How to choose and install engine and crankcase protection on a VAZ 2110 with your own hands

Many owners of domestic cars are concerned about the issue of protecting the engine of their car. And all because the plant does not provide for the installation of anything significant.

No, there seems to be protection there. But it is a plastic splash guard. The maximum that it is capable of is protection from minor contacts with the road surface on potholes. Basically, it protects the pan from water and dirt.

Therefore, updating the protection is a mandatory measure, without which there is a high probability that your engine or other hidden components will soon be damaged. And repairs can cost a lot of money. Don't forget the quality of roads most drivers have to deal with.

Which protection to choose

The choice is now quite wide. “Glands” for protection are made from:

Aluminum alloy. They are lightweight, quite high-strength, they do not require a special bracket for mounting, since they usually fit exactly into the existing mounts;

Iron protection . Manufacturer Kamaz - N. Chelny

It is better to take steel protection with a metal thickness of at least 2 mm. And definitely - with stamped stiffeners. Also, this part must have special technological holes for draining oil and blowing the engine. The fasteners must exactly match the existing holes on the VAZ 2110 .

Applicability

Possible malfunctions during a crankcase impact

There is a significant dent on the oil pan, but no visible puncture.

Don't be complacent if you can't see any oil leaks.

It is very likely that the oil breather (also known as the oil receiver) broke off during a sharp impact.

The breather on a VAZ injector is most often made of aluminum alloy or plastic. The breather has an oil intake tube, which is about 5 cm higher than the sump. Therefore, the place where the breather tube broke off may be above the oil level. First of all, in the event of a sharp impact with a visible dent, the engine must be turned off immediately.

Checking whether the breather has broken off is carried out as follows:

• Perform a test run of the engine. At the same time, if the oil pressure sensor light on the control panel lights up and does not go out, you can suspect a broken breather;
• the engine ;
• Add oil and start the engine . If an oil stain appears under the car, it means that the breather has failed, you just need to call a tow truck. If the pressure light in the control unit goes out, there is hope that the breather withstood the blow, you can carefully move under your own power. Preferably, not home, but to a car service center. But it’s still better to use a tow truck. You should be aware that in this case, repairs may be limited to the fact that the breather will be replaced. This is not so easy to do, but it is still better than overhauling the entire engine.

Minor dent, no breakdown observed.

It is unlikely that such a malfunction will cause the breather to break off, but the reduced gap between the breather and the pan will greatly reduce the vehicle's capabilities under high loads.

These malfunctions threaten oil starvation, which always ends sadly for the engine. However, the injection car VAZ 2110 from AvtoVAZ, let's be honest, has a rather primitive control system, and the sensors send little information to the control unit.

It is often not enough to fix the error code. Thus, the injector, being a more progressive system, is inferior here to the old system - a pressure gauge, which shows the increase or decrease in oil pressure as the speed increases or decreases.

However, if the sensor indicator light on the control panel does not light up, you can slowly move to the repair site. Remove the pan, straighten it or replace it, and check the breather at the same time.

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If the mudguard and pan are broken, and there is a puddle of oil under the car, do not even think about starting the engine . The faster you silence it, the less harm you will do to it. Only tow truck and further troubleshooting.

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Possible problems

There are several situations when the crankcase hits the road surface. Their consequences can be very different.

Therefore, let's look at the most common situations and determine what you, as the driver and owner of the car, should do.

A dent has formed, but the breakdown is not visible

There is a high probability that as a result of such damage the breather, that is, the oil receiver, has broken.

You should not rejoice prematurely if no traces of oil leaks are found after the impact.

Installation Rules

Usually, when installing a new protection on an injection VAZ 2110 , the factory mudguard is left and the fastening is carried out on top of it, believing that double protection will not harm. However, many people prefer to throw away the mudguard, believing that such a “sandwich” additionally collects dirt and also accumulates ice in winter.

Actually, installing the protection yourself takes no more than half an hour, and is done like this:

• On a pit, overpass or lift, we “apply” the protection to the intended place;
• We screw the front mudguards to the crankcase protection;
• We screw the self-tapping screws to the side member brackets;
• We screw the protection to the mudguards;
• We fasten the five nuts in front to the front bumper.

Replacement

The first thing you need to decide before replacing the protection is whether to keep the factory mudguard or not.

Dismantling works

Some believe that it is better to leave it, since this will provide double protection. Others are of the opinion that such layers of protection do not provide additional protective measures, but only collect dirt and accumulate snow and ice in the winter. The choice is yours.

