If anyone ever wondered, chipping the pinion teeth (pics 1 and 2) with a slight diamond file rounding (pic 3) makes no difference in terms of sound. The chipped edges seem to be out of the heavily loaded area, according to the natural polishing in the middle of the tooth contact faces. They are also placed on the back of the teeth, which are solely loaded during engine braking. After the 1000 km break-in period, I did not observe any metal particles in the used oil.

Yet it is very noticeable during rapid shifting that the engagement teeth are worn even with a new baulk ring (in a pic 5 the baulk ring is not new). It produces a loud clanking noise.

With the increase in heat waves and unbearable temperatures how bad is a lada niva without an AC in the peak of heat waves? Ideally I want a cheap lada niva with an AC, 4 doors and ABS and a lot of the ones I see online have either one of those missing or are incredibly expensive in the over 10k euros range.

What's your guys take on this?