Mazda B-Series (B2200/B2500)

[azzkkr2600]

Niceness....ganda naman..

Game ako tuwing Sunday incase may EB..

the blue one has TSL SuperSwamper rubber. ganda nyan talaga. pogi na pang-offroad. yun wheels/tires mo maganda rin. 16 pajero fieldmaster rims and 225 tires? black na rin ba color ng b-series mo?

sunday ang best day for an EB i guess. guys, san magandang venue?

[pump_mann]

Dear pump_mann:

Welcome to our thread! Great to have you on board.

Sir, your suspicions are correct, the standard tires are 215 R/70 14 not 15. The bigger tire will cost you some acceleration and performance.

As to the sluggish performance, try to get the basics right first.

1) Replace the air filter, oil filter and fuel filter with every oil change. Clean the air filter every 1000 km (or less depending on conditions).

2) Change oil with a good oil, every 5000 km - any oil rated SAE 15W-40 and API CI or higher is a good oil.

3) Make sure you have no air leaks or water in the fuel lines.

4) Have a trusted calibration specialist clean out the filter on the injection pump (if you don't know how to do this yourself) and check the pump.

5) Make sure your valves are adjusted properly, your tires have the right pressure and your wheels are aligned.

6) As to the exhaust pipe size - is your engine turbo or non-turbo (like mine)? If non-turbo, 2.0 inches (ID) is enough, if turbo use 2.5 inches (ID).

A lot of people are too enthusiastic and oversize the exhaust system - this is worse for a gas vs a diesel engine, keep to those sizes and a good muffler - the 'turbo' muffler is a good design.

Too large and free-flowing an exhaust pipe and system will remove your low-end torque and kill your fuel economy - No Good for a work truck.

Balance is the keyword in exhaust systems.

If all of the above does not fix your hard starting replace your glow plugs.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Dusky Lim

thanks for the very informative reply!

every time i buy a 2nd hand car, even though the seller will tell me the vehicle just got an oil change, i always have all the fluids changed ang replace all the filters. i had the mistake of buying a Mobile1 mono grade oil, but next time ill but a semi-synthetic one.

i did have the fuel system bled, but i still have yet to have the injection pump checked by my suking tayer. ill have this done together with the valve adjustment on the next oil change.

its a B2200 NA, so i guess a 2 in pipe would do.

sir, regarding the pipes, when ill have them changed it is still ok to use the stock primary and secondary muff?

also, regarding the speed, with the 235/70/15 tires and current hard cold start problem, my top speed was only 90kph with my pedal to the metal, is this normal or should it be higher?

thanks!

[gerivic]

* gerivic

welcome dre..nga pala wala ka kaming sched ng next eb, but it will be a great pleasure na makasama ka.just leave your number here sa thread para macontact ka din ng ibang tropa..hehehe..

* binder

yun mags mo ab ay galing sa pajero?

Sir binder
This are my contact#
suncell #09228003931 & smart#09189125549

Gerivic

[azzkkr2600]

i guess most of us would like a Sunday for an EB. would it be this coming weekend, February 28 -- or March 07 or March 14?

GUYS? BUSY?



PS.
By the way, there will be a car show this Saturday 9am at The Fort in front of Ascend SuperClub parking lot. See you there!

[chinesecarebear]

* ronn

thankz for the info. kaso lang 2nd day ko na sa new work ko nun eh. sayang, ah teka sana may sunday yun car show sa the fort.

[azzkkr2600]

anyone interested in aluminum tire valve caps and cheap tire black? will be bringing some at the next eb.

[bborces]

*azzkkr2600: Ronn nice pics ng mga 4x4. Gusto ko ung blue. Ronn inaayos ko pa sched ko kaya d pa ako maka pag decide ng date ng EB. Hopefully inform kita asap.

*gerivic: Welcome bro. Ganda ng 4x4 crew cab B series mo. Hope you could join our next EB.

[azzkkr2600]

Anyone planning to have their B-Series rear drumbrakes converted to discs? I have asked several mechanics that rear disc conversion wouldn't have much change in stopping power. Is this true?

Would the rear disc brake assembly of the Pajero Fieldmaster fit our trucks? Sir bborces, any feedback from your friends?

[duskylim]

Anyone planning to have their B-Series rear drumbrakes converted to discs? I have asked several mechanics that rear disc conversion wouldn't have much change in stopping power. Is this true?

Would the rear disc brake assembly of the Pajero Fieldmaster fit our trucks? Sir bborces, any feedback from your friends?

Dear Ronn:

Sir, that really depends.

I have found in my own case (I still use an original set of rear brake shoes at 115,000 km) that your stopping power and linearity are really dependent upon the performance of your rear brakes.

After about 3-4 months (depending on where and how much you drive) I find that I have to have the rear brakes cleaned and adjusted - yes, there is an automatic adjuster and yes - it does work.

The original shoes produce a lot of brake dust (dangerous to breathe - its asbestos), and when the drum is full it actually causes the brakes to fade.

So it's necessary to dismantle the brake and clean out the dust and set the adjuster to just enough to allow slight freewheeling.

