UAZ-31622: description, specifications, owner reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:43

Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant is one of the most famous in Russia. It is UAZ that produces the famous "bobbies" and "loaves", famous for their simplicity and maintainability. But this is far from the entire range of the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant. In today's article, we will consider the transitional model of UAZ. This is UAZ-31622 Simbir. This car first appeared in 2000. This is an all-wheel drive SUV that replaced the old "goat" UAZ-469. The successor to the Simbir car was the Patriot, which is still in production today. In turn, the release of the UAZ-31622 SUV lasted until 2005. So what is this car? Photo UAZ-31622, specifications and reviews - later in the article.

Appearance

Let's start with the design of the SUV. Outwardly, this car was no longer as scary as the 469th. However, simple and sometimes ascetic forms are still visible in the design. Yes, the Ulyanovsk succeededto update the appearance, but even for the early 2000s, the design was already outdated. Approximately with the same forms in the mid-90s, Frontera A was produced. What the UAZ-31622 looks like, the reader can see in the photo in our article.

Front, the car received square glass headlights, a plastic bumper with integrated foglights and a compact grille. Among the features are plastic lining on the arches, designed to protect the body from dirt when driving off-road. UAZ-31622 also has a step that makes it easier to get into the cabin. Behind it is a classic SUV from the 90s: a large spare wheel on the fifth door, angular lights and a continuous bridge visible from below. Note that Mefro steel wheels were installed on the off-road vehicle as standard. UAZ-31622 could also be equipped with alloy wheels, but for an additional fee.

What are the disadvantages of the body? Like any other UAZ, Simbir is prone to corrosion. Time does not spare metal and rust appears on the car very quickly. These are thresholds, doors, bottom and wheel arches. The frame is also rusting. The wings on the UAZ "Simbir" 31622 are made of metal, and therefore also prone to corrosion. In order to somehow extend the life of the metal, the owners have to regularly perform anti-corrosion treatment of the bottom and other hidden places.

The quality of the painting is also poor. Enamel quickly burns out in the sun, bursts from small stones. Often you can meet UAZ, which was repainted several times. it's a forced measureotherwise the body will simply rot - say reviews.

Dimensions, ground clearance, weight

Total length of the car is 4.63 meters, width is 2.02, height is 1.95 meters. The wheelbase is 2760 mm. At the same time, the car has a high ground clearance. From the road to the lowest point of the SUV there is a 21-centimeter clearance. Along with all-wheel drive and large wheels, this gives the car a good cross. The SUV confidently crosses the snow dunes, mud and moves through the fords. Now about the mass. It should be noted that an empty car weighs about two tons. At the same time, he can take on board up to 800 kilograms of cargo.

Salon

Many people remember what the interior looked like on the 469th UAZ. Metal panel, ascetic pointers and uncomfortable fit. Now it's all in the past. Yes, "Simbir" is still far from the same "Frontera", but compared to the Soviet "goat" this is a significant progress. Inside, the car from the army was more transformed into a civilian one. There was a convenient smaller steering wheel, a European-style instrument panel and more or less comfortable fabric seats. On the passenger side there is a small glove compartment and the “handle of fear” known for a long time. There is quite a lot of space in the cabin. Between the driver and passenger there is a small storage box. However, do not forget that this is a UAZ - the design is very flimsy and does not work as expected. The same applies to the rest of the elements in the cabin. Seats creak quickly, plastic rattled even on new cars.

From the comfort here, only the stove, cigarette lighter andmusic. By the way, the stove, judging by the reviews, works very well. If we talk about ergonomics, "Simbir" does not deserve high marks. It's still a car that takes some getting used to. But it won’t take so long to get used to, because many “jambs” have indeed been eliminated. The pedal assembly is just right, all the buttons are at hand, the steering wheel has a much nicer grip than on the 469th. Progress is noticeable, but UAZ still has room to grow.

UAZ-31622 - specifications

Unfortunately, there is no wide choice of power plants here. Under the hood, only one single motor from ZMZ could be located. This is ZMZ 409.10, an injection four-cylinder power unit with a working volume of 2.7 liters. The engine develops a maximum power of 128 horsepower. Torque - 218 Nm, available at 2.5 thousand revolutions. The engine complies with the Euro-2 standard. The compression ratio of the power unit is 9, the stroke and piston diameter are 94 and 95.5 millimeters, respectively. Paired with this unit is a 5-speed manual gearbox. There is also a transfer box. The torque from the engine to the wheels goes through a driveline or shaft (UAZ 31622-2200010-10 is the factory part number of the mechanism).

