Choosing a pump for a car, market overview and our TOP 10

In the Lada Kalina model, as in any other car, with an 8-valve and 16-valve engine, the pump operating in the cooling circuit of the power unit has its own resource. It is advisable to replace it together with the same procedure regarding the timing belt. For this purpose, the manufacturer regulated an interval equal to 60 thousand km of the distance traveled. This kind of approach will allow the owner to avoid the need for additional disassembly of the timing belt assembly in order to replace a cooling circuit pump that has become unusable. Replacing the pump yourself is not a difficult task, so the owner can safely take on the task even with little experience. The main thing is to decide which pump is better.

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?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. And last but not least, it looks beautiful. Agree, the bright, white backlight of the license plate looks much better than the standard one.

How to change license plate lights

Wiring diagrams for Lada Kalina 2 hatchback (luxury).
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Replacing the license plate light bulbs on the Lada Kalina is a simple task, so you can easily handle it yourself. By changing the lights yourself, you will not only save money on the services of workshop specialists, but you will also be confident in the excellent quality of the work.

Open the trunk of the car and pry the lamp on the left side with a flat-blade screwdriver. This will free him from the latch;

Step #1

Push the light on the right side and move it to the left. After some pressing, it should come out easily;

Step #2

Pull out the lamp along with the power wires. This will make it easier to replace the license plate lamps of the Lada Kalina;

Slightly lift the plastic clip up and remove the power plug;

Step #3

Carefully turn the white housing of the Lada Kalina license plate light bulb counterclockwise and completely pull out the base;

Step #4

Pull out the lamp itself. To do this, simply pull it to the side. After this, remove the lampshade from the base.

Step #5

Install a new lampshade in place of the burnt out bulb. The job is done in the same way as removing a light bulb, but in reverse order. Make sure the new light is lit.

Engine Cooling Water Pump

Personal experience of Renault Megane III

Here it is, a mine - a water pump. Refers to the cooling system, but is driven by a timing belt. If the pump wedges due to the death of the bearing, it will cut off the teeth on the belt, and then there will be destruction in the motor. And they “forgot” to mention this detail in the routine maintenance section of all service books. What to do with it? The consumer can only guess. Should we wait for death from natural wear and tear on a plug-in motor? Stupidity. And if changed, then when? It seems that the mine is not even the water pump itself, but the complete disregard for it in all the official VAZ “literature” for the consumer.

New VAZ engines are now equipped with high-quality timing belts from well-known brands. I believe that if no oil gets on it, it will cost 180 thousand. But is the difference in components really so great that on the 8-valve VAZ-11186 for Granta the belt must be changed at the 75th thousand, and on its closest relative VAZ-11189 at the 180th?

Let's continue the research. The pulleys are not demolished at all. Pressure roller bearing up to 180 thousand? Let's admit it, although it's hard to believe. But why change all this equipment at the 180th thousand, if the estimated life of the engine is 220 thousand km? Refresh before demise or major overhaul? If you don’t believe me, look at the photo taken in the workshops where VAZ engines are produced.

Replacing the pump on Lada Kalina 8 valves

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Personal experience Lada Priora hatchback On an 8-valve Kalina, you can change the water pump yourself. However, if the car owner does not have minimal experience in car maintenance, many questions may arise. For example, which pump to buy, how to choose the right tool, and is it worth draining the antifreeze from the system completely?

Which pump to choose

When the time comes to change the water pump, car owners begin to look at car dealerships for a worthy replacement. But which pump to choose so that it lasts as long as possible and does not cause problems for the owner?

In contrast, it will not last long - after 10 thousand kilometers the pump will need to be changed again.

At AVTOVAZ, designers install a TZA water pump on the Kalina. It has a long service life; drivers often change the pump only after 100 thousand kilometers. As an alternative, you can install more expensive German-made Bosch pumps - they are also famous for their quality and durability.

Where is the water pump located on Kalina?

Due to the fact that the pump is driven by the timing belt, it is part of the gas distribution mechanism. That is, you need to look for the water pump on the Lada Kalina from the side of the engine itself. Visually, before removing the belt, you can only see the pump pulley, which is involved in the gas distribution system.

The pump on the VAZ is located in the timing device

Preparing tools

It is recommended to prepare a standard set of tools for removing bolts and unscrewing nuts. You will also need a 6-point hex key. To drain the antifreeze without contamination and inconvenience, it is better to immediately find a container for draining and a rag to blot up any drops that have fallen on the engine elements. To ensure reliable installation of the pump, you can use a sealant with good thermal conductivity properties.

How much coolant to drain/fill when replacing the pump

In any case, before dismantling the old pump, you will need to drain the antifreeze from the system. This is necessary in order to reduce the pressure in the hoses and not be injured during sudden releases of liquid.

