The most popular Soviet car in the 90s of the last century, 21099 (VAZ), and today enjoys the well-deserved attention of many motorists. It earned such attention due to its reliability and practicality, and the design of the 99th compares favorably with everything that came off the factory conveyors of the USSR at that time.
Halo of glory
The first car was released only in the fall of 1990 and continued the series of the VAZ 2108 - 09 family of cars, supplementing them with a full-fledged sedan.
This car, which appeared during the global upheavals in our country, has become a symbol of a new life that has replaced the usual measured way. Citizens of a large country were in a continuous struggle for elementary survival, so few could afford to buy a new 21099. VAZ of the latest model immediately became popular with domestic criminals. This model has firmly secured the glory of the "bandit" machine.
Reliable, unpretentious, with strict symmetrical body lines, this car has become a prominent representative of the transition era. Perhaps that is why this model is still popular today for those who need a reliable workhorse.
Maintenance and repair of VAZ 21099
This issue played an important role in the fact that the car continues to maintain its popularity today. There are cases when the car passed more than 500 thousand kilometers without repair work, and this is a vivid confirmation of the reliability of the VAZ 21099. Replacing consumables such as oil, antifreeze, brake fluid, rubber, brake pads or clutch did not cause negative emotions among the owners ...
The simple design allows many owners to repair the VAZ 21099 on their own, which significantly reduces the cost of maintaining the car.
Cost and availability of spare parts
The reliability of the car is an integral parameter and depends on the high-quality and durable elements that make up its composition. Today, there are several categories on the spare parts market that differ in cost. This indicator characterizes the spare part and its resource in the most obvious way. Cheap parts usually do not guarantee long and reliable operation. The average to high cost of car parts mostly meets the expectations of the owners.
At the same time, the highest price can be determined only by the manufacturer's brand, not exceeding the more affordable version of the product in quality. Today, the availability of spare parts for the VAZ 21099, which are to be replaced, always allows you to choose - there is no shortage yet.
Motor
The VAZ 21099 engine is a simple and reliable mechanism that can do its job for a long time. The owner is only required to carry out service in a timely manner, changing the oil and filters.
The base car was equipped with a 70 hp engine. and a volume of 1.5 liters. However, there were also small-scale modifications with a rotary engine, as well as with a less powerful engine with a volume of 1.3 liters. The most popular were models with fuel injection.
Implementation modern system injection made it possible to increase the engine power without any intervention in its design. The operation of the engine itself has become more stable - the injector is not as sensitive to various gasoline as the carburetor. Replacing the obsolete carburetor injection system with an injector, it was possible to increase the engine power by 11 hp, which significantly increased the dynamism of the car.
Body and suspension
The appearance and driving performance are identical to the base model of the series - VAZ 2109. The main difference is the presence of a full-fledged luggage compartment, which made the car 21099 (VAZ) a full-fledged sedan. The design feature has led to a decrease in noise in the cabin, which significantly increased the comfort for the driver and passengers. The useful volume of the trunk is not that great - only 400 cm 3, but it is quite sufficient for everyday use.
Weak spots
The car has, in addition to the traditional disadvantages inherited from the previous models of the series, and its own. The instability of engine idle speed can be considered as causing the greatest criticism of the owners.
The reason for this disadvantage is that the sensors of the VAZ 21099, despite their simplicity, regularly fail. The throttle position is monitored by a sensor, which is a simple potentiometer. From constant work, he regularly loses contact, and the operation of the engine ceases to be correct. There is only one way - replacing the defective element. Mighty drivers prudently carry a spare with them - such is the regularity of this problem.
Another headache can be the idle sensor. This manifests itself when the engine is started - without the accelerator pedal pressed, the engine will not start. Here you can get by with a simple cleaning of the contacts with the case - in most cases this is sufficient.
Another frequent breakdown that accompanies the owner of 21099 (VAZ) throughout the entire period of operation is the systematic burnout of the gasket on the exhaust manifold. This problem is common for vehicles with an exhaust system that is compliant with the Euro 2 standard.
Creativity of auto-craftsmen
Having become one of the favorite cars for residents of many post-Soviet countries, the car immediately received the main attribute of popularity - tuning.
VAZ 21099 has undergone improvements from its owners - all kinds of body linings, spoilers, diode brake lights, the integration of imported front seats and the dashboard along with the dashboard.
