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#328 of 747 by mtl3 Oct 01, 2000 (11:07 pm)
Yeah, to know 'em, is to love 'em.
#329 of 747 2001 B-series by tacoma_trd Oct 08, 2000 (9:00 pm)
I went to the the local Mazda dealer and saw the 2001 B-series. Very nice trucks!
#330 of 747 1993 B-Series oil pumps by kurt29 Oct 26, 2000 (7:37 pm)
I was looking for info on the oil pump for a 93 B2200. I suspect the oil pump is worn because of a growling noise coming from the engine when it is cold. I've got 46K miles and was wondering if this was about the time to replace the oil pump. If not, what else could be causing the growling noise?
#331 of 747 A big ol' bear!!! by mdaffron Oct 27, 2000 (3:06 pm)
Sorry, couldn't resist ... Meade
#332 of 747 1999 B3000 engine noise by nebula30 Oct 28, 2000 (10:52 am)
I have a '99 B3000 4 Dr with 13,000 miles on it. Recently I've noticed what sounds like the valves rattling.. normally only during acceleration in overdrive...seems to help with overdrive off. was real noticeable on a trip to the mountains. I have read these responses on Mazdas and think you guys refer to this as engine "pinging"....I have only been using reg unleaded at 87 Octane but will try 89 octane to see if it helps. I hope this will fix the problem...I had a 4 cyl '90 Ford Ranger that began doing that but only after 100,000+ miles. Gas prices in GA are over $1.50/gal for premium but may be worth it to fix the problem...anyone have any comment on the pinging/valve rattling ?
#333 of 747 nebula30 by xena1a Oct 29, 2000 (10:15 am)
Sorry to hear about the pinging with your B3000. The 3.0L Vulcan engines seem to be notorious for this problem. I had a '99 B3000 4X4 4-door and it started doing the same thing at the 4500mi mark. I ran 92 octane in it and it really helped reduce the pinging and it also smoothed out the engine roughness (less vibrations felt through the gas pedal). Yes, try the higher octane fuel. It should help. Unfortunately, now you've got higher fuel costs to contend with...
#334 of 747 97 B2300 Update by tone2tone Oct 29, 2000 (1:51 pm)
This is to update my previous posting (#266?). Around 70k the thermostat and radiator needed to be replaced. Unfortnately, I misplaced my folder with reciepts and the Ins Co that handled the Ext Warranty wouldn't cover. Finally, got the garages that did work to provide copies and Mazda dealer replaced the units. Two weeks later the Check Engine Light came on and the dealer said it was the Air Flow Meter which isn't covered under CA Emmissions (ends at 50k) nor the Ext Warranty. That cost $250 incld labor. I will be sending an "appropriate note" to the warranty company, the dealer, and the consumer advocates on our local channels. I've also found a paint blister or two on top of the cab. Still, if the problems are no more than what I've just described and I'm not going to get nickled and dime to death from here on out, then I'd have to say that I'm okay with the truck. Another 11 months and it's paid off.
#335 of 747 Purchase Recommendation by tone2tone Oct 29, 2000 (5:32 pm)
Based on my experiences with the 97' B2300 Ext Cab, I would recommend the Mazda pickups because they have a longer warranty and parts should be more readily available since they are essentially identical to the Ranger. I wouldn't recommend the in line four not because of reliability issues but because of lack of power. If you get the four then the five speed stick is a must. Shop for extended warranty coverage, don't buy from the dealer. Take the time to read the what is covered as well as have it fully explained. If I had to do it all over again, I would have opted for the 4.0L w/5 spd. I think that would be a heck of alot more fun to drive.
#336 of 747 Induction Kit by jkoly1 Oct 29, 2000 (5:42 pm)
What is the value of a K&N or KKM air box induction kit? A few folks on this forum have recommended this upgrade, and other than "sounding better" no performance improvements have been mentioned. Can someone enlighten me?
#337 of 747 jkoly1 by xena1a Oct 29, 2000 (7:44 pm)
When I owned my B3000, I had a KKM True Rev Induction Kit on it. I can't say that I saw any increase in MPG. But, I did notice a better throttle response when pressing the gas pedal. It seemed to help the 3.0L engine breath better. I also noticed a bit of a boost when the engine hit it's power band at about 3200 rpm. Personally, I liked it. It is a mild upgrade that you can notice...

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