If the water pump has not been changed for a long time, then it is advisable to immediately drain the entire volume of antifreeze from the system and replace it with a new one. If the car owner has recently filled in new coolant, then there is no point in completely draining it: just disconnect the hoses from the expansion tank and wait until the antifreeze comes out.

To make it easier to fill a large volume of coolant, drivers usually use funnels

Operating procedure

First of all, you will need to install the machine on a flat surface. You can drive the Kalina into the inspection hole, you can simply lift the front right part on a jack. It is recommended to make sure that the car is securely secured; it is better to place additional supports under the body beam.

When dismantling the pump, you will need to remove the timing belts.

The work of replacing the pump on the Lada Kalina is carried out according to the following instructions:

1. Remove the engine splash guard.
2. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
3. Unscrew the cap from the expansion tank and immediately remove the plug located on the cylinder block. Wait until the coolant drains out.
4. If all the antifreeze is drained, then unscrew the cap from the radiator and place a container under the drainage area.
5. After the antifreeze has been drained, screw all the plugs back on.
6. Remove the protective cover from the timing belt.
7. Loosen the belt by slightly tightening the timing pulley.
8. Remove the drive belt.
9. Remove the four bolts that secure the pump pulley to the cylinder block.
10. After removing the pulley, unscrew the last screws securing the pump.
11. Pull the water pump out of its socket along with the gasket.
12. Clean the planting site from adhering dirt and antifreeze drips.
13. Apply heat-resistant sealant to the edges of the hole and install a new gasket on it.
14. Place a new pump on the gasket and then proceed in the reverse order of removal.

Disassembly and installation of a new part

First of all, you need to gain access to the timing mechanism, for which, using a No. 10 key, unscrew the 3 bolts securing the protective plastic cover. If you are disassembling a 16-valve Kalina model, you will have to remove 2 covers by unscrewing 5 bolts with a No. 5 hexagon.

Before further disassembly, you need to align all the marks on the crankshaft flywheel and the camshaft gear.

Otherwise, during the work you can disrupt gas distribution and create a new problem for yourself.

To align the marks, it is best to jack up the 1st front wheel, engage 4th gear and turn the crankshaft by turning the wheel manually. Before doing this, do not forget to remove the plug from the gearbox side that covers the marks on the flywheel. The mark on it should coincide with the groove on the body, and the camshaft gear mark should be vertical at the top opposite the slot. Further disassembly is carried out in this order:

• using wrench No. 17, loosen the roller and remove the timing belt from the camshaft gear (in a 16-valve engine with 2 gears);
• Using the same key, unscrew the bolt holding the gear, wedging it through the holes;
• remove the gear (both in the 16V model) without losing the key;
• dismantle the internal protective plate, in an 8V engine it is held on by 2 bolts, 16V by 5;
• unscrew the 3 bolts securing the pump and pull it out of the socket;
• remove the remains of the old gasket from the cylinder block.

If a cork gasket is supplied with the new pump, then it does not need to be lubricated with anything, but it is better to place a cardboard gasket on the sealant. The new pump must be inserted into the socket in the same position as the old one and secured with bolts. After this, you can put all the parts back, put on and tighten the belt. Double-check that the marks match before replacing the covers.

To prevent air pockets from forming when filling antifreeze, you need to remove the small pipe from the throttle valve heating unit. Filling is carried out until liquid flows out of it. Upon completion of assembly, it is recommended to check the system by starting the engine and warming it up to operating temperature.

Drive 16kl. Kalina is like riding a powder keg, you never know when it will explode! I'm talking about the meeting of valves and pistons...

This can happen for several reasons - the main one is the destruction of the timing belt support (Polish) roller. The pump may also jam and, in very rare cases, the tension (Chinese) roller may fail. The belt is very reliable and can only break if hit by a foreign object.

In general, the plant declares the service life of the entire timing assembly is 200 thousand km. and does not imply replacement and inspection of rollers or timing belt during the warranty period. However, I don’t think that there will be such brave souls who will want to check the declared resource) I periodically looked through the relevant topics on the forums and wondered how to protect myself and avoid expensive engine repairs... And after all, I encountered valves with pistons for everyone at completely different mileages. Some people have 20 thousand km. Some people drive 70, others drive more than 100 and have no problems.

And since no one has any doubts about the belt, everyone is mainly thinking about what to replace the rollers with, there are many options - some fit without modifications, with some you have to put washers in and use special bolts. I didn’t bother to understand all this variety and decided to replace the set with exactly the same one at 60 thousand mileage. At the same time, I decided to replace the pump and the belt and pulley of the generator in order to forget about this problem of belts and rollers for a long time.

I ordered everything from Exist except the pump; I bought it at the Lada retail store, which is now plentiful all over the country.