The simple and uncomplicated look of the car gave many owners the opportunity to show their creative imagination.
The popularity of 21099 (VAZ) has made all sorts of modifications and improvements to the components and assemblies of the 99th widespread. In the automotive markets today you can find all kinds of kits that allow you to quickly update the car. The most popular for folk art are modifications in the optical devices of the car, door handles and bumpers of the car. All these improvements are purely decorative and do not affect performance in any way.
Tuning VAZ 21099, which aims to improve technical characteristics, is a more complex intervention in the design of the car, so not all owners can do it with their own hands. With the advent of the injector, the craftsmen learned to reconfigure the ECU, changing the firmware in it for the possibility of more aggressive driving.
Replacing the standard suspension with a sporty version, with short-travel struts and shortened springs, allows for confident cornering at high speed. Such tuning 21099 (VAZ) slightly reduces the ground clearance, but opens up new opportunities in high-speed control.
Despite minor technical flaws, the VAZ 21099 has gained immense popularity among motorists as an unpretentious and reliable car. Despite everything, this model remains popular today.
Detroit has already forgotten about some 1998 Chrysler Le Baron. Maybe because he had more than a dozen modifications alone, about eight engines and three boxes. You will mention everyone here. Our situation is radically different, the industry that calls itself the automotive industry has supplied the residents of its country with four models of passenger cars, two of which belong to VAZ. Therefore, the market for used cars in our country is conditionally divided into three parts - foreign cars, eights-nines-tens and a very small percentage of other domestic cars.
Ninety-ninth - ultimate dream-90
Probably, somewhere in Uganda there is also a car icon, which was a pipe dream of every young man. And most likely, they also did not really dream of Mercedes and Buicks there. Our motorists were so tired of the same Zhiguli car over 40 years that 2108, and after it 2109, became real shrines, only more accessible than foreign cars from the pages of magazines. When 21099 came out, it was the quintessential front-wheel drive philosophy and an incredibly popular and coveted car.
Firstly, the front-wheel drive no longer seemed like something cosmic to the fearful car enthusiast, and secondly, it was a real sedan. Sedans are so fond of our audience and the temporary departure from the scene of bodies of this type upset many. Now 21099 shone in two guises at once - as the only domestic available front-wheel drive sedan, and as the only alternative to the Passat, Orion, Ascon and other stars of the European secondary market.
Video review of the VAZ 21099
The re-export cars VAZ 21099 were of particular value. In Europe, people said goodbye to them very willingly, the mileage was insignificant and most often cars with a mileage of no more than 60-70 thousand were brought. For European roads and their fuel, this is just a good break-in. The real treasure was the 99s from Finland, which were also collected there, and the model with giblets from the all-wheel drive Golf brought connoisseurs of nines to fainting... This is a very rare car, and it is much more difficult to meet it than the Golf Synchro itself.
Nevertheless, no matter what is screwed to 21099, it will remain a machine of the last century, which becomes obsolete every day, not only physically, but also morally. And it requires, like all elderly people, care and frequent repairs. The owners of the 99th are in a more advantageous position than the owners of the same Daewoo Lanos and the like. From the financial side. Let's look at the repair of a VAZ 21099 with our own hands from this point of view.
How much does it cost to repair a VAZ 21099
Somehow the hand does not rise to take 21099 to the service station in 2016, and, in general, she has nothing to do there. Those who paid for a used ninety-ninth from 40 to 200 thousand, all questions about its repair are able to solve independently. If this does not apply to complex body repair, straightening or extraction of load-bearing structures to eliminate the consequences of an accident. Here you cannot do without a slipway and restoration work can cost more than buying another body with documents. The cost-effectiveness of such a replacement must be weighed on the fact. In principle, any body work does not present any difficulties.
The prices for automotive bodywork sound especially joyful - the hood for the 99th with long fenders will cost about 4 thousand, while for the same hood from Lanos they ask for three times more. This piece of iron is cheaper than painting it. Roughly the same situation awaits us if there is a question of repairing or welding doors or thresholds. Their price is more than democratic, which prompts many people to experiment with visual tuning of the VAZ 21099.
On disassembly, you can find a full set of still living plumage for 10 thousand, so the profitability of welding can only be considered in relation to spars, subframes, underbody or wheel arches. If the whole thing is well boiled, treated with mastic and made soundproofing, then such a body will outlive more than one owner, and this is an absolute plus of the models of the eighth or ninth family.
