Author: TheMazdaMitch

In this video, I tear down and inspect a used cylinder head to see if it’s worth rebuilding – and things didn’t go as planned. I break the head down completely, lap the valves, and take a close look at the camshaft and valvetrain components. Along the way, I uncover significant wear that could easily…

In this video I take some old rusty engine camshafts and bring them back to life using electrolysis rust removal. Instead of sanding or grinding away metal, this method removes rust using electricity and a simple solution. I walk through the setup, how the electrolysis process works, and show the results after the rust is…

In this video, I continue the Mazda B-Series engine rebuild by installing the oil pump, water pump, windage tray, oil pickup tube, and oil pan. This is the stage where everything gets sealed up, torqued to spec, and done right – because leaks and oil pressure problems start here if you rush it. I show…

We are moving right along on the bottom end of our 1986-1993 Mazda B-Series engine rebuild! In this video, we’re taking the freshly prepped block and installing the pistons, rings, and connecting rod bearings. This is where the engine really starts to take shape, but one wrong move can lead to broken rings or a…

Don’t gamble on your engine’s lifespan! In today’s video, we’re diving into the bottom end of the 1986-1993 Mazda B-Series engine. I’ll show you exactly how to install the crankshaft and, more importantly, how to use plastigauge to verify your main bearing oil clearances. [What You’ll Learn] Getting the clearances right is the difference between…

Today we’re taking the Mazda B2200 engine block from rough to ready. In this video I hone the cylinders, put a new crosshatch pattern on the walls, then deep-clean the entire block inside and out. After that, everything gets taped off and prepped for a fresh coat of paint to protect the block and make…

Today I’m blueprinting the Mazda B2200 engine to see exactly where every measurement, clearance, and component stands before the rebuild. In this video I go through:✔️ Cylinder bore measurements✔️ Taper & out-of-round checks✔️ Piston-to-wall clearance✔️ Crankshaft journals & bearing clearances✔️ Deck height and more This is one of the most important steps in building a…

In this video, I start the full teardown of the Mazda B-Series engine – pulling it apart piece by piece to see exactly what’s going on inside. Whether you’re rebuilding your own B2000/B2200 or just curious how these engines are put together, this teardown will show you everything in detail. What you’ll see in this…