But just in case, we will tell you how to correctly and quickly remove the factory mudguard from the pan of your car:

• The best option for working conditions is a lift. But if it is not there, you can use an overpass, or an ordinary pit in your own garage;
• Five self-locking nuts are used to secure the front of the factory mudguard. To dismantle them, you will need a regular 10 mm wrench;
• The protection is attached to the mudguards using four self-tapping screws. To remove them, a key of 8 millimeters is useful;
• There are two more mounting bolts at the rear. Here again we pick up a 10 mm key;
• After dismantling all the fasteners, all that remains is to pull the mudguard out of the engagement into which it fits with the mudguards.

Final assembly

That's it, the mudguard has been dismantled, so you can safely proceed directly to installing the newly purchased, new, full-fledged protection.

1. A pit, overpass or lift is suitable for work. Someone here already has what.
2. Place the guard against the surface of the engine sump to ensure it fits into the existing holes.
3. Screw the front mudguards to the protection.
4. Next, self-tapping screws are attached to the side member brackets.
5. The next step is to attach the protection to the mudguards.
6. On the front bumper, all that remains is to tighten the five nuts that will finally hold the new metal plate in place.

Working under the bottom

Expert advice. If you want to make driving your own car more comfortable and enjoyable, consider installing a powertrain mounting bracket. It is mounted regardless of what type of protection you have chosen for your VAZ 2110.

Owners of VAZ models know that the VAZ 2110 crankcase protection installed at the factory is far from ideal. It is still suitable for short trips in urban conditions, protecting the engine compartment from dirt and water. But on country roads its effectiveness is highly questionable.

Many motorists completely remove the protection, arguing that in the forest or on a river it does more harm than good, because the VAZ crankcase protection reduces the ground clearance of the car. Let's try to understand its purpose and possibilities for increasing efficiency.

What is the threat of a blow from below?

Front-wheel drive VAZ (injector) is at risk for the possibility of crankcase damage. The engine mount of the VAZ 2110 is designed so that it is located, as they call it, on an overhang.

This, firstly, leads to the fact that the oil pan is located quite low. Secondly, due to, albeit insignificant, movement of the engine during braking on the brackets, the car “nods” quite easily, and if it hits, for example, a large stone, this can cause serious malfunctions.

It is believed that an additional bracket, which can be found quite easily on sale today, can help the motor “hold on” better. Such a bracket holds the engine block in front, but still cannot protect it from impact.

What and why to protect

Experienced owners of the popular VAZ 2110 model note that the duration and safety of vehicle operation largely depend on the effectiveness of the protection systems used. The car crankcase is no exception. Two components are responsible for its safety: the outer protection of the pallet and the ventilation system.

Such attention to this element is not accidental, because the oil pan contains engine oil, and in the event of depressurization, the supply of lubricant to the piston group parts will be disrupted, and this is “death” for the engine. That is, purely theoretically, it is possible to ignore the protection and crankcase ventilation system, but the consequences can be very disastrous.

It is much more practical to remember the recommendations of specialists on the safe operation of vehicle systems and mechanisms. As for crankcase ventilation, it ensures the removal of gases and maintains normal pressure in the engine lubrication system. If there is no high-quality crankcase ventilation, the risk of oil squeezing out through various seals increases.

This system requires certain care and maintenance, so it is very important to carry out all maintenance operations in a timely and efficient manner. Some craftsmen modify the crankcase ventilation system by installing an additional oil trap, but this is a purely voluntary matter.

We select and install engine protection for the VAZ 2110 with our own hands

As a rule, every owner of a “ten” is concerned that the engine crankcase protection the VAZ 2110 injector, to put it mildly, leaves much to be desired. What is standardly installed on a car from the factory?

Only a plastic mudguard that protects the crankcase block from dirt, water, and, perhaps, from a slight touch on a bump. Usually, modifications are made by the vast majority of car enthusiasts, installing a full-fledged system with their own hands that can protect the engine block.

After all, whatever one may say, our roads, even in cities, are not conducive to soft touches; if you run into a pothole, then just be careful and consider the subsequent malfunctions, despite all the skills in driving the car.

What and why to protect

Experienced owners of the popular VAZ 2110 model note that the duration and safety of vehicle operation largely depend on the effectiveness of the protection systems used. The car crankcase is no exception. Two components are responsible for its safety: the outer protection of the pallet and the ventilation system.

Such attention to this element is not accidental, because the oil pan contains engine oil, and in the event of depressurization, the supply of lubricant to the piston group parts will be disrupted, and this is “death” for the engine. That is, purely theoretically, it is possible to ignore the protection and crankcase ventilation system, but the consequences can be very disastrous.

It is much more practical to remember the recommendations of specialists on the safe operation of vehicle systems and mechanisms. As for crankcase ventilation, it ensures the removal of gases and maintains normal pressure in the engine lubrication system. If there is no high-quality crankcase ventilation, the risk of oil squeezing out through various seals increases.