The kit itself turned out like this:

Manufacturer - Article - Name

— price

1. Gates - K015631XS - Timing belt with rollers, kit

— 2940 rub.2.
Gates - 6PK1018 - V-ribbed belt (alternator)
- 293 rub.3.
Ina - 531 0760 10 - Tensioner roller (generator)
- 510 rub.4.
TZA - 21126-1307010-20 - Water pump VAZ (1.6 l., 16 cells)
- 750 rub.

Original (factory) Gates rollers and belt are sold only as a set, and the main thing here is not to run into a fake, of which there are apparently quite a few. How to distinguish a fake from an original can be found HERE:

Gates kit - K015631XS consists of:

— timing belt — 5631XS (137 teeth)— Timing belt tensioner roller “Powergripr” (T43147)— Parasitic/drive roller, timing belt “PowerGripR” (T42150)

The Lada Kalina pump is a pump responsible for circulating water by cooling it. The unit is located in the front part of the cylinder block. If the pump is deficient, the motor overheats, which leads to boiling and breakdowns.

Work plan for replacing the Lada Kalina pump

Remove the timing belt protection cover. It is secured with 3 bolts - one on the left center, two on the back side.

Now we need to remove the camshaft gear, since it will prevent the removal of the iron protection that presses the pump itself. This is the peculiarity of the 8-valve Kalin engines.

Unscrew the nut securing the tension roller and loosen the belt as much as possible. Let's move on to the gear. When removing, do not lose the key; try to do everything so that the belt does not jump a couple of teeth from both the crankshaft gear and the timing gear. Otherwise, you will have to install both gears according to the marks, and this is problematic.

Having removed the timing gear, unscrew the bolts securing the protection - two in the middle and three at the bottom. The bottom 3 also hold the pump itself.

We take out the protection. Having picked up the pump a little with a screwdriver, we pull it out too. We clean the place where the pump is mounted on the engine from the remains of the old gasket and dirt.

We install the new pump in the reverse order. If desired, the gasket can be coated with sealant for greater reliability.

How to determine the performance of the pump?

To come to the conclusion that the pump needs to be replaced, you can conduct an inspection. It is very difficult to identify the presence of a malfunction in the pump without removing the belt. However, in practice there are some signs that make it possible to sufficiently identify the occurrence of deviations in the operation of the pump with the Lada Kalina engine running or turned off.

What does engine diagnostics include?

Among these symptoms are the following.

1. The appearance of noise produced by the exhausted bearing of the Lada Kalina pump. Not every mechanic can identify this factor, not to mention an inexperienced car enthusiast. If you are “lucky enough” to detect noise, then there is a reason to inspect the gas distribution mechanism, located under the protective plastic cover. In this case, the pump needs to be replaced.
2. The appearance of traces of antifreeze leakage. This may be indicated by a wet surface of the belt drive or pockets of moisture accumulating on the end surface of the motor unit. If the leak is quite intense, then over a short period of time a wet spot accumulates under a stationary car, and the level of antifreeze in the expansion tank gradually decreases. This phenomenon can occur due to wear of the oil seal present on the pump shaft.
3. The belt is not located evenly on the camshaft drive gear, but rather offset from the center of its longitudinal axis. Its slippage can be caused by the appearance of play in the pump bearing.

Below are a few recommendations that will allow the owner of a Lada Kalina to facilitate the process of identifying pump faults. If one of the above factors is detected, then you should not be lazy and remove the belt from the camshaft gear. To do this, you will need to first loosen the tension on the belt drive by unscrewing the eccentric roller fasteners. Now it is enough to apply a manual rocking force to the pump shaft, which will reveal the play. When such a situation occurs, the water pump is immediately replaced. Even if there are no antifreeze leaks, further operation of the pump is prohibited, since a jammed bearing will cause the belt to break. Here we will not remind you about the risk of engine failure, because everyone already knows this.

A failed water pump on a Lada Kalina car can cause engine overheating, which in turn can cause irreparable damage to the cylinder-piston group. Some “advanced” owners resort to installing an additional pump, which is a very effective action in preventing the risk of airing the cooling circuit. As an additional pump, a part from the Gazelle is often used, the rotation of which is carried out by an independent electric motor. The component is cut into a pipe designed for the return flow of coolant, that is, into a small circulation circle. Power to the electric motor of this component is supplied through an additional relay, which is activated by a button located inside the cabin. This allows you to increase the mobility of the pump and turn it on at the right time.

Determining the performance of a part

In some ways, the water pump is a pretty tricky part. Without disassembling the timing belt assembly, it is not so easy to determine its performance.

