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Lada 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600, Riva (1970-1991): repair manuals
A repair manual for your Lada 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600 or Riva (1970-1991)? Here are detailed shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Lada cars.
They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.
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Lada 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600 / Riva (Nova) 1200, 1300, 1500 | Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual
Autobooks repair manual for the Lada models:
- 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600 (VAZ 2101 + 2103 saloon and VAZ 2102 estate car)
- Riva (Nova) 1200 L, 1300 GL, 1500 GLS saloon (VAZ 2105).
Petrol engines:
- 1.2 L (1198 cc)
- 1.3 L (1294 cc)
- 1.5 L (1452 cc)
- 1.6 L (1568 cc).
Production years: 1974-1985.
This Autobooks Manual for the first two Lada generations provides comprehensive step-by-step instructions for work on the engine, fuel system, ignition and cooling.
Covers also the clutch, gearbox, rear axle, front and rear suspension, steering box, brakes, the electrical system and the body.
- Includes tables with detailed service data and torque specifications.
- Complete with wiring diagrams.
Product details
| Details: | 158 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos, drawings and exploded views |
| Publisher: | Autobooks / Brooklands Books (GB, 1985) |
| Series: | Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual (OWM 912) |
| ISBN: | 9781783181155 |
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Lada 1200, 1300, 1500 & 1600 (1974-1991) | Haynes Service and Repair Manual
Haynes Repair Manual covering the Lada 1200, 1300, 1500 and 1600 saloon, estate and Van (including Riva).
Petrol engines: 1198, 1294, 1452 and 1570 cc.
Production years: 1974-1991.
This Haynes manual for the Lada 1200, 1300, 1500 and 1600 describes service and repair of the petrol engines (timing gear, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals and radiator).
It also includes procedures for the heater, fuel system, exhaust, starting and charging system. Additionally, it describes work on the clutch, gearbox, driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering gear, body, interior, and electrical system.
- Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
- Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
- Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
- Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.
Product details
| Details: | 228 pages, 28.5 x 21.5 x 1.9 cm / 11.2 x 8.5 x 0.75 in, hardback |
| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Haynes Publishing (GB, 1988) |
| Series: | Haynes Service and Repair Manual (0413) |
| ISBN: | 9781850107569 |
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Lada 1200, 1300, 1500 et 1600 (1973-1987) | Revue Technique Automobile RTA 360
Revue Technique Automobile (RTA 360) repair manual covering the Lada 1200, 1300, 1500 and 1600.
Versions: 2101, 21011, 21013, 2102, 2103, 21043, 2105, 2106 and 2107.
Production years: 1973-1987.
This Revue Technique for the Lada 1200, 1300, 1500 and 1600 covers extensively service and repair of the petrol engines (including timing gear, cylinder head, lubrication, coolant pump and fuel system), clutch, transmission, driveshafts, steering system, suspension, wheel hubs, brakes, electric equipment and body.
Except adjustment data contains this manual also wiring diagrams, an integral owner's handbook for operation and maintenance additional chapter with tips and a checklist to prepare for the MOT test.
Product details
| Details: | 27 x 21 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | ETAI (F) |
| Series: | Revue Technique Automobile (RTA 360) |
| ISBN: | 9782726836033 |
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Lada 1200 Limousine, 1200 Combi und 1500 (1970-1986) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung
Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Lada models:
- 1200 saloon (VAZ 2101, 1970-1982)
- 1200 Combi (VAZ 2102, 1971-1986)
- 1500 saloon (VAZ 2103, 1972-1984).
Petrol engines:
- 1.2 L (1198 cc)
- 1.5 L (1452 cc).
![Pages of the book [0296] Lada 1200 und 1500 (1970-1986) (1)](../afb/details/PP20818.jpg)
This Bucheli repair manual for the Lada 1200 and 1500 provides detailed instructions for work on the petrol engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.
- Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
- Clear wiring diagrams.
- Reprint of the 3rd edition (1982).
Product details
| Details: | 112 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2016) |
| Series: | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (296) |
| ISBN: | 9783716813775 |
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Lada 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600 (1970-1983) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung
Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Lada 1200, 1300, 1500 and 1600.
Petrol engines:
- 1.2 L (1198 cc)
- 1.3 L (1294 cc)
- 1.5 L (1452 cc)
- 1.6 L (1569 cc).
Production years: 1970-1983.
![Pages of the book [0717] Lada 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600 (1970-1983) (1)](../afb/details/PP20819.jpg)
This Bucheli repair manual for the Lada 1200, 1300, 1500 and 1600 provides detailed instructions for work on the petrol engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.
- Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
- Clear wiring diagrams.
- Reprint of the 11st edition (1990).
Product details
| Details: | 135 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | numerous photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2016) |
| Series: | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (717) |
| ISBN: | 9783716816264 |
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Years: 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991