This system requires certain care and maintenance, so it is very important to carry out all maintenance operations in a timely and efficient manner. Some craftsmen modify the crankcase ventilation system by installing an additional oil trap, but this is a purely voluntary matter.

Removing the mudguard

If you decide to remove the mudguard before installing the “full” crankcase protection on a VAZ injector, doing it yourself is absolutely simple, just:

• It is best to carry out the work on a lift, but it is also possible on an overpass or pit;
• It is attached to the front on the heel of the nuts (self-locking). They are unscrewed with a 10 key;
• The mudguard is attached to the mudguards with 4 self-tapping screws (8 key);
• and at the back - unscrew 2 bolts with a 10mm wrench;
• After unscrewing, all that remains is to remove the mudguard from its engagement with the shields.

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Regardless of the protection you choose, you can also install the engine mounting bracket (if you see the need for it). This will make driving more comfortable.

Removal

1. We prepare the car for repair work.

2. Using a 10 mm socket wrench with a deep head, unscrew the five self-locking nuts (1) of the front fastening of the protection.

3. Using an 8 mm socket wrench, unscrew the four self-tapping screws (2) securing the engine protection to the mudguards of the engine compartment.

4. Using a 10 mm socket wrench, unscrew the two bolts (3) of the rear protection fastening.

5. We disengage the engine protection from the mudguards and remove it from the car.

Removing the mudguard

If you decide to remove the mudguard before installing the “full” crankcase protection on a VAZ injector, doing it yourself is absolutely simple, just:

• It is best to carry out the work on a lift, but it is also possible on an overpass or pit;
• It is attached to the front on the heel of the nuts (self-locking). They are unscrewed with a 10 key;
• The mudguard is attached to the mudguards with 4 self-tapping screws (8 key);
• and at the back - unscrew 2 bolts with a 10mm wrench;
• After unscrewing, all that remains is to remove the mudguard from its engagement with the shields.

Regardless of the protection you choose, you can also install the engine mounting bracket (if you see the need for it). This will make driving more comfortable.

Carter struck

If the standard mudguard has a hole, oil flows out of the sump and forms a whole puddle of lubricating fluid under the car, this is bad.

Installing protection on a VAZ 2110 with your own hands

IMPORTANT! Under no circumstances attempt to start the engine if you find a puddle of oil under the crankcase.

If you are in motion and see traces of oil following you, stop as quickly as possible and turn off the engine. Call a towing service.

Replacement

The first thing you need to decide before replacing the protection is whether to keep the factory mudguard or not.

Dismantling works

Some believe that it is better to leave it, since this will provide double protection. Others are of the opinion that such layers of protection do not provide additional protective measures, but only collect dirt and accumulate snow and ice in the winter. The choice is yours.

But just in case, we will tell you how to correctly and quickly remove the factory mudguard from the pan of your car:

• The best option for working conditions is a lift. But if it is not there, you can use an overpass, or an ordinary pit in your own garage;
• Five self-locking nuts are used to secure the front of the factory mudguard. To dismantle them, you will need a regular 10 mm wrench;
• The protection is attached to the mudguards using four self-tapping screws. To remove them, a key of 8 millimeters is useful;
• There are two more mounting bolts at the rear. Here again we pick up a 10 mm key;
• After dismantling all the fasteners, all that remains is to pull the mudguard out of the engagement into which it fits with the mudguards.

Final assembly

That's it, the mudguard has been dismantled, so you can safely proceed directly to installing the newly purchased, new, full-fledged protection.

1. A pit, overpass or lift is suitable for work. Someone here already has what.
2. Place the guard against the surface of the engine sump to ensure it fits into the existing holes.
3. Screw the front mudguards to the protection.
4. Next, self-tapping screws are attached to the side member brackets.
5. The next step is to attach the protection to the mudguards.
6. On the front bumper, all that remains is to tighten the five nuts that will finally hold the new metal plate in place.

Working under the bottom

Expert advice. If you want to make driving your own car more comfortable and enjoyable, consider installing a powertrain mounting bracket. It is mounted regardless of what type of protection you have chosen for your VAZ 2110.

How the engine protection is attached to the VAZ 2110

As a rule, every owner of a “ten” is concerned that the engine crankcase protection of the VAZ 2110 injector, to put it mildly, leaves much to be desired. What is standardly installed on a car from the factory?

Only a plastic mudguard that protects the crankcase block from dirt, water, and, perhaps, from a slight touch on a bump. Usually, modifications are made by the vast majority of car enthusiasts, installing a full-fledged system with their own hands that can protect the engine block.

After all, whatever one may say, our roads, even in cities, are not conducive to soft touches; if you run into a pothole, then just be careful and consider the subsequent malfunctions, despite all the skills in driving the car.