But there are some signs of a pump malfunction that require you to pay close attention to it:

1. At an early stage of wear, bearing noise appears. Not every auto mechanic, let alone an ordinary car enthusiast, will be able to distinguish it. But if you managed to catch this noise, then there is a reason to look under the plastic cover of the gas distribution mechanism.
2. Wet marks under the timing cover and a belt shiny with moisture indicate that antifreeze is gradually penetrating into the compartment. Naturally, through the pump.
3. The belt is not in the center of the camshaft gear, but is shifted to the very edge. This happens when, due to play in the pump bearing, the gear warps and the belt slides to the side.
4. The coolant in the expansion tank of the Lada Kalina gradually decreases, and wet spots are constantly observed under the car directly under the timing mechanism.

Lada 2112 › Logbook › Preparing for winter Part 3. Installing an additional gazelle pump

Since the arrangement of the stove pipes according to the alternative scheme was not impressive, it became clear that there was no way without an additional pump. The last argument was the barely warm air from the stove at XX. And it’s already down to -15 outside...

When buying a cheap pump for 700 rubles, the first thing you need to do is unscrew 4 long screws and coat the rubber gasket with sealant. When I installed it for the first time without sealant, the pump leaked immediately. I needed a piece of hose 5 - 7 cm, an angled hose with a shoulder of about 10 cm, clamps and a wire of the required length.

There were big problems with choosing the installation location. Since I have a 4th generation gas pump installed and all the listed places for the pump were occupied either by the brains or by the gearbox. Even when connecting the heater alternatively, I hung the pump on the gearbox cushion, but it seems to me that due to the large difference, the heater didn’t work very well at XX either. And when returning to the stock circuit with a 6-hole thermostat, I took a closer look at the steering rack thermal screen. This turned out to be the only place where you can properly install the pump. The installation is simple, an angled pipe connects the outlet from the stove to the pump, and a small piece connects the outlet from the pump to the flute. The pump mount rotates in a circle as it should and rests on the screen, also secured with a clamp. Of course, such proximity to a spider will not add health to the pump, but we’ll see how long it lasts) I’ll connect the power to a button, but for now, if necessary, I’ll just throw wires on the battery. The result is good! Warm air begins to flow much earlier than before. As soon as it warms up in the XX, the air is hot, and in general Tashkent is moving) We look at the photos carefully and if you have questions, we ask. Hot stoves to everyone in winter!

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Possibility of installing an additional water pump on the Lada Priora

One of the disadvantages of the heater on the Lada Priora car is its low efficiency when the engine operates at low speeds in the cold season, due to insufficient coolant circulation. Therefore, the car interior warms up slowly and insufficiently, which causes some discomfort for the driver and passengers.

There are some requirements that must be met to obtain a high-quality result after installing an additional electric pump.

These include the following points:

• the installed product should not create excess pressure in the heater radiator during operation in order to avoid damage to the pipes or the formation of cracks;
• It makes sense to replace the thermostat and install this component with an increased opening temperature (90–95 degrees Celsius) due to the fact that as the speed in the coolant circulation increases, the engine parts will warm up more slowly, increasing wear on the power unit.

To solve this problem, you can install an additional water pump in the cooling system of the power unit, which will qualitatively improve the heating of the car interior even when the engine is idling. This technology is not new. Engineers have been using it for a long time. Examples include German cars BMW or Mercedes Benz.

Device selection

As a rule, devices from various manufacturers are suitable as an additional water pump for the Lada-Priora car.

These, for example, could be brands from:

• Bosch company;
• ;
• .

Video: positive effect of installing an additional electric pump on the Lada Priora

However, most often the Lada Priora is equipped with an electric water pump, which is installed on Gazelle cars. This may be an old or new design, but the principle of operation is the same for both: due to the vacuum at the inlet during operation of the product, a pumping force arises, which drives the coolant through the system. In fact, the pump from the Gazelle car is a classic centrifugal pump.

The design of the new pump version is much more successful and causes fewer complaints from car enthusiasts. And it is also less noisy during operation. The main problem that motorists encounter when using such an electric pump is its leakage.

Installation and connection of an additional electric pump

To equip a car with an additional electric water pump, you will also need a regular relay that has normally open contacts (this can be an ignition or starter relay from a VAZ 2105, VAZ 2108). It is necessary to close contacts No. o86 and No. o30. And you will also need a reinforced hose and clamps for clamping the pipes.

An additional pump can be installed in any of the gaps in the supply or outlet pipes of the car’s heating stove.

Installation of an additional electric pump is quite simple, and the efficiency of the heater increases significantly

The pump is fixed in the Lada Priora in the following places:

• stud for fastening the washer reservoir;
• studs located next to the battery;
• on the engine shield.

The device can be connected to a wide variety of systems.

It could be:

• recirculation button;
• SAUO stove block;
• heated mirrors;
• other convenient places.

2. Installing a pump on the Lada Kalina engine

By visiting the plastic expansion tank, you can visually control the amount of antifreeze and antifreeze. There are special marks for the highest and lowest levels of liquids in the tank. Outside the tank, there is a pipe at the top for connecting to the heat exchanger sleeve, and at the bottom - with a filling tube.