Repair and fine-tuning of the engine 21099
The maintainability of old 21099 engines is explained by the simplicity of the design, the presence of all or almost all of the necessary spare parts and the minimum set of tools. Skills come already during the repair, so it's never too early to meddle in the ninety-ninth engine. It's hard to spoil something there. In stock, cars were equipped with engines of 1.5 and 1.3 liters, sometimes you can find 1.1-liter export versions, but they practically do not differ in design. The same as engines with injection and carburetor.
The very design of the injection injection system of the first generations is simple and unpretentious in maintenance. Any spare part can be found both in the factory version and third-party manufacturers. You only need to monitor the quality of spare parts. Experienced owners of nines recommend taking valve oil seals, crankshaft oil seals (front and rear) and camshaft oil seals, not domestic, but Italian. Their catalog numbers are checked in an elementary way, so in this case it is better to overpay than to re-disassemble the motor due to a suddenly leaking oil seal. It is also worthwhile to carefully approach the selection of the block head gasket. A poor-quality gasket can cause quite a lot of trouble.
In repair, the engine does not cause any particular problems, with the exception of some proprietary nine diseases. Carburetor, distributor, fuel pump in the carburetor power system. At first, the distributor could relax with its contactlessness those who were used to the classic ignition with contacts, but it soon became clear that the contactless distributor also has its drawbacks. You can often see oil drips inside the distributor. This is also a hello from suppliers of bad seals and oil seals. It is necessary to resolve this issue, otherwise everything will sprinkle with oil under the distributor cover, and then there can be no spark of speech.
The problem is small, replacing the oil seal takes no more than half an hour, but after that you need to set the ignition with a stroboscope. Also, sometimes the distributor cover gets out, as in all classic Zhiguli without exception, even though the ignition is contactless. The lid is simply sewn on, and the spark shoots to the ground. If you do not know that the cover may be the fault, you can start changing all the electronics, but to no avail. The root of all troubles is the cover. It is with her that you need to start searching for faults in the ignition system. The electrical equipment of front-wheel drive cars is quite reliable, and as for the generator, starter and relay, most often no one repairs them. In rare cases, they simply change the brushes in the generator, and the starter can spoil the mood or with the retractor relay, go with closed windings, which is extremely rare.
Repair of the suspension and transmission VAZ 21099
Suspension 21099 does not differ in sophistication of design. All the same struts, as on the nine, the same bushings and the same squeaks and knocks of the anti-roll bar. Nothing new, but also nothing complicated. Any malfunction of the front suspension is eliminated with your own hands, the main thing, again, is not to get on a low-quality silent block or support. At one time, ball joints of dubious quality simply flooded the market.
The transmission and suspension of the VAZ 21099 are similar to those in the "Nine"
They were literally enough for 7-8 thousand, after which they crumbled on the go. Then they disappeared as suddenly as they appeared. We found support, but the sediment remained. Therefore, it is better to overpay a little for a known good and high-quality ball than to put dubious experiments on your safety.
There were no special problems with the checkpoint either. The only thing that annoyed me was leaks. Constant oil leaks, and as a result of a drop in level, eternal toppings. Most often, it flowed from under the gear shift rod, where it is even more difficult to get than to the drive oil seals. Fortunately, it is not necessary to remove the packing box to replace the oil seal. Everything can be done by car, but you have to sweat. Another nuisance of all nine boxes was the second gear synchronizer, but if you do not accelerate to 3000 rpm in the first, and then switch to the second, then the synchronizer will last much longer. Nothing bad can be said about the checkpoint, the only thing that needs to be monitored is the oil level, despite all the leaks, otherwise the gears of the fifth gear can fail very quickly.
When buying a VAZ 21099 in the secondary market, you need to be prepared for the fact that you will immediately have to roll up your sleeves. This is not a machine that will let you relax. Depending on the condition, accuracy of the previous owner and equipment, the car is able to run more than one hundred kilometers, but for this, of course, you will need to make some effort. And they will certainly be rewarded with stable work and moderate consumption of your new-old 21099.
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Repair of the anti-roll bar on a VAZ 21099 car consists in disassembling it in order to replace the failed elements - racks, mounting brackets and rubber pads, as well as the bar itself. To carry out repair work, prepare a standard set of tools and do the following sequence of actions: First of all, the car must be driven onto a inspection pit, overpass or [...]
