conditions).

At the end of the conversation, it is worth recalling once again that the crankcase protection is not just a metal pan, but an element that protects the engine from failure due to oil leakage. That is why its condition should be checked periodically, and if it is severely damaged, it should be replaced immediately.

Preparing to replace the engine mount, tips

In order to ideally carry out the procedure for replacing a VAZ engine mount, it will be necessary to have elements such as an overpass or a regular inspection hole. If you do not have access to any of these tools that allow you to carry out repairs at a more comfortable level, replacing the engine mounts can be done without them, but the work will be significantly more difficult.

In order to competently replace VAZ engine mounts, you will need to purchase a support or, as it is also called, a cushion, a set of keys and wrenches, a rust remover, and a ratchet with a board. After all the necessary materials have been collected, you need to drive the car to the top of the pit and carefully insure the vehicle using high-quality stops. This must be done to ensure that the machine does not move during operation.

After this, in order to safely replace the VAZ engine mount, you will need to remove the terminals on the battery. Next, a jack is installed on the engine under the pallet through a wooden stand, and the removal of the elements protecting the engine begins.

In order for the VAZ 2114 engine support to be easily removed from the place allocated by the manufacturer, keep in mind that for the front support it is necessary to handle the internal combustion engine from the pallet using a jack. And in order to replace the rear and side mounts of the VAZ engine, it is necessary to work with the gearbox using a jack. Please note that when replacing the front support, all cushions, in most cases, are cracked and replacement must be carried out.

At least so that in conditions of the quality of city roads, replete with a large number of irregularities, the engine does not have to hit the parts. In this case, it would be better to replace everything. Then you will be confident that all VAZ engine mounts will be in full working order. When doing the work yourself, you must be prepared for the fact that the VAZ engine mount is screwed on too tightly.

Because of this, when unscrewing the bolts, the stud may also unscrew along with them. And if it rests against the starter, it will also need to be removed. When performing this operation, keep in mind that it is secured using three bolts and, before you begin unscrewing, you must remove all unnecessary parts from it.

VAZ 2114 engine protection and installation methods

With insulation

Crankcase protection Lada Kalina 2 (2013-2018)

Autofamily

NLZ.52.18.020 NEW

2013-2018

Notify of receipt Your request has been accepted! You will receive a notification when the product goes on sale to your contacts.

– required to be filled out

0 ₽

Not in stock

more details

2013-2018

Notify of receipt
Your request has been accepted!
You will receive a notification when the product goes on sale to your contacts.

– required to be filled out

0 ₽

Not in stock

more details

In this section you can order crankcase protection for Lada Kalina, produced in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2022, 2022, to view other spare parts, use the filter.

You can buy it with delivery to your city or pickup at a price lower than in retail stores by placing an order on the website. Shipments are made to any region of Russia and cities in Kazakhstan. Prices and availability on the website are current.

When choosing crankcase protection for Lada Kalina, pay attention to the production period and transitional modifications. If you have any doubts about the correct choice, contact the experts of the Caroptics.ru online store.

Where is it located?

If you open the hood of your car, you will have a hard time seeing the protection. To do this, direct your gaze to the lowest point of the engine compartment.

Location

In order not to torment yourself and your eyesight, approach the car from the other side, that is, from below. It is under the bottom that you have to work with the crankcase protection.

When replacement is required

If the old device no longer copes with its direct responsibility, that is, it has become deformed and is as close as possible to the pallet itself, immediately begin the replacement procedure.

When the position of the protection approaches the sump, the slightest collision with even a small bump can lead to the fact that the element that initially plays the role of protection itself will cause damage to the engine crankcase.

What to choose?

When choosing new protection, it is important to pay attention to the individual characteristics and features of your particular car.

The design of the selected element directly depends on the type of body, the gearbox used, the engine and other parameters. Therefore, when going to an auto parts store, collect all the necessary information.

Sheriff

Based on the experience of VAZ 2114 owners, devices from two brands are excellent for this model.

Sheriff. Despite the foreign name, it is actually a company from the Russian city of St. Petersburg. To make the protection, the manufacturer uses high-strength steel 2 millimeters thick. The design of the element completely replicates the parameters of the factory device, but has higher reliability and durability. Plus, the Sheriff device is offered with auxiliary wings made of plastic or metal. They allow you to additionally cover the engine space from dirt, dust and other “pests”. Another important advantage of Sheriff devices is two hatches. One is for replacing the filter, and the second is for draining the oil. This will allow you to change the oil or oil filter without removing the protection.
Titanium. Also a Russian manufacturer that uses hot-rolled steel to produce protection for the VAZ 2114. The thickness of the element can be up to 2.5 millimeters. The popularity of the company is largely due to the fact that for production they use hot rather than cold rolled products. This has a positive effect on the performance characteristics of the part, which are superior to analogues made from cold-rolled steel. Titanium uses stamping, that is, the protection structure is monolithic and not welded. Consequently, we get a durable, reliable design.

Kinds

Types of overlays for VAZ arches are:

Plastic. Made from durable ABS plastic and polystyrene.
Rubber. Made from heat-resistant rubber.
Fiberglass. Rigid material, it is inferior in characteristics to ABS plastic.

Depending on the presence or absence of paint coating on their surface, the arched amplifier can be:

Painted in any color, glossy, matte.
Unpainted. The parts are ready for putty and further painting.

Replacement

Replacing the engine crankcase protection on a VAZ 2114 is not at all difficult. You don't need to be a professional mechanic to handle this task.

First of all, you need to remove the old device. To do this, place the machine over an inspection hole or lift it with a lift. One way or another, you should end up under the car.
Now examine the structure to see what nuts and bolts hold it in place. All found fasteners are dismantled, after which the protection is easily removed from its place.
If you have the desire and opportunity, do a little “cleaning” of the space. Removing the crankcase protection allows you to get to some components - the same oil filter. It is quite possible that the time has come to replace it or change the oil in the crankcase. This is a good time to perform such procedures.
Now take the new piece you purchased and secure it in place with the new fasteners. If the old bolts and nuts are in good condition, clean them and use them for the new element.

DIY installation

At the second stage, when the engine crankcase protection and brackets are made, installation can begin, tightening no more than two bolts. Now you should check the product for excess metal and the presence of gaps in places where they should not be. At the same time, do not forget about the coincidence of the remaining mounting holes.

Depending on the dimensions, the hatch is cut out with a grinder or a crown. If it is left open, dirt will enter the engine compartment. To get rid of this problem, from the top of the sheet, around the perimeter of the hatch, you should drill 4 holes and weld nuts to them, which will be used to tighten the bolts securing the hatch. At the last stage, the protection should be primed and painted. When it dries, the work can be considered completed.