Category: Engine Information
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Mazda B2200 Oil Pump
Above is a larger image of the oil pump used in the B2200 (same as the 626, MX6, and Ford Probe using the F2 block). Here you can see that the front main oil seal fits into the front of the pump making it somewhat possible to replace without removing the pump. If someone were…
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F2 Engine Coolant Flow Diagram
1. Radiator2. Cooling Fan3. Water Pump4. Thermostat5. Coolant Reservoir Note: There are only 2 coolant passages from the head to the intake manifold. At first glance there appears to be 3. The hole farthest towards the front is for EGR and leads to the back of number 1 exhaust port. Specs: Pump Type: CentrifugalImpeller Material:…
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Engine Rebuild Tips
This post is written to provide basic tips on rebuilding the F2 engine used in the B2200 and other cars using this block. Most of these tips are universal for all engines. On this page I will also try to include major mistakes people commonly make while doing engine rebuilds especially mistakes that could prove…
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Torque Specs
Mazda Torque Specs for B2200 Motor Mounts 27-46 ft-lb Thermostat Housing 14-19 ft-lb Intake Manifold 14-19 ft-lb Alternator and Alternator Bracket 27-46 ft-lb Manual Fuel Pump 14-19 ft-lb Engine Hoist Brackets 14-22 ft-lb Timing Covers 61-87 inch-lb Timing Belt Tensioner 27-38 ft-lb Valve Cover or Cylinder Head Cover 26-35 inch-lb Front Housing Plate 14-19 ft-lb…
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Rebuilding your Mazda B2200 Engine
Machine Work For anybody wanting to have a rebuild that lasts a long time taking it to a good machine shop is a must. Sure if you want to wing it you can possibly just replace the bearings, rings, gaskets, etc. and just slap it back together but don’t expect it to last long. Since…
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Turbocharging Your Mazda B2200 or B2000 Pickup
Turbocharging is one of those bugs that seems like all import and Mazda drivers want to get. Fortunately the B2200 and B2000 have the option of using the turbo system off of an 88-91 MX6, 626, or Probe GT. Unfortunately only about 27% of the trucks out there are fuel injected which makes the modification…
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Why You Should Always Buy OEM Motor Mounts
There is that old saying “sometimes you get what you pay for” and for the most part it’s true. I was needing to replace my motor mounts and wanted to save some money. So I figured that all motor mounts are the same and that I would go with the cheapest. I went with the…