Expansion cap with breathers. Device means inlet and outlet breathers. They are capable of providing systemic impermeability. Inlet valve

maintains elevated pressure in a hot engine. As the temperature increases, steam leakage decreases. The reduced pressure facilitates the opening of the released breather as the car engine cools evenly. The pump pumping antifreeze is a quick discharge blade. The crankshaft wheel drives the pump by means of a toothed belt on the camshaft rod. Its body consists of aluminum. The rotation of the shaft occurs in a double-row ball bearing, in which there is enough fuel oil for the period of warranty operation. The outer ring is tightened with a screw. A gear is pressed in front, an impeller, a retaining ring, and an oil seal are in the back. Antifreeze or antifreeze leakage is monitored through a hole in the pump shell. This method will help identify unit malfunctions. If the pump cannot be repaired, it is replaced with a similar assembly device. The redistribution of antifreeze is corrected by the coolant. Systemic cooling of paired cycles occurs as follows: in a larger circulation circle, the antifreeze seeps through the motor shell to the radiator battery; when moving in a small circle, antifreeze or antifreeze passes only through the cooling shell, without getting into the heat sink.

The cooling system consists of a radiator battery and a throttle heating unit. The circulation of antifreeze or antifreeze here occurs continuously, regardless of the location of the coolant valve.

Thermostat. The thermal unit and two breathers are components. There is a redistribution of the flow of antifreeze, also called antifreeze. When the engine is cool, the node valve redistributes the direction of water movement. It circulates along the smallest radius without entering the radiator. High temperatures of 85°C allow the valves to open and allow fluid to flow into the radiator. At temperatures above 100° C, the main valve is completely open, the spare valve is closed. Water circulation occurs over a larger radius. Antifreeze or antifreeze temperature meter. This device is screwed into the cylinder head for automatic antifreeze control. The sensor is connected to the temperature indicator on the machine's device panel. This information is sent to the controller. Heating heat sink. Built into the engine cooling system, it heats the car interior by circulating hot antifreeze. The radiator is a 3.2 plastic tank in a vertical position. Some of them have a partition. There are also 4 rows of round aluminum tubes, aligned horizontally, which are passed through cooling plates. The pipes are connected to the tanks through a rubber key. Antifreeze enters through the upper pipe and comes out through the lower pipe. The inlet pipe is located next to the narrow steam exhaust hose. The radiator has a casing with an electric motor. Drain plug at the bottom. The fan maintains the temperature inside the car. When the controller receives a signal, the fan is turned on by means of a relay.

Additional pump for Lada-Kalina

Some “Kalinovodov” are not satisfied with the standard heating of the cabin in winter. In order to somehow correct the situation and ensure the flow of hot air at idle, they resort to installing an additional pump. The part also provides better cooling in hot weather, especially when idling in traffic jams.

An additional pump avoids the formation of air in the system. As a rule, a pump from a Gazelle, which is structurally equipped with an electric motor, is used as such a device. Install it in the gap in the small circle of the cooling system on the return pipe of the stove.

An additional pump is installed in the gap in the return pipe of the stove to increase the efficiency of heating the interior in winter.

How to install an additional pump

For installation (in addition to the pump itself), you will need an additional relay and a button with which to control the device, hoses of different lengths, fasteners and sealant. You can choose any suitable place to secure the part. Quite often, car enthusiasts install a pump under the battery or under the transmission bolts. In the first case, the device is installed horizontally, in the second - vertically. Before installing the hoses, you must complete the following steps:

1. Cut the hoses to the required length depending on the installation location and degrease them.
2. Before installation, treat the mounting areas of the pipes with sealant.
3. Secure the clamps evenly, slightly moving away from the edge of the hose.
4. Drain the antifreeze.
5. In the lower part of the engine compartment, find two pipes: one supplies coolant to the heater, the other takes it away. Remove the outlet hose and replace it with the pipe from the additional pump.
6. Attach the pump to the gearbox housing. Mounting options may vary depending on available mounting hardware. These can be clamps or brackets.

Video: installation of an additional pump

When the additional pump is secured, you need to connect the switching wire. To avoid damage, it is placed in a plastic corrugation. To control the device, a button, a relay and a fuse are installed in the cabin in place of one of the plugs. When the button is turned on, the relay will be supplied with +12V from the battery. Then, by installing an additional pump, you can significantly increase the efficiency of the cooling system and achieve quick heating of the interior even in the most severe frosts.

An additional cooling pump is installed under the battery or under the transmission bolts

Replacing the pump on a Lada Kalina yourself does not cause any particular difficulties. Using a standard set of tools, you can repair your car yourself, avoiding trips to a car service center. For long-term operation of the pump, buy a product from trusted manufacturers, which will save not only your energy, but also money.