Then you will find that the pickup stops hard and true straight, without fishtailing.

Personally, i feel that replacing them with discs is expensive and unnecessary - remember its' a pick-up and carries heavy loads, and the original drums are very large do a good job.

I have overhauled the master cylinder several times and replaced the front pads about 5 times, but I haven't had to replace the rear drums yet!

That may be because the first 5 years I drove it with badly adjusted rear brakes, now that they are correctly adjusted, the braking is excellent.

Just my 2 cents.

Regards,

Dusky Lim

PS - Hindi pa sumasagot si Titoy.

[azzkkr2600]

thanks for the insight sir dusky! yes it's quite expensive * P10T for the surplus assembly without the brake pads! i just thought that it would increase power + a one-of-a-kind conversion.

i follow the periodic maintenance guide listed in my truck's manual though. i'm currently using RICO (Japan) rear brake shoes and BENDIX Metal King Plus pads in front. the pads will be replaced with EBC Ultimax brake pads before the summer ends.

the RICOs were installed 7 years ago and as per the last time i checked/cleaned/adjusted it, it was still half thick. should i now replace the rear shoes because the brake compound is too old? fyi, FMC in las pinas is now closed.. where can we buy original (Japan) Mazda parts? does mazford carry some origs?

anyone have their contact numbers? appreciate it.

[gerivic]

Sir bborces, I'm happy to join you guys on the next EB . This is my contact #09228003931. Just post the date or thru text so i could blocked my sked time every weekend. See you guys....

[azzkkr2600]

[SIZE=3]BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Sir DUSKYLIM![/SIZE]

pa-fuel additive ka naman dyan! hehe!

--from your b-series club peeps

[chinesecarebear]

whoa! BELATED sir dusky!

[azzkkr2600]

Just got word from sir Gerivic that RAPIDE has an oil change promo:
P1299-all in! -- 6 litres diesel engine mineral oil 15w-40 with AC DELCO oil filter... P2200-all in if semi synthetic. Good deal huh?

LTO reg now costs P2329.06; emission test P410; TPL P850.

RFID? suspended.

FYI.

[1/2man1/2amazin]

Ei guys! gud day! bago lang po. meron na bang nkapagtry ng lowered na b2200???
I have a B2200 w/ rf engine turbo intercooler, and I want it lowered....ty

[azzkkr2600]

Ei guys! gud day! bago lang po. meron na bang nkapagtry ng lowered na b2200???
I have a B2200 w/ rf engine turbo intercooler, and I want it lowered....ty

dc1 has a lowered B-series. kindly PM him for details. a friend of mine from lipa city also lowered his truck and the rear was C-notched.
here's a link: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2266861/2

if you don't mind, kindly post some pics of your truck here. you can also PM me your complete name and contact details. thanks!

a second B-Series EB will be held soon... hope to see you bro!

[gerivic]

Sir Azzkkr2600, thanks for posting the rapide oil change promo,hingi tayo ng discount sa kanila hehe. Sir re. spare parts like brake pads try calling Fordland tel.732-4539/448-7740 or try Fordmaster tel.742-7224/741-8960 & lastly sa Delta motors tel.911-0768-69. I hope this would help you in looking for orig or replacement brake pads... Magpapalit na din me by next month.

[gerivic]

Mga Sir, tanong ko lang baka may alam kayo mura bilihan ng gulong natin ? size is 235x75 r15 model A/T DUELER694 , s bridgestone fort.branch ako nagtanong kanina P6,221.70each. tapos meron din s 20th ave.cubao,brand new tires Kenda brand same size but H/T dueler naman P3,600 isa. Anu kaya ang matibay at sulit? Kindly give advises... Thanks in advance.

[azzkkr2600]

Mga Sir, tanong ko lang baka may alam kayo mura bilihan ng gulong natin ? size is 235x75 r15 model A/T DUELER694 , s bridgestone fort.branch ako nagtanong kanina P6,221.70each. tapos meron din s 20th ave.cubao,brand new tires Kenda brand same size but H/T dueler naman P3,600 isa. Anu kaya ang matibay at sulit? Kindly give advises... Thanks in advance.

between bridgestone and kenda, bridgestone na. but wait first, i'm still asking someone from this forum for information about general grabber A/T tires. cheap lang daw nabili e.

if you have the budget, go for the yokohama geolandar A/T tires. made in japan. got mine 3-4 years ago for P7500 each, size 31x10.5 MT+ tires. medium compound. it's worth it!

[azzkkr2600]

[SIZE=3]GENERAL GRABBER AT2[/SIZE]

Exception traction over all terrains. Aggressive self-cleaning tread pattern enhances off-road and wet traction capabilities.

Features:
5-row tread pattern with multiple traction edges
Extra-deep tread pattern
Highly-engineered acoustic tread pattern
Snowflake approved and studable design
Innovative tread design promotes uncompromising off road traction
Designed to increase tread life
Allows the aggressive tread pattern to remain quiet during road and highway driving
Meets the severe snow service requirements of the RMA and RAC