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Subject : camshaft bolt torque spec im need the torque spec for a 96 b2500 camshaft bolt plz james perth, wa, australia - Sat 17th July 2010 06:47am (GMT)

Subject : Crazy Temp Guage/Overflowing expansion bottle I have a 2003 Ranger, recently my temp guage has been acting crazy, then all of a sudden after a few seconds is normal again, also my coolant expansion bottle is holding a lot more coolant than what it should be and sometimes overflows, when checking the radiator level it sometimes is quite low, surely the radiator should be drawing the coolant back in from the expansion bottle?? Mike Birtwell Blackburn, Lancashire, UK - Tue 25th May 2010 08:52pm (GMT)

Subject : New Engine Eurojap HI i need to get a recon engine fitted to my b2500 I have had a good qoute from Eurojap in trafford park, has anyone heard anything about these guys? Adam manchester, Cheshire, UK - Tue 25th May 2010 05:51pm (GMT)

Subject : New Engine Eurojap HI i need to get a recon engine fitted to my b2500 I have had a good qoute from Eurojap in trafford park, has anyone heard anything about these guys? Adam manchester, Cheshire, UK - Tue 25th May 2010 05:51pm (GMT)

Subject : ford 05 ford ranger black smoke, cuts out, heater plug flashes, wont start, push prima pump then starts for a few minits. please help me with this. paul hourahine newport, wales, UK - Sat 27th February 2010 08:34pm (GMT)

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Subject : Re : 4x4 Spares/dismantlers of 4x4s website details sorry are thorntonbreakers.co.uk thanks thornton breakers UK - Mon 22nd February 2010 10:10am (GMT)

Subject : 2003 ranger I have a 2003 ranger 2.5 that misfires at idle and when you drive at low revs, the misfire stops when you drive at higher revs. I have had the injectors serviced and the filters changed but it has made no difference Anyone got any ideas ??? turl liverpool, merseyside, UK - Mon 08th February 2010 07:33pm (GMT)

Subject : i have a ford ranger 2004 i am looking for a repair manual is there any one who knows were i can get one from if so plz email me thanx chris - UK - Wed 27th January 2010 12:22pm (GMT)

Subject : Cold Starting B2500 Yr 2000 W reg 75k, had set glow plugs @ 60k & new battery last winter, cold starting problems now when does go large cloud black smoke, surly glow plug last more than 15k? AlanCobb Haywards Heath, WestSussex, UK - Fri 15th January 2010 01:27pm (GMT)

Subject : Re : Cold Starting You can check the glow plugs by taking them out and connecting to a 12v battery, if it glows red on the end its ok if not change it £7each Ebay William Cole Hants, UK - Sun 31st January 2010 10:25pm (GMT)

Subject : starting problems I have a 2002 ranger the will only start if the ignition is switched on/off 3 times the 4th time let the heater plug light go out count to 15 and it will start after cranking over for a while this has to be done if the eginine is hot or cold fitted new heater plugs and relay still the same anyone got any idears? Ross darlington, UK - Sat 14th November 2009 08:24pm (GMT)

Subject : throwout beaqring removal I am changing the clutch in my 2000 mazda B2500 and not seeing how to remove the throwout bearing, there is a ring when I push it down but no break so to separate to take off the bearing from the shaft. Any info can help ? James - u.s.a. - Mon 26th October 2009 09:07pm (GMT)