The main reason for replacing stretch marks is their mechanical damage, or to replace their mounting brackets, wear of the rubber bush. To remove the stretch marks of the front pillars on a VAZ 21099 car, you need to prepare a standard set of tools. Put the car on the parking brake and put wooden blocks under the rear wheels for safety, and then hang the front part of the body, setting it to [...]
The need to remove the front suspension arm on a VAZ 21099 car arises either for its complete replacement in case of serious mechanical damage, or for replacing the silent blocks. To carry out repair work, prepare a standard set of tools, it is advisable to raise the car itself on lifts, then do the following sequence of actions: First of all, it is necessary to disconnect the ball joint from the lever. We turn away [...]
Repair of the front struts on a VAZ 21099 car consists in their complete disassembly in order to replace the spring, repair the shock absorber if it is collapsible or replace it completely. To carry out repair work, you need to prepare a standard set of tools, you will also need a special puller to tighten the spring. If everything is present, do the following sequence of actions: Remove from [...]
A characteristic sign indicating to the driver that the ball joints are malfunctioning is the appearance of a dull knock on the side of the wheels, which is especially noticeable when driving on a bumpy road. Removal and subsequent replacement of ball joints on a VAZ 21099 car should be carried out only after a final check. To check the technical condition of the ball, we jack the car, after which, grasping the wheel with both hands, we start it [...]
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Legendary "nine"
The VAZ 21099 car is the most affordable front-wheel drive sedan in Russia today. Despite the fact that the model has not been produced for a long time, there are no fewer such cars on the road.
At the same time, having bought such a car, you almost immediately have to deal with repairs. After all, the youngest car of all the "ninety-ninths" is more than 10 years old today. So what kind of maintenance and repairs will you need immediately after purchase?
Engine diagnostics
After purchase, absolutely any VAZ 21099 car needs to be driven to a service for adjusting the valves. The valve assembly is the weak point of this machine, and if the motor is already many years old, then the adjustment should be done as often as possible. In addition, it is worth measuring the compression and listening to the engine at the same time. If the car does not accelerate well, the following malfunctions are possible: wear of the piston group, burned out valves, or problems with the fuel equipment. It is clear that with low compression or burnt-out valves, it will be necessary to overhaul either the entire motor or only the timing belt.
As for the fuel equipment, it is easiest for owners of injection versions. It's worth starting with computer diagnostics. Before going to the service, you need to find the VAZ diagnostic connector. It is usually located behind the panel, just below the glove box. But there are times when it is placed in another place, for example, in the area of the passenger mat. In some cases, there is no connector at all or it is cut off.
Carburetor VAZ 21099
In order not to go to the service in vain, you will have to arm yourself with the electrical circuit of the injection "nine" and carefully inspect all the wires. If the VAZ diagnostic connector is found, you can try to diagnose yourself by purchasing a cable and looking at the lessons on the Internet. But it's still better to go to a specialist.
Owners of carburetor versions may be faced with the fact that, due to wear, it will not be possible to adjust the fuel equipment at all. There is nothing you can do about it, you will have to change the carburetor completely. But it is better to spend money and purchase an injector conversion kit. In the future, this will allow not only to quickly carry out diagnostics through the VAZ 21099 connector, but also to spend less money on gasoline, it is easier to start the car in frost, etc.
Considering that engine repair for such a car is inexpensive, it makes sense to change the ignition immediately. Put in a new coil, good high-voltage wires, new candles. Replace the timing belt, fuel pump and other elements that often break. Having invested immediately in engine repairs, it will be possible to drive many kilometers without breakdowns.
What needs to be changed in the chassis
The chassis in the VAZ 21099 is even more important than the motor, since the safety of driving directly depends on it. If the previous owner did not perform proper maintenance, it is possible that a significant investment will be required to repair the chassis. If you hear wheel beats while driving, and the car shakes like an aspen leaf, you need to change the shock absorbers. If this is not done, then other malfunctions will appear very quickly. It is best to immediately install branded ones, which are guaranteed to last several years. It is worth inspecting the spring cups as well as the springs themselves. If they have already sat down badly, it is better to replace them with new ones.
