replacing engine on 86 Mazda B2000

2000 MAZDA TRUCK

FIREDANCINGPHOENIX

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Hey there, I've got a 86 B2000 (2.0L engine) with 120K miles and a "wobbly" crankshaft (looks bent-- possibly a bad repair of timing belt from previous owner?) I'm guessing I need to replace the whole engine, but I hear the B2000's are notoriously bad engines, and also not easily switched with another model. Wondering if I need to find another 2.0L B2000 replacement engine, or could I fit a B2200, or for that matter, any other make or model of engine? I'm scouting for a decent salvage engine to replace mine, but I'm not sure WHICH engines would be acceptable replacements, or if I do need to find a B2000, specifically. Anyone know? Thanks! :?:

Aug 7, 2007 at 2:35 PM

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[quote:3bbeb624a1="FiredancingPhoenix"]Hey there, I've got a 86 B2000 (2.0L engine) with 120K miles and a "wobbly" crankshaft (looks bent-- possibly a bad repair of timing belt from previous owner?) I'm guessing I need to replace the whole engine, but I hear the B2000's are notoriously bad engines, and also not easily switched with another model. Wondering if I need to find another 2.0L B2000 replacement engine, or could I fit a B2200, or for that matter, any other make or model of engine? I'm scouting for a decent salvage engine to replace mine, but I'm not sure WHICH engines would be acceptable replacements, or if I do need to find a B2000, specifically. Anyone know? Thanks! :?:[/quote:3bbeb624a1]

A 2.2L will work

Aug 18, 2007 at 5:29 PM

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