It is best to replace the pump on Kalina at the same time as replacing the timing belt, without waiting for it to leak and cause trouble. According to the manufacturer's recommendation, the belt is changed every 60 thousand km. This is a fairly long interval, during which time a new water pump will definitely pay for itself.

And the replacement procedure is quite within the capabilities of the average owner of a Lada Kalina car.

Which pump should I install?

The choice of which pump to install will depend on logistics, in particular. However, there are a number of manufacturers that are ubiquitous, and their products are used by the majority of domestic car enthusiasts. The following is a list compiled solely on reviews and tests of individual car pumps found on the Internet. The rating does not advertise any of the brands listed in it.

Metelli

The Italian company Metelli SpA produces a wide variety of auto parts, including car pumps. The products of this company are sold in more than 90 countries around the world, which indicates their high quality. Pumps are supplied both to the secondary market (as a replacement for failed units) and as original ones (installed on machines off the assembly line). All of the company's products comply with the international quality standard ISO 9002. Currently, the company's main production facilities are located in Poland. It is interesting that many auto parts, including pumps, produced under the brands of such well-known automakers as Peugeot, GM, Ferrari, Fiat, Iveco, Maseratti and others are produced by Metelli. Therefore, their quality is high. In addition, it is noted that products of this brand are rarely counterfeited. But it still makes sense to pay attention to the quality of packaging and other precautions.

Reviews from car owners and mechanics who have used Metelli pumps are mostly positive. There is a virtual absence of defects, very good processing of the metal of the impeller, and durability of the device. In addition to the pump, the original kit also includes a gasket.

A significant advantage of Metalli car pumps is their relatively low price with very good workmanship. Thus, the cheapest pump as of the beginning of 2019 costs about 1,100 rubles.

The Dolz trademark belongs to the Spanish company Dolz SA, which has been operating since 1934. The company specializes exclusively in the production of automobile pumps for cooling systems, both for cars and trucks, as well as for special equipment. Naturally, with such a targeted approach, the company produces extremely high-quality spare parts under its own brand. The Dols company was one of the first to start producing aluminum pumps, which not only reduced the weight of this unit, but also made the cooling system more technologically advanced.

The company's products cover up to 98% of the European automaker market and are also exported overseas. In particular, the products have a Q1 Quality Award and are used for cars manufactured by Ford. Quite often, Dolz products can be packaged in boxes from other packaging companies. So if you have such information, you can buy a high-quality car pump even cheaper.

The reliability of Dolz water pumps is especially distinguished by the quality of the impeller. This is ensured by the use of special aluminum casting and mechanized assembly. An additional advantage is that they are practically not counterfeited. Thus, the originals are sold in branded packaging marked TecDoc, and at the same time its geometry is perfectly respected. If there is a fake on sale, it will cost little money, while the original Dolz pumps are quite expensive. This is their indirect disadvantage, although their service life offsets it.

The price of the cheapest pump of the mentioned brand as of the above period is about 1000 rubles (for a classic Zhiguli).

SKF is originally from Sweden. It produces a wide variety of products, including water pumps. However, the company's production facilities are located in many countries around the world, in particular, Ukraine, China, the Russian Federation, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, India and some European countries. Accordingly, the country of origin may be indicated on the packaging differently.

SKF car pumps are of the highest quality and serve car enthusiasts for an extremely long time. Judging by the reviews found on the Internet, there are often cases when the pump is changed after 120...130 thousand kilometers, and this is done only for preventive purposes, changing the timing belt. Accordingly, SKF water pumps are fully recommended for use on any vehicle for which they are intended.

How to choose a pump for a VAZ

There are several signs that determine the correct choice of pump for a car. Moreover, each parameter is taken into account individually - there is no universal method.

The pump impeller can be:

• plastic;
• metal.

The first option has the advantage of having no inertial load, which makes it easier to unwind when the motor starts. The downside is the short service life and changes in the geometry of the wings under the influence of high temperatures - this reduces the efficiency of the pump. New foreign cars are equipped with impellers made of expensive materials that can withstand overheating and cavitation abrasion.

The second type is made of metal. Such impellers are heavier, take a long time to spin, but do not change geometry when heated. On the other hand, steel parts quickly become corroded when the wrong antifreeze or water is used in the cooling system, which critically reduces their performance.

According to the design, you should choose impellers with a minimum gap between the housing and the blades. This combination minimizes idle rotation of the mechanism and increases the efficiency of the unit.

The manufacturer recommends using parts of the same brand. If such pumps are not available, you should study reviews of the available company in advance and choose the best one at your own discretion.

What types of pumps are there?

