Chery Fora / Vortex Estina

Chery Fora debuted in 2006. Fora is the name of the version for the Russian market. The model was called the A5 at home. From 2007 to 2008, the car was produced in Kaliningrad, and from 2008 to 2014 in Taganrog, where it received the designation Vortex Estina. Cherie Fora was offered only in the sedan. The car looks very modern and attractive. The quality of finishing materials, albeit not the best, but an order of magnitude higher than that of compatriots of that time. The Chinese salon is quite spacious. The back sofa, although designed for three, but comfortably accommodates only two. The basic versions had good equipment: ABS with EBD, power steering, central lock, electric windows and air conditioning. Airbags and parking sensors required additional payment.

Engine

The used market is dominated by Chery Fora cars with two petrol engines: a 1.6-litre unit producing 119 hp and a 2.0-litre unit producing 129 hp. These ACTECO-family engines were developed jointly by Chery and the Austrian company AVL. They use a timing belt and hydraulic valve lifters. The range also includes 1.5- and 1.8-litre engines, but these are very rare. Unfortunately, poor component quality means ownership is not always trouble-free. Some owners have experienced timing-belt failure after a tensioner pulley seized, causing the valves to strike the pistons. If the damage is limited to bent valves, repairs cost around 25–30 thousand rubles. Some engines have required repairs after just 100,000 km because of broken connecting rods, damaged pistons, or wear to the crankshaft or its thrust washers. Repairs can also be complicated by the large number of poor-quality counterfeit parts. Cutting costs can lead to another engine repair. More commonly, a major overhaul becomes necessary after 250–300 thousand km. Many owners choose a used replacement engine instead. Some replace the 1.6-litre engine with a 2-litre unit, which requires no modifications; the original control unit also works with the larger engine. Running problems are common too, often caused by the crankcase ventilation valve or the evaporative-emissions purge valve.

Transmission

For Chery Fora, there is only one box – 5-speed mechanics. Owners often complain about the difficulty with changing gears. In the process of operation, you have to face a break in the cable of the gear selection mechanism, leakage of the drive glands and premature wear of the bearings.

Particular care should be taken when twisting the drain plug. If you overdo it, the box can burst.

The clutch serves more than 150-200 thousand km, but the squeezable hydraulic bearing can be surrendered after 100-150 thousand km. The cost of a new squeezed - 2000 rubles, and a full set of clutch - about 15 000 rubles.

Walking

The Fora has an independent suspension on both axles: the McPherson front and the multi-link circuit at the rear. You can't call a running comfort. On the waves, the body is rocked, and on small irregularities, information about the state of the roadway is transmitted in detail.

The suspension of Cherie Fore is similar in design to the Mitsubishi Lancer IX. They have interchangeable parts: levers, shock absorbers, springs.

The resource of the original Chinese suspension elements is low, especially on the front axle. So, Silent blocks, ball supports, shock absorbers and hub bearings wear out after 60-100 thousand km.

The power steering pump can make noise after 50-100 thousand km. It's all about bearings. The cost of the new pump is about 5 000 rubles. The steering rack often needs repair after 80-120 thousand km. There is a knock, or a leak of the upper osteoarthritis is detected. The remake is available for 2,000 rubles, and the new rack - for 10,000 rubles.

Closer to 100,000 km, brake hoses and tubes require attention. After 100,000 km on irregularities, due to wear of the guides, the front calipers can be knocked. And after 150,000 km, the rear calipers begin to peck. Often, the wear sensors of the pads fail.

SRUS dust can break after 60-100 thousand km. Soon, the SRUS themselves are out of action.

Typical problems and malfunctions

The first foci of corrosion can be found on the wheel arches, and sometimes inside the trunk. The latter contributes to the ingress of water through the leaky seals of taillights.

Chromium on the moldings of the doors and the handle of the checkpoint, as well as paint on the steering wheel, as a rule, was removed after 30-40 thousand km.

The generator can require attention after 150,000 km. You have to change bearings, voltage regulator relays or worn brush assembly (about 5 000 rubles).

Cooling problems are often caused by cracks in the air conditioner radiator or in the tubes. In addition, sometimes the resistor burns out in the climate control unit.

In the cold season, many owners note the low efficiency of the heating system. One of the reasons is the failed design. The other is the jamming of the air valve (about 2300 rubles).

Engine

• Then for repairs will require about 25-30 thousand rubles.
• Some, after 100,000 km, went to the service because of the rod break, the destruction of the piston, the wear of the crankshaft or its stubborn rings.
• Another problem was found in the recovery process – a large number of low-quality fakes.
• The main thing is not to save, otherwise the engine repair is inevitable.
• However, most often the need for capital arises after 250-300 thousand km.
• Many people prefer to buy a contract engine in case of problems.
• Fortunately, there is no need to redo anything for this.
• The engine supports can wear out after 70-120 thousand km, and the catalyst - after 150-200 thousand km.

Transmission

• In the process of operation, you have to face a break in the cable of the gear selection mechanism, leakage of the drive glands and premature wear of the bearings.
• Particular care should be taken when twisting the drain plug.

Walking

• The steering rack often needs repair after 80-120 thousand km.
• There is a knock, or a leak of the upper osteoarthritis is detected.
• After 100,000 km on irregularities, due to wear of the guides, the front calipers can be knocked.
• Often, the wear sensors of the pads fail.

Typical problems and malfunctions

• The first foci of corrosion can be found on the wheel arches, and sometimes inside the trunk.
• Cooling problems are often caused by cracks in the air conditioner radiator or tubes.

It didn't come as a surprise. For an attractive price tag, you have to pay with time, nerves and money.

• Engine: Then for repairs will require about 25-30 thousand rubles.
• Transmission: In the process of operation, you have to face a break in the cable of the gear selection mechanism, leakage of the drive glands and premature wear of the bearings.
• The steering rack often needs repair after 80-120 thousand km.
• Typical problems and malfunctions: The first corrosion foci can be found on the wheel arches, and sometimes inside the trunk.

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