Subject : MAZDA B SERIES SHOP WORKSHOP MANUAL F2 G6 WL +TURBO 99. I have the opportunity to purchase this huge illustrated manual. But not alone! Because of the size it will take some time to scan, but I am willing to do it with help. If I can get enough contributors I will buy, scan it and make it available for download for all contributors. I know how difficult it is to get this info, it is not available anywhere, believe me I tried! Details below. B-SERIES COVERS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (VIN): JMZUN1...... JMZUN8....... MM6UNY0.. MM7UNY..... MM7UN2....... MM7UN3 THIS HUGE VOLUME INCLUDES THE BODY MEASUREMENT MANUAL & WIRING DIAGRAM MANUAL TO COVER EVERY PART OF THE VEHICLE IN MASSIVE DETAIL. ITS UPDATED TO FEBRUARY 1999 & COVERS ALL VARIANTS OF THE B SERIES SUPERB ENGLISH FACTORY MANUAL, HUGE 3.4Kg & 10cm THICK, FULLY ILLUSTRATED WITH THOUSANDS OF DIAGRAMS, EXPLODED VIEWS. EXCELENT DETAIL, COVERING ALL ASPECTS OF THE MAZDA B SERIES IN HUGE DETAIL, INCLUDING ALL WIRING & TECHNICAL INFORMATION & MUCH MUCH MORE!!!!!!!!! COMPLETE & COMPREHENSIVE SEVERAL HUNDRED PAGES, WHICH INCLUDES 1000's OF DETAILED STRIPDOWN DIAGRAMS & FULL WIRING DIAGRAMS++ ENGINES COVERD; G6 -- WL -- WL TURBO -&- F2 IT IS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE & AS UPDATED TO FEBRUARY 1999 ITS THE MOST UP TO DATE MANUAL AVAILABLE FOR THE B SERIES. skigb Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK - Sat 05th September 2009 12:36am (GMT)

Subject : Re : MAZDA B SERIES SHOP WORKSHOP MANUAL I realise this may be too late for you but just seen your post and would be interested in contributing if you managed to get it scanned - just drop me an email - cheers - paul Paul Wilding Hartlepool, UK - Mon 23rd August 2010 02:46pm (GMT)

Subject : Mazda B2599 2.5TD Losing Coolant 04 Plate, Ford Ranger 119k. Losing around a pint+ of water a day. No obvious leaks anywhere, followed coolant path. Tried coolant dye under UV lamp nothing. New radiator cap. Lumpy start at any time even when warm. Checked for moisture in oil and exhaust, all OK. Runs good. Totally confused?? skigb Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK - Sat 05th September 2009 12:16am (GMT)

Subject : Re : Mazda B2599 2.5TD Losing Coolant Sorry, meant B2500! skigb Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK - Sat 05th September 2009 12:18am (GMT)

Subject : fordrangerglowpluglight I have a ford ranger sometimes engine revs on it s own usually after driving it for about 5 to 10 minutes and occasionally at other times also glow plug light comes on when engine is cold after about 5 to 10 minutes but only flashes a few times then seems to go out when engine has warmed up can anyone enlighten me to why these two problems are occuring cheers rob preston. rob preston fareham, hants, UK - Fri 31st July 2009 10:52pm (GMT)

Subject : Mazda B2500 TD Starting problem like a misfire on engine and a lot of smoke cannot take my foot of the pedal otherwise it will die on me.But when warm up it's OK. Please help. Vernon Cape Town, ZA, RSA - Fri 19th June 2009 09:28am (GMT)

Subject : Re : Mazda B2500 TD I had a similart prob with my Ranger. It was 2 failed glow plugs. Note that the 2005 engine needs the very expensive £80 each ceramic plugs. Others will fit but do not function so you have the same problkem but you thought you had solved it! chris merseyside, UK - Wed 01st July 2009 02:57pm (GMT) Subject : Re : Mazda B2500 TD First of all replace all glow plugs,dont need expensive ones,they are only $25 each here.If that does not improve it much then take out injectors and have them serviced.I had exact same symptoms with one of these last week and it fixed it like new. Peter Mayer Auckland, New Zealand - Sun 16th August 2009 01:47am (GMT)

Subject : New Jap 4x4 event In case you have not heard yet 4th - 5th July 2009 Jap & Jeep Jam National Off-Road Jamboree Sibbertoft 4x4 Off-Road Centre Welford Road, Husbands Bosworth nr. Market Harborough, Leics LE16 9UJ Apart from Official's vehicles, not a Land Rover in sight! Tom Mc Bedworth, Warks, UK - Tue 21st April 2009 12:24pm (GMT)