The tasks of a car pump (pump) are as follows:

• constantly maintain a stable temperature throughout the vehicle’s engine cooling system;
• level out sudden temperature changes in the cooling system (this way, the effect of “thermal shock” is eliminated when there is a sudden change, usually an increase, in engine speed);
• ensure constant movement of antifreeze through the engine cooling system (this not only ensures engine cooling, but also allows the stove to operate normally).

Regardless of the model of the machine and the motor, these units are structurally similar to each other, differing only in size, mounting method, and most importantly in performance and type of impeller. However, they are usually divided into only two categories - with a plastic and metal impeller. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Which pump impeller is better?

Most modern pumps have a plastic impeller. Its advantages lie in its lower mass compared to metal, and therefore lower inertia. Accordingly, the engine needs to spend less energy to spin the impeller. Often, so-called turbo pumps have a plastic impeller. Moreover, they have a closed design.

However, plastic impellers also have disadvantages. One of them is that over time, under the influence of high temperatures of antifreeze, the shape of the blades changes, which leads to a deterioration in the efficiency of the impeller (that is, the entire pump). In addition, the blades can simply wear out over time or even fall off the rod and spin. This is especially true for inexpensive water pumps.

As for the iron impeller, its only drawback is that it has great inertia. That is, the engine spends more energy to spin it up, in particular at the time of start-up. But it has a long service life, practically does not wear out over time, and does not change the shape of the blades. In some cases, it is noted that if the pump is cheap/poor quality, then rust or large pockets of corrosion may form on the blades over time. Especially if low-quality antifreeze is used or ordinary water (with a high salt content) is used instead.

Therefore, which pump to choose is up to the car owner to decide. To be fair, it is worth noting that most modern foreign cars have a pump with a plastic impeller. However, they are made with high quality, and over time they do not wear off or change their shape.

When choosing a pump, you also need to pay attention to the height of the impeller. From general considerations, we can say that the smaller the gap between the block and the impeller itself, the better. The lower the impeller, the lower the performance, and vice versa. And if the performance is low, this will not only lead to problems with engine cooling (especially at high engine speeds), but also to problems in the operation of the interior heater.

Also, when choosing a pump, you should always pay attention to the seal and bearing. The first should provide reliable sealing, and the second should work smoothly at any speed and for as long as possible. To extend the service life of the oil seal, it is necessary to use high-quality antifreeze, which includes oil seal lubricant.

Most often, the pump body for passenger cars is made of aluminum. This is due to the fact that it is easier to make parts of complex shapes with complex technological requirements from this material. Water pumps for trucks are often made of cast iron, since they are designed for low speeds, but it is important to ensure a long service life of the device.

How to determine if the pump is faulty on Kalina

The first sign that the water pump on a car has started to work incorrectly can be considered extraneous noise in the engine compartment while driving.

However, in some cases, the pump may fail earlier than stated. You can check the functionality of the water pump in the simplest way:

Warm up the engine to the optimal temperature. After warming up, use a gloved hand to pinch the upper pipe that comes from the radiator.

If the pump is working properly, you will immediately feel the fluid pressure in the nozzle. Accordingly, the pump works as coolant circulates through the system.

If pressure is felt, but weak, or not at all, it will be necessary to proceed to a detailed inspection of the pump.

You will have to remove the timing case and visually assess the external condition of the pump.

If there is a leak of antifreeze at the landing site, it means that the oil seal (seal) has failed.

If a roar is heard while driving, we can conclude that the pump shaft bearing has worn out. You can pump the drive part of the pump gear by hand. If there is play, the pump will not work correctly.

Loss of pump tightness leads to disruption of fluid circulation in the system

Thus, it is possible to identify pump malfunctions without removing it from the car. The procedure is quite simple and accessible even to a novice driver.

Pump Lubrication Procedure

When drivers talk about lubricating the pump, they mean lubricating the water pump bearings. There are two bearings installed on the shaft, which require a small amount of lubricant to operate correctly. Experienced drivers lubricate the pump without removing it from the car:

Remove the gas distribution casing.

Clean the pump mounting area and the pump housing itself from deposits, dust and dirt.

Apply Litol-24 or VNIINP-207 with your finger to the joints of the housing.

A better lubrication procedure will be carried out during pump repairs, when faulty parts are replaced. However, this procedure can also ensure a normal amount of lubricant in the bearings:

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When to change your pump

The following signs will indicate the need to replace the water pump:

• During warm periods of the year, engine overheating often occurs, although the antifreeze level is normal.
• There is a leak at the pump connection points or the drain hole.
• While the motor is running, extraneous noise is heard from the pump (knocking, rustling, crackling, etc.).
• In winter, the heater does not heat up even with a well-warmed engine.

Also consider the service life of the part of a specific model. For most cars, this is a mileage of 60–90 thousand km. In rare cases it reaches 120 thousand. It is recommended to replace the pump after its service life has expired.