Front suspension of the machine
In the suspension, it is necessary to inspect all levers and silent blocks. If there are cracks in the metal, then the part should be replaced immediately. Many drivers decide to completely replace the silent blocks, but it is still better to make a partial repair. It is not easy to find high-quality spare parts for a VAZ car today, so it is quite possible by mistake to buy "oak" silent blocks that will not damp vibration. If there are several such parts in the car, then this is normal, but if the suspension is fully equipped with "oak" rubber, you will have to change it again, and also without a quality guarantee.
It is better to change ball joints right away. To do this, you will need a special puller, through which you will need to press the CV joint. This unit must be inspected as often as possible, the anthers must be checked for integrity.
When checking and repairing the undercarriage, it is advisable to immediately inspect the steering and brakes. Although at first glance it seems as if 21099 cannot be repaired with your own hands, the car is surprisingly maintainable. Many owners of this car even do without a garage, carrying out all operations in their yard or in the parking lot.
Having repaired the chassis, it is necessary, if necessary, to repair the rims, as well as to make the wheel alignment.
When operating the VAZ 21099, the body vehicle is exposed to various negative factors, which necessitates repairing it at a service station or by hand. Bodywork includes a wide range of operations, including painting the car, restoring the geometry and repairing the body.
Technical condition assessment
Before repairing the body of a VAZ 21099, it is necessary to assess its technical condition and determine what body work needs to be done, whether it is advisable to carry out them from an economic point of view.
To do this, visually inspect the body surface for:
- dents;
- chips;
- scratches;
- peeling of the paint layer;
- the presence of rust (pay special attention to the sills, wheel arches and underbody).
The problem of any Togliatti-assembled car, including the VAZ 21099, is the poor quality of the metal, the low, insufficient level of anti-corrosion treatment of the main elements of the body structure.
In the event that the car has been in an accident, the geometry of the body is checked. It is impossible to do this with your own hands, you need a special stand, which is available only to specialized service stations, after which the factory geometry of the bearing elements is restored.
Then we decide on the budget. Body repair can be major or local, partial. For VAZ 21099, in the event of rust and peeling of the paint and varnish layer, a major overhaul of the body is recommended, because a local one is a temporary solution, a postponement of the sentence. It is better to invest once and do everything, including with your own hands, than to restore it gradually, which leads to a decrease in the performance of the car, the appearance of hidden defects and more significant financial costs as a result. After all, the build quality of domestic cars is extremely low, and an attempt to create a sedan on the basis of a station wagon was a very dubious design decision, which is confirmed by the practice of operating the VAZ 21099.
Body overhaul
Overhaul of the body involves a complete disassembly of the car. It is necessary to remove everything from the car, from the power plant to the interior trim, and drill out the contact welding places. This will allow you to detect hidden defects and carry out repairs in the most efficient and less costly manner.
When disassembling, take the "Operation manual for the VAZ 21099" as a basis. Damage can be varied, but most of all complaints are about:
- the bottom, especially the left side, the driver's seat, is often subject to particularly intense corrosion in Togliatti-assembled cars;
- trunk niches;
- rear side members;
- thresholds and threshold amplifiers;
- wheel arches (due to design features, pay close attention to the rear).
If the rust is deep, there are cracks in the structure, and parts are prone to corrosion, including through, and deep deformation, then a body overhaul will not do without welding. It is necessary to weld problem areas. In most cases, replacement parts are required. To do this, you can use a grinder, cut off places and structural elements that are prone to through corrosion. In some cases, you have to buy a new bottom or limit yourself to a trough without a tunnel, it’s cheaper.
It is advisable to restore the body geometry after the complete disassembly of the VAZ 21099, but in a conventional garage, it is impossible to do this with your own hands without special equipment.
After the end of dismantling and welding work, critical places must be carefully treated with an anti-corrosion compound and you can start painting.
Car painting
Repair of the body of cars assembled in Togliatti, including VAZ 21099, is not complete without restoring the paint layer. Car painting can be:
- complete (involves removing old varnish and paint, applying new ones);
- partial (the paint and varnish layer is restored only in places where chips, scratches or delamination appear).
The choice of the required tool is determined based on the total volume and specifics of the work.
Car painting can include various stages:
- grinding and cleaning (various abrasive materials are used, such as sandpaper or abrasive wheel);
- applying a primer followed by sanding;
- staining;
- applying varnish;
- polishing.
Painting a car, including a VAZ 21099, can be carried out either in your own garage with your own hands, or at a service station, in a special chamber. Everything directly depends on the budget for body repair.