Faults:

Cylinder head cracked at 100,000 miles.

Transmission broke at 180,000 miles.

General Comments:

The Mazda B2600 4x4 was one of my favorite vehicles. I used this truck for everything thing from date nights to wood hauling and off roading. It would go anywhere. It pulled several full size 4x4s out of mud bogs and snowy banks.

I had only 2 major break downs and both were at 100,000+ miles. I have no complaints.

The electrical system was ultra reliable. I had to replace one head light and that was it! All the other bulbs and electrical items were stock when I sold the truck at 180,000 miles.

Many times I towed trailers with more than double the rated towing capacity.

I would love to find another one with very low miles to have as my occasional driver when I need to haul something.

Faults:

Cannot get the carburetor to work properly, no matter what..

General Comments:

I like the truck. I just bought it locally from a farmer, he had the same problems and just quit messing with it, so I bought it for only 800.00.

The whole carburetor setup is a joke.. I would like any info on the quickest way to end this problem, the motor has only 80,000.

Thanks frank.

Faults:

No major problems since I did the diesel conversion; just a front cover oil leak and a power steering hose leak.

General Comments:

Bought pickup for $950.00 off Ebay with a bad 2600 engine. After looking it over, it looks like the previous owner ran her out of oil (balance shafts were scored). I replaced the timing chain and guides to check the condition of the engine. Once I fired her up I realized it was better to replace then rebuild, too many valve train and rod noises and injection had been replaced with an after market carb.

Found an 83' Mitsubishi Turbo diesel pickup locally for about $1000, pulled and rebuilt it. First generation Mazda 4x4 used Mitsubishi motors, my 2.3 diesel bolted right to the bell housing and motor mounts with no alterations needed. Other than a little rewiring, the swap went very smoothly. Now getting 25 to 30 mpg! Future plans are to add an extra tank, fuel solenoid and some plumbing work, so I can burn used vegetable oil. Can you say free fuel!!

I encourage anyone interested in a diesel powered Mazda to give this a try.

Thanks,

Dan