Device feature, failure symptoms

This is what the pump for Kalina looks like

The pump works in conjunction with the engine. It ensures uninterrupted operation of the fuel supply and cooling systems. The first one transfers fuel from the tank to the engine. The next reason is the forced pumping of antifreeze, or antifreeze.

The water pump-impeller, located on the shaft, is covered by a housing. The shaft has ball bearings at both ends and rotates due to a rotating moment by means of a belt attached to the engine.

Symptoms of a water pump failure:

the reddish section of the tachometer indicates the overheating temperature of the car engine, this is confirmed by the readings of the device; in the cabin of the Kalina car there is a persistent smell from the evaporation of antifreeze; a sound similar to a whistle can be heard quite clearly - repair or replacement of the pump is needed; there is an option to find drops of water under the car (to identify the problem, leave a sheet of snow-white paper under the car while you sleep).

Restoring the pump to function requires experience and special tools. It is better to entrust the work to 100% specialists, and at the same time replace the pump with the newest one.

Why do you need a pump in a car?

The pump (or water pump) on the Lada Kalina is a device that circulates coolant. The pump starts working together with the power unit, that is, after the moment of ignition, the pump also starts working.

The circulation of antifreeze/antifreeze in the system is ensured by the rotation of the pump shaft on which the impeller is located . The impeller blades create the necessary fluid pressure, due to which the motor is cooled uninterruptedly. However, if there are any defects in the pump, antifreeze stops being supplied to the cylinder blocks, so the engine can “boil” and fail. Therefore, for high-quality and timely cooling of the engine, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the pump.

Original pump, which is installed on the Lada Kalina

Step-by-step work on replacing the timing belt

Before you begin replacing the timing belt, you need to prepare your work area and all the necessary tools. For work we will need:

• New timing belt.
• The key is "10", "17", "19".
• Flathead screwdriver.
• Tensioner pulley key.

Execution order

1. Open the hood and remove the plastic engine cover.
2. We dismantle the belt protection by unscrewing three bolts to “10”.
3. Remove the right wheel and protection.
4. This is what the timing belt diagram looks like, according to it we set the marks. The location of all marks is shown schematically.
5. We turn the crankshaft clockwise by the bolt until the marks on the pulley and the tendril on the timing cover align. Marks "C and D".
6. Make sure that the marks on the camshaft and the protective cover also match. Labels "A and B".
7. We remove the plug on the upper part of the clutch housing using a screwdriver and make sure that the marks meet there too. The marks are marked with arrows.
8. We fix the “crankshaft” from turning, insert a flat-head screwdriver into the hole between the flywheel teeth. We fix the screwdriver where the arrow points.
9. We unscrew the generator pulley bolt while holding the screwdriver, then remove the pulley from its place. Using a “17” wrench, unscrew the fixing bolt.
10. The next step will be to loosen the idler pulley nut.
11. Loosen the nut so that the belt is as free as possible.
12. Remove the belt from its seat. We dismantle the weakened belt.
13. If you need to remove the tension roller, unscrew the fastening bolt and remove it from its seat.

Installing a new belt

1. We put the belt on the crankshaft pulley.
2. We begin to tension the two branches of the belt, first fix it on the pump pulley, then wind it by the tension roller.
3. Then it drives it onto the camshaft.
4. We tighten the belt using a tension roller, while simultaneously fixing the latter using a special key. (Rotate the roller counterclockwise).
5. We make sure that all the teeth lie flat on the gears.
6. Tighten the generator pulley mounting bolt and turn the crankshaft clockwise by giving one revolution.
7. We make sure that all the marks match and remain in place.

Replacing antifreeze or antifreeze

Coolant reservoir

To perform fluid replacement work, you need to have special tools on hand to remove nuts and bolts. The Kalina car must be installed on a horizontal, level surface. If this is not possible, you should try to position the car so that its front parts are clearly visible. Work is performed in a certain sequence.

1. Remove the engine splash guard.
2. Reset the negative terminal of the battery.
3. Unscrew the plug from the expansion tank.
4. Remove the drain plug located on the cylinder block. Place a container under the drain.
5. Remove the ignition module along with the holder, because it interferes with access to the drain.
6. Remove the drain plug from the radiator battery and wait for the coolant to drain.
7. Tighten the drain plugs of the radiator and cylinder block.
8. Remove the hose from the throttle heating fitting to drain the fluid by loosening the clamps.
9. Pour antifreeze or antifreeze into the conservator until liquid flows from the removed hose. Now you can put the hose in place. After this, continue to fill the system with antifreeze or antifreeze. The liquid should fill the expander so that its level is a maximum of 3 cm below the specified level. Tighten the expander lock.

You need to start the engine and warm it up until the electric fan is in normal operating condition. After turning off the car engine, add coolant to the top line.