Now about the dynamic characteristics. Earlier we noted that the SUV weighs about two tons. Along with such a weak engine and "brick" aerodynamics, UAZ cannot be called fast. The maximum speed of the car is 130 kilometers per hour. Acceleration to hundreds according to passport data is 21.5 seconds. At the same time, the car is simply brutalappetite - say reviews. Within the city, "Simbir" can easily eat 17 liters of fuel per hundred. In view of this, owners often install gas equipment. According to reviews, the UAZ-31622 has a minimum consumption only when driving on the highway, at a speed of no more than 80 kilometers per hour. In this situation, you can meet 11-12 liters.

Problems with ICE

The design of the engine is similar to the ZMZ-405, so the problems are the same here. First of all, it is worth noting the timing chain tensioners. The tensioner can suddenly jam, causing the chain to make noise. This destroys the shoe. In severe cases, the chain jumps one or more teeth and is also destroyed. However, when the circuit is broken, the valve does not bend.

The next problem is overheating of the internal combustion engine. It is important to regularly monitor the he alth of the thermostat and the cleanliness of the radiator. You should also control the level of antifreeze in the expansion tank. It tends to leak.

Often, owners are faced with such a phenomenon as maslozhor. This problem is relevant for many ZMZ motors. Practice shows that the reason often lies in the valve seals and oil scraper rings. Another problem is the labyrinth oil deflector with rubber tubes for the oil drain. If there is a gap between the plate of this labyrinth and the cover, the oil will certainly leave. The owners solve this problem in the following way: disassemble the cover and coat it with sealant.

At a run of more than 50 thousand kilometers, a strange knock appears in the engine. Usually owners sin on hydraulic lifters. However, if the knock does not go away after replacing them, the cause may be hidden in the connecting rod bearings, pistons and piston pins. Another problem is engine shaking. This error occurs quite often. Look at the coils and spark plugs. On older engines, a compression check will not be superfluous. You should also inspect the high voltage wires. If the engine stalls, the cause may be the idle speed control or the crankshaft position sensor.

Pendant

Let's take a closer look at the undercarriage. The front suspension on the UAZ is dependent and is presented in the form of the following elements:

• Hydraulic shock absorbers.
• Longitudinal bars.
• Tie-rod stabilizers.
• Cylinder springs.
• Ball pins.

There is a bridge at the back. As elastic elements - leaf springs. There are also two shock absorbers, but their design is somewhat different. Therefore, they are not interchangeable with the front ones.

How does Simbir behave on the move? The main disadvantages of an SUV are a lot of weight and a high center of gravity. These two factors directly affect the handling of the car. Maneuverability is clearly not the strong point of the Ulyanovsk SUV. The car skids at the very first attempts to change lanes sharply.

About suspension reliability

Unfortunately, the UAZ suspension is not reliable, although it has "military" roots. According to reviews, by 70 thousand you will have to sort outalmost the entire suspension, including replacing the driveline 31622-2200010-10. UAZ has not previously been distinguished by resource parts, but sometimes owners simply get bored with endless repairs.

What can fail in 40 thousand kilometers?

After analyzing the reviews, we can conclude that the purchase of UAZ always leads to unforeseen expenses. So, for such a short period of operation, the owners failed:

• Transfer case.
• Starter.
• Water pump.
• Shock absorbers (they are consumable here).
• Gimbal drive.
• Stove motor.
• Gearbox.
• Speedometer cable.
• Silentblocks.
• King.
• Clutch.
• Generator.
• Brake hoses.
• Front pipe and even piston group.

UAZ cost

Since the production of the SUV has long been discontinued, it can only be found in the secondary market. The cost of the car directly depends only on the condition, since the level of equipment and engines from the factory are the same for everyone. The cheapest copies are available at a price of 70 thousand rubles. Well, jeeps prepared for off-road can be bought for an impressive 300 thousand. On average, a more or less live sample can be taken for 150 thousand rubles.

Conclusion

So, we have considered what the UAZ-31622 "Simbir" is. As you can see, this machine is not without flaws. But still, this car will be more comfortable than the old 469th. AtIn this case, Simbir is cheaper than Patriot. In terms of cross-country ability, the car is practically not inferior to a military UAZ, and it is not very difficult to repair. However, it is worth preparing in advance for the fact that these repairs will be regular. Owners have repeatedly noted the poor quality of spare parts for UAZ.