Description of engines

On some of the cars in question, 4-cylinder overhead valve engines with two camshafts and an arrangement of cylinders in a row are installed. Transverse engines, p. The transmission is installed on the left side of the engine. The cylinder block is cast from aluminum alloy, the cylinders are lined, the cylinder liners are dry (those. do not come into contact with coolant). Crankshaft 5-support. The axial play of the crankshaft is regulated by the selection of thrust half rings installed next to the 3rd main bearing. Connecting rod bearings consist of two shells inserted into the connecting rod and into the connecting rod cap. The connecting rods are connected to the pistons by means of fingers that move freely in the connecting rod head and are installed with an interference fit in the pistons. The camshafts are supported by beds made in the cylinder head. Valve adjustment is automatic, provided by hydraulic pushers. The oil pump is mounted at the front of the engine. The coolant pump is driven by the camshaft timing belt.

Types of repair work performed without removing the engine from the car

Without removing the engine from the car, you can perform the following work.

1) Cylinder head - removal and installation
2) Camshaft belt - removal and installation
3) Camshaft and crankshaft oil seals - replacement
4) Camshaft and pushers - removal and installation
5) Oil pan - removal and installation.
6) Connecting rods and pistons - removal and installation
7) Oil pump - removal and installation

Pistons and connecting rods are recommended to be changed after removing the engine.