Review of reinforced lower engine mounts for Lada Vesta, XRAY, Largus

August 21, 2020 Lada.Online 38 773 27

One of the popular modifications to Lada Vesta, XRAY, Largus is the replacement of the standard lower engine mount with a reinforced one (also called a “guitar”, support or extension of the power unit). It increases the rigidity of the engine mount and reduces unwanted movements of the power unit, but it can also cause additional vibrations on the body. Let's look at what reinforced lower engine mounts the market offers.

Standard support from Vesta Sport

This is the original lower mount of the 1.8-liter VAZ 21179 engine, which is installed on the Lada Vesta Sport from the factory.

vendor code

8450031975

Price

about 3300 rubles.

Buy

: link

Replacing the left engine mount

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The left support is attached to the side member with four bolts. The support is attached to the gearbox bracket with two bolts. The bracket itself is secured to the gearbox housing with three bolts. Access to the left airbag is blocked by the battery shelf, engine crankcase protection and air filter bracket; these parts will need to be removed.

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Place a jack under the gearbox and lift it slightly, unloading the left support. Then:

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Unscrew the four bolts securing the support to the body using a 16mm wrench (No. 2);

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Unscrew the two bolts securing the support to the gearbox bracket (No. 1), 18mm wrench.

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Remove the left engine mount.

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Replacement of the left engine mount VAZ 21129

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Installation of the new support is carried out in the reverse order. We tighten the bolts (No. 1) from 90-120 Nm, and the bolts (No. 2) - 53-71 Nm.

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Lower support from Pro.Car

Improved (modified) rear engine mount with cushion and silent block assembly. For modification, the factory support 1112381035R is used.

Price

: 2150 rub.

Buy

: link

DIY reinforced lower engine mount for Lada Vesta

So we buy a new pillow, a regular one without an amplifier.

We dismantle the old pillow; to do this, you need to unscrew the two fastening bolts with an “18” key.

Next, we cut out the plate of the required configuration (stainless steel pipe, diameter 51 mm, thickness 2.5 mm, see photo), for further installation in the stock support. Some people make two plates on the sides; in this case, one solid one was used.

Now, using a press and lubricant, we press the plate into place.
Some simply bend the edges of the seat, flaring it along with the plate, but, in my opinion, grabbing the fragment by welding will be much more practical and effective.

We carefully grab the plate with several welding points on both sides for greater reliability.

Lower support ROSTECO or MIKA

MIKA support:

ROSTECO packages:

This support has undergone significant technical improvements. The stamped metal body has been replaced with an aluminum cast one, which has reduced the weight of the support by 40 grams; the silent blocks are not crimped into the body, but pressed into place, thereby increasing the service life of the support. At the same time, all vibration damping parameters of the product are preserved.

Vendor code:

8450031975MIKA or 21349

Price

: 590r

Buy

: link

Replacing the right engine mount

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The right cushion is attached to the side member with two bolts, and three bolts to the engine. Remove the engine splash guard and raise the right side of the engine using a jack. Then:

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Unscrew the two bolts (No. 2) securing the support to the body, the key is “16”;

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Unscrew the two bolts (No. 1) securing the support to the engine bracket, TORX E12 wrench;

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Remove the right engine mount.

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Replacement of the right engine mount VAZ 21129

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Installation in reverse order, tighten the bolts to 53-71 Nm. The right engine mount HR16 has a different design:

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Replacing the right engine mount Renault HR16

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Belarusian support

The modernized lower engine mount (polyurethane) of Lada Vesta was manufactured jointly with Lada Club Belarus.

This support is made using new polymer materials, which has significantly improved its consumer properties.

vendor code

: 8450031975-PU

Price

: 2550 rub.

Lada Vesta, self-installation of the lower engine mount

To replace the engine guitar on cars of the Lada Vesta family, you will need a lift or a car pit; do not try to do this on a jack(s); firstly, it is dangerous, and secondly, it is extremely inconvenient. You will also need a pair of 18mm wrenches to unscrew the engine mount.

We enter a pit or lift
Removing the engine protection
Unscrew the bolts holding the lower support (see photo above)
We install the new support in the same way as the old one stood
We tighten the bolts (if when installing a new element one of the bolts does not fit into the seat, this is normal, this happens due to the denser rubber and the fit of the new guitar, gently shake the engine so that the bolt fits into place)
Installing engine protection
We drive the car and test the modification
We return to the comments and tell you about the result obtained or the lack thereof

If you are not confident in your abilities, we recommend entrusting the work to a service center; due to the fact that there is little work involved, the price for replacing the guitar should be more than reasonable.

Reinforced lower support MAVIKO

Original on top, MAVIKO analogue on bottom.

A distinctive feature of this support from the original and analogues from third-party manufacturers is that this product has passed endurance tests, as well as the necessary tests to obtain a certificate, thus it is not a “garage” or “cooperative” finishing touch, which is very important for understanding the quality of the product.

In addition to all of the above, the manufacturer is ready to provide a guarantee for its product.

vendor code

: 8450031975-01

Price

: 1050 RUR

Buy

: link

Support from Future Technology

presents an innovative part of a new generation - a lower (rear) engine mount support (guitar, rod) for Lada Vesta and XRAY cars.

The part is designed and manufactured using high-tech technical solutions, taking into account some shortcomings of the standard support. Extrusion casting is used in manufacturing, which has a number of technical advantages, including those in compliance with passive safety regulations. The composition of the rubber mixture of an individual recipe is also used (tested and time-tested).

The main purpose of this engine mount mount is to minimize vibration from the power unit to the car body with more efficient engine positioning (under different modes) and create vibration-acoustic comfort.

Price

: 650r

Buy

: link

Left pillow

The left engine mount of Lada Vesta and X-Ray is fixed to the body with 4 bolts. Also, the cushion is attached to the gearbox bracket with 2 bolts. In turn, the bracket is fixed to the gearbox housing using 3 bolts.

Replacing the part is complicated by the fact that access to it is blocked by several components at once - the crankcase protection, the filter (air) mount, and the battery shelf. Therefore, to get to the support, all this will have to be dismantled.

First you need to unload the cushion, for which you slightly raise the gearbox using a jack.

Next, using a 16mm wrench, unscrew the 4 bolts that secure the left engine mount to the body.

Then, using an 18mm wrench, you need to unscrew 2 more bolts that secure the cushion to the transmission bracket. Once this is done, the part can be removed.

Assembly is carried out in reverse order.

Conclusion

Do you want to be sure of the quality of the part? Choose original spare parts! However, not all analogues are inferior in quality to the original. Reviews here and under engine mounts in our online store, as well as a survey after the article, will help you make the right choice.

All types of engine mounts

for Vesta are presented in our online store (ICE pillow category).

What lower engine mount did you choose for Vesta? We determine the best support through voting. Leave your reviews in the comments.

By the way, we previously told you how to make a reinforced lower engine mount with your own hands and how to replace it yourself.

Keywords: Lada Vesta engine | lada xray engine | Lada Largus engine

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How to check engine mounts

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You can visually assess the condition of the pillows. If the rubber elements are torn, cracked or deformed, then it’s time to replace the supports. Fatigue cracks in metal elements are also a sign of a faulty engine mount.

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Signs of tired engine mounts:

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