Lada Kalina Hatchback 1.4 KALINVAGEN Logbook Muffler failure or sports exhaust

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During operation, the engine produces certain noises, which require the installation of appropriate equipment to suppress them. The muffler for Kalina is represented by a tube, which includes the muffler itself and the resonator.

Its body is solid and sealed, it is made without welding, which indicates good protection against rust. After some period of use, the device wears out and begins to work louder. As a rule, drivers of a Lada sedan, station wagon or hatchback, whose mileage is at least 40 thousand kilometers, encounter this problem. If the part is worn out, it can be “patched”, but its complete replacement is recommended. You can do this yourself using a hammer, wrenches and lubricant.

Muffler for VAZ 1118 Kalina

Muffler replacement process

So, in order to replace the muffler on Kalina, you will need tools, namely: a 13mm wrench or socket and VD-40. Now that everything is prepared, you can proceed directly to the repair:

1. We drive the car onto a pit, overpass or lift.
2. We find the clamp of the middle part of the exhaust system and muffler.

Bracket for fastening the middle part of the pipe and muffler Kalina

Now the new muffler is installed, and you can enjoy a quiet and silent ride.

Comparison of a used muffler and a new one for Kalina

Reasons for failure

There are not many reasons for the failure of a viburnum muffler, but every owner needs to know them. So, let's look at the main ones:

1. Damage to the element structure due to corrosion damage.
2. Rupture or deformation of the muffler after an accident.
3. Damage to the lower part of the muffler due to collision with an obstacle.

These are all the main reasons that contribute to the fact that the unit requires replacement.

Muffler selection

The choice of a muffler for Kalina should be treated extremely carefully, since the life of the part will depend on the quality of the material.

It is worth considering this issue in more detail, identifying the articles and manufacturer.

Original

The original catalog number of the Lada Kalina muffler is 1119-1200010 . It fits perfectly into standard seats and does not require modifications or alterations. The average cost is 2500 rubles.

Analogs

There are two analogues of the original Kalina muffler:

• Fobos (42244) – it also fits on standard landing mounts. The average cost is 2000 rubles.
• Izhora muffler (136110) – it requires improvement in terms of fastening. This is due to the fact that the ear of the elastic fastening is located a little further. Therefore, you will have to purchase a non-standard rubber washer, which will secure the muffler to the body. The cost of such a product is about 3,000 rubles.

Refinement and tuning

Standard and tuning muffler Stinger

Some car enthusiasts tune the chassis to improve their Lada Kalina. It requires some modifications, namely rearranging the standard mounting locations on the body.

As practice shows, consumers like exhaust system tuning kits from, DTW, ASF, TRU, RosTorg, ProSport+.

There are also many facts when the owners themselves created entire systems with their own hands.

A little about the muffler of the Lada Kalina car

This is the car unit

A muffler is a car pipe that reduces the noise from the release of combustion gases into the atmosphere. This device in Lada Kalina consists of several parts. The most important of them are: the main muffler and the resonator.

Over time, the Lada Kalina muffler wears out and begins to knock. This usually happens even with a fairly high mileage of the car - from 40 to 60 thousand km. In this case, the part will need to be replaced.

There is nothing complicated about replacing the muffler on Kalina; you can do this operation yourself. For such repairs you will need lubricant or its equivalent, keys and a hammer. If you are not confident in your knowledge and experience, you can go to a service center.

Buying a new muffler for the Lada Kalina is a very important matter. One of the main problems is purchasing a quality product. Of course, you can buy a cheap muffler made by hand, but it will last 4 times less than a factory one. Therefore, you need to learn to distinguish a quality device.

Silencers differ in the following parameters.

1. Material. The factory version should be made of aluminum or stainless steel. It is quite difficult to find a stainless steel part; sometimes such devices are made to order. Mufflers for the Lada Kalina made of any other materials are not suitable.
2. Price. A high-quality device costs starting from 1000 rubles, while a fake can be bought for 500 rubles. But you shouldn’t buy a muffler for 5,000 rubles either.
3. Weight. The mass of a good muffler will be greater, since it has compacted walls and contains a special “cotton wool” that retains sound.
4. Place of purchase. It is difficult to find quality equipment on the market. It is advisable to purchase a muffler at a service center or a special store.

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Manufacturers

Parts for Lada 1118 can be purchased from the following manufacturers:

• Lada . The AL category factory part has all the necessary characteristics for installation. It is made of aluminized steel, and the addition of silicon to the mixture only better protects the product from rust and improves resistance to temperature changes and aggressive chemical compounds. You can purchase such a part from official representatives of the company or in company stores;

Factory muffler for Lada Kalina

• BalakovoRezinoTechnika. This Russian manufacturer, in addition to spare parts for domestic cars (VAZ, KamAZ, GAZ), is engaged in the production of rubber products as its main activity;
• Auto kit . This company operates in St. Petersburg and produces, in particular, roll-up mufflers for the VAZ 1118;
• Melitopol plant of automobile and tractor mufflers "UTAS". Engaged in the manufacture of exhaust gas systems. The company's assortment includes 150 types of products, including intake and exhaust pipes, mufflers for the VAZ 1118. The products produced are excellent for Moskvich, VAZ, MTZ, GAZ, ZAZ and many other brands of vehicles;
• SKS . The company's products meet the declared characteristics and have the required thickness and standard size. It is made, like the factory components, from aluminized steel, and can be installed along with the factory components of Kalina 1118;

Muffler VAZ-1118 Kalina Hatchback aluminized (Sks)

• Polmostrow . The products of this Polish company include muffler models for the Kalina sedan and fully comply with the factory requirements of the domestic manufacturer. The design has seams that are welded automatically, which eliminates the appearance of unevenness and roughness. Rolling takes place along the tank of the product, which is done using German equipment. After manufacturing, the product undergoes technical control, testing, and only after that it is sent for sale.