"Sheriff" comes to the rescue

In our case, “Sheriff” is not an American police officer, but the name of a company engaged in the production of relatively inexpensive and high-quality protection. The first protective “chain mail” Sheriff for engine crankcases of various models appeared back in the 90s of the last century.

Today, the company’s catalog includes about 1,600 crankcase protection options made from various materials. Similar products from other manufacturers are inferior, first of all, in the combination of price and quality. Although there are some very interesting options. For example, protection made of titanium or composite materials.

The VAZ 2110 is traditionally equipped with Sheriff products made of 2 mm steel. As practice shows, this is quite enough to ensure effective protection of the car crankcase. It promotes:

• insulating the engine compartment from dust, dirt, water;
• noise insulation;
• protecting the pallet from mechanical damage;
• ventilation of the crankcase and the entire engine compartment.

At the same time, the Sheriff protection is quickly and reliably fixed in the standard holes of the car using reliable fasteners.

Installation Rules

Usually, when installing a new protection on an injection VAZ 2110, the factory mudguard is left and the fastening is carried out on top of it, believing that double protection will not harm. However, many people prefer to throw away the mudguard, believing that such a “sandwich” additionally collects dirt and also accumulates ice in winter.

Actually, installing the protection yourself takes no more than half an hour, and is done like this:

• On a pit, overpass or lift, we “apply” the protection to the intended place;
• We screw the front mudguards to the crankcase protection;
• We screw the self-tapping screws to the side member brackets;
• We screw the protection to the mudguards;
• We fasten the five nuts in front to the front bumper.

The dent on the block is insignificant, there are no signs of breakdown

With such impacts, the breather breaks off extremely rarely. But the gap between it and the pallet may decrease. Because of this, the performance characteristics of the car are reduced, and the car may not withstand heavy loads.

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What could cause such a nuisance? Oil hunger. For the engine, this is no better than a broken breather, and maybe even worse. You will not be able to get the necessary information from the ECU, since the control system for the systems on the “tens” is quite primitive. It is far from a fact that the corresponding error code will appear on the on-board computer.

It’s good if the oil pressure warning light on the dashboard does not light up. In this case, continue driving on your own and head to the nearest service station. You will need to remove the pan, level it, or replace it completely. At the same time, be sure to check the current condition of the breather.

Which protection to choose

The choice today is quite wide. “Glands” for protection are made from:

Aluminum alloy. They are lightweight, quite durable, and do not require a special mounting bracket as they usually fit exactly into existing mounts;

Steel protection . Manufacturer Kamaz - N. Chelny

It is better to take steel protection with a metal thickness of at least 2 mm. And definitely - with stamped stiffeners. Also, this part must have special technological holes for draining oil and blowing the engine. The fasteners must exactly match the existing holes on the VAZ 2110.

Choice of protection

To ensure proper protection for your own engine on a VAZ 2110 , you must first decide which element will be installed on the bottom of the car.

Today, manufacturers offer many options. Let’s identify the most popular solutions in the case of the domestic “ten” and discuss their features. This will help you make the final decision specifically for your situation.

Be sure to choose steel that is at least 2 millimeters thick. At the same time, the presence of stamped stiffeners is also strongly recommended.

When purchasing protection, be sure to pay attention to the presence of special technological holes through which oil is drained from the crankcase and airflow is provided to the power unit. Fasteners only in full compliance with the holes provided on the VAZ 2110.

Sources:

https://mashinaa.ru/avtovaz/vaz-2110/7613-kak-krepitsya-zashhita-dvigatelya-na-vaz-2110.html

"Sheriff" comes to the rescue

In our case, “Sheriff” is not an American police officer, but the name of a company engaged in the production of relatively inexpensive and high-quality protection. The first protective “chain mail” Sheriff for engine crankcases of various models appeared back in the 90s of the last century.

Today, the company’s catalog includes about 1,600 crankcase protection options made from various materials. Similar products from other manufacturers are inferior, first of all, in the combination of price and quality. Although there are some very interesting options. For example, protection made of titanium or composite materials.

The VAZ 2110 is traditionally equipped with Sheriff products made of 2 mm steel. As practice shows, this is quite enough to ensure effective protection of the car crankcase. It promotes:

• insulating the engine compartment from dust, dirt, water;
• noise insulation;
• protecting the pallet from mechanical damage;
• ventilation of the crankcase and the entire engine compartment.

At the same time, the Sheriff protection is quickly and reliably fixed in the standard holes of the car using reliable fasteners.

In order to remove and install Sheriff, you will need a minimum of tools and about 10-15 minutes of time. Therefore, if you don’t want to go to a service station, then you can handle it on your own.