How to replace piston rings without removing the engine?

When blue smoke comes out of the exhaust pipe of a car, fuel and oil consumption increases, this indicates wear of the piston group and replacement of its components. The article describes replacing the rings on a VAZ 2109 with your own hands, and also includes a video. [Hide]When is it time

VAZ ignition switch pinout

The ignition switch on all Lada models of the “classic” family, including the VAZ 2106, is completely similar in design. Therefore, the replacement procedure will be the same. To carry out the work of replacing the lock, we will need two screwdrivers: Thick crosses

Self-replacement of the VAZ camshaft sensor

Before we find out what it is to replace a VAZ camshaft position sensor, let us repeat what functions the camshaft itself performs? Camshaft sensor Purpose The components of the camshaft are elliptical

Engine decarbonization, what and how to do it

Decoking of the rings, that is, removing carbon deposits formed on the piston rings of the engine, is a preventive measure designed to maintain the good condition of the engine for a long time. Such a procedure will not breathe new life into a “dead” engine.

Engine piston - almost everything about it

The piston occupies a central place in the process of converting fuel energy into thermal and mechanical energy. Let's talk about engine pistons, what they are and how they work. What it is? A piston is a cylindrical part that reciprocates