Changing the muffler with your own hands

The work of replacing the device and installing it on different car models is not much different. Unless different modifications require different parts. So, for a Kalina sedan you will need model 1118, and for a Kalina hatchback - 1117 (according to the VAZ index number: VAZ-1118 and VAZ-1117).

To reinstall, you need to prepare:

• WD-40 type lubricant;
• keys for 13;
• hammer or flat screwdriver;
• new muffler.

Once the necessary tools have been found, you can begin replacing the Kalina muffler.

Worn and new parts

The most difficult part of this job is removing the device rather than installing a new one. If you can’t remove the part with a hammer, you need to take a screwdriver. If she doesn’t succeed, then use a chisel, etc. All methods must be tried.

The first step is to find the clamp that connects the muffler to the resonator. It should be removed, but it is difficult to do this right away: the bolts stick and cannot be unscrewed. They need to be lubricated and wait 10-15 minutes, and then start working. It is better to use longer keys, since in these places it is very difficult to unscrew the nuts.

Preparing to replace exhaust system elements

The part of the muffler that changes

After a certain time, each owner of a VAZ car will have to change one of the elements of the exhaust system, or maybe even several. The cost of replacing one part is quite reasonable, but you can save money here too by doing the work yourself. To carry out work to replace the exhaust system or its parts, you do not necessarily need any special tools.

To perform this repair you will need:

• lubricant WD-40 or its equivalent, such as a variety of liquid keys needed to soften rust;
• 13mm wrenches (one of them is a socket, the second is a head with a knob);
• hammer (if necessary).

Basically, exhaust system components begin to require replacement due to corrosion. A characteristic feature is the occurrence of unnecessary and unusual noise when the engine is running. You should know that when changing individual components of the gas exhaust system, the connecting clamps oxidize and become corroded, so their fastenings and they themselves become unsuitable for use.

Rubber pads for suspension of the resonator must undergo a processing process during disassembly. To avoid problems, it is recommended that when changing individual components, you immediately stock up on clamps for installation and connection processes and rubber pads for suspension.

Replacing a part at a service center

When replacing a muffler, you need to be especially careful, since there are many types of the device depending on the car model. The desired option is selected in accordance with the dimensions and mounting locations. If problems arise during independent work or you are not confident enough in your actions, it is better to replace the device at a service center. To do this, you will need to prepare a certain amount of money.

Replacing the muffler is a simple operation. Its price should be appropriate - no more than 1500-2000 rubles (excluding the cost of the device itself). If the cost exceeds this threshold, it may be a scam. But if they ask for 200 rubles for the work, you shouldn’t expect high-quality repairs.

The resonator may need to be replaced. The resonator is the second important part of the muffler. It performs the same functions as the main muffler, but additionally protects the device from sparks and flames. In case of malfunctions, it must be urgently replaced.

Replacing the Lada Kalina resonator is done in exactly the same way as replacing the muffler. If problems occur, it is better to contact the service center.

Possible problems after replacing the muffler

Usually replacing the device does not create any problems, but sometimes there may be some inconvenience. Examples of such problems.

1. The exhaust system either sags or rests on the bottom.
2. Old and new parts don't mix.
3. There were problems with the suspension and brakes.

The first 2 problems can be easily fixed: just turn the assembly or use a file to align the parts that do not fit together well. The third problem is much more dangerous. The fact is that it does not arise due to the replacement of the muffler, but earlier, but does not appear until the installation of a new part. In order to avoid it, when performing the operation, you need to thoroughly check all the components. Problems with the suspension or brakes are much more important, although they rarely arise when replacing a muffler.

If you put an old muffler in your car, it will cause trouble. They can be very different:

• noise and rumble;
• reduction in speed due to engine problems;
• the formation of sparks in the muffler, which can lead to anything from simple equipment failure to an explosion (although this is unlikely).

The Lada muffler differs little from similar devices on other cars. It needs to be changed every 50-60 thousand kilometers.

Possible faults

The following signs indicate a muffler failure:

• a growling sound is heard from the engine;
• Exhaust gases enter the vehicle interior.

The main reasons for the malfunction of the Kalina-Universal muffler:

• water entering the muffler structure, which in the future leads to corrosion;
• the appearance of condensation due to sudden temperature fluctuations;
• mechanical damage to the part;
• disruption of connections due to car shaking on the roads;
• muffler burnout.

When breakdowns occur, a problem arises - replacement of the part or repair? In any case, action should be taken. If this is not done, the powerful roar of the car will disturb others and attract the attention of State Traffic Inspectorate workers.