By car VAZ 2101 engine has a workingvolume 1.2 liters. This is the minimum volume of the engine, it was installed on almost all VAZ cars. Some claim that the engines from Fiat were staked at a penny. But we must not forget that the engine 2101 was made really based on the motor of the car made in Italy. But the distance between the centers of the cylinders is much greater than that of Fiat. Due to this, VAZ engineers could on one basis make an engine with a different volume. Actually, out of it went the engines with a working volume of 1.5, 1.6, 1.3, as well as for the Niva cars.
On the "penny" set 4-cylinder in-lineengine, camshaft located at the top. The gas distribution mechanism on the "penny" is carried out with the help of a chain. If you do not strongly tear the engine, then its resource is about 200 thousand km. It is worth noting that several decades ago, tests of engines that were installed on vehicles that traveled throughout the Soviet Union were carried out. Cars that drove through deserts, steppes, in permafrost conditions took part in the tests. Moreover, the motors covered more than 200 thousand kilometers. And they have never undergone major repairs. As shown by the checks, they could still serve for a very long time without repair. Their resource was quite high. In this case, the oil in the engine VAZ 2101 poured only what the manufacturer recommended.
True, the engine must be carried outtimely service. In particular, it is picky about valve clearance. About once every ten thousand kilometers you need to adjust. If this is not done, a knock will appear, and after warming up the engine may simply stall. As for the penny engine injection system, it also needs adjustments and repairs. It is worth noting that the motor has a lot of shortcomings, if you look at it from the point of view of modern technology. About 700 grams of oil is consumed per thousand kilometers. This is a lot. Also, engine overheating occurs quite often. And the reason for this may lie in the thermostat, and in the liquid pump. Much less often it is covered in fan breakage. On some, you can still find a cooling system that uses a motorized impeller. Sometimes a high temperature in the engine appears after refueling with gasoline with a very high octane rating. On the car VAZ 2101 engine power can be increased if you make some upgrades. This will be discussed below.
If the engine began to smoke, then most likelythere was a destruction of the glands on the valves. Or the guide bushes are completely worn out. Among the minor faults can be identified, for example, incorrect setting of the carburetor, it creates too rich a mixture. And the saddest failure is the destruction of the rings on the pistons. On the car VAZ 2101 engine was originally equipped with a classic contact ignition system. She is very picky, requires constant care, cleaning contacts, adjusting the gaps. Therefore, many motorists prefer to install a contactless ignition system. But what engine can I put on the VAZ 2101? The answer is one - any! It all depends on how “golden” your hands are.
Fortunately, you can improve the motor if you holdits modernization. Of course, you have to get rid of all the shortcomings that are described above. You will also need to acquire the necessary tools and materials, which entails some financial waste. It would be much easier to install the engine from nine or twelfth, they are more high-speed and powerful. And most importantly, they are ideal for mounting. Of course, it is possible to bore cylinders up to a diameter of 82 millimeters in order to subsequently install the pistons from the Niva car. But pay attention to the fact that the bottom of the pistons was flat. It is best to take these elements from the car VAZ 2112. Provided that the total stroke is 66 millimeters, the engine capacity will increase to 1.4 liters. Therefore, the power characteristic of the engine VAZ 2101 will improve much.
But pay attention to what yearengine your "penny". If before 74 years old, then this option with pistons "Niva" can roll. If later, you can install pistons with a maximum diameter of 79 millimeters. It is desirable to install the crankshaft from the newer model 2103, it is desirable to take the connecting rods from it. But note that you should not install short rods.