Subject : Re : New Jap 4x4 event Opps - I forgot to include the contact details of the event. Jap & Jeep Jam www.japnjeepjam.com - 02476 731971 - 07968 216266 Ta! Tom Mc Bedworth, Warks, UK - Tue 21st April 2009 01:11pm (GMT)

Subject : Mazda B2500 hot start problem I have a problem starting hot. The engine is great when cold but after running for only 10 miles or so in warm weather the engine will refuse to start after stopping. There is also a problem at low revs when hot when pulling away with no response from the throttle at all. Any ideas? Thanks in advance Nat Victor faversham, kent, UK - Mon 13th April 2009 04:12pm (GMT)

Subject : servicing I own a 2002 ford ranger doublecab 2.4 td.Great vehicle although a bit juicey.Anybody tell me where I can get a service manual [not yankee as they dont seem to do diesel].Also are there any grease points that need attending to.thanks. jim truro, cornwall, UK - Wed 27th August 2008 10:34pm (GMT)

Subject : Gearbox Hi there, did you ever get a workshop manual for the Mazda/Ranger. If so could you please give me the link. I have had to replace my gearbox in my 2004 Ranger (66k miles only). I have installed a box from a 2008 model (Not thinking it would be different). Ford have changed the gearbox radically, so its been a struggle. All is in ok now but it won't disengage the front diff after being in 4WD. I need a wiring diagram to trace the wires from the Gearbox. There is an extra wire from the 2008 box thats not present on the 2004 box. Hope you can assist. Regards Martin Martin tarbert, Argyll, UK - Sun 02nd August 2009 10:54pm (GMT) Subject : Re : Gearbox I have a similar problem with a 2004 did you have any luck? is so can you help? regards graham Gadsby. Graham Gadsby Blockley, Glos, UK - Fri 14th August 2009 06:15pm (GMT) Subject : Re : Re : Gearbox Hi Graham, I have completed the Gearbox change on my 2004 Ranger. The main probs were the prop shafts. With the 2008 Gearbox being approx 3" longer and the connections being different we had to get 2008 Prop shafts then cut and weld using a combination of old and new. The new gearbox is going well, no knocking ect. The new props are also stronger The hope is that this new box will be much better than the old. Obviously Ford/Mazda have had probs with the older box, the newer one looks much stronger. Upsides are the car drives and pulls better. However the ratios are slightly different. The downside (Not sorted yet) is the speedo reads approx 15MPH too fast, also every 100 miles the dig clock reads approx 115. These are not show stoppers for me. This is caused by the sender module located on the gear box being different, and at the moment we cant see a way round this. If your box has broke, and your ok with welding or can get the main prop shaft machined then its actually and easy conversion. Parts needed were: (all from ebay) Gearbox £450 Full set of late mod prop shafts £150 Cross member and rubber mount £25.00 New oil £75 The box is very heavy we suspended ours through the gear lever aperture untill we could fix the bell housing. Hope this helps Regards Martin martin UK - Sat 26th September 2009 03:53pm (GMT)

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Subject : Mazda B2500 pinion Hi I have an 04 b2500 4x4 I need to replace the rear pinion seal but can't undo the nut any one know if there is any easy way or trick to undoing the rear pinion nut ? Thanks Rob Whangarei, northland, NEW ZEALAND - Sun 03rd August 2008 01:01am (GMT)

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Subject : crank tread does anyone know which way crank nut needs to go to undo is it left/right hand tread cheers brian ames portsmouth, hants, UK - Sat 29th March 2008 02:06pm (GMT)

Subject : crank pulley does anyone know where i can get one fromother than mazda brian ames portsmouth, hants, UK - Sat 22nd March 2008 08:50pm (GMT)

Subject : Flashing glow plug Hi, I've got a 2005 ford ranger/mazda b series with 24,000 miles which has just started throwing up the flashing glow plug symbol after travelling a couple of miles.Doesn't seem to affect the vehicle but can't find out what this could mean. Any ideas? Dean Gonnelly Wakefield, UK - Thu 31st January 2008 12:09pm (GMT)

Subject : Re : Flashing glow plug A had the same thing. Mazda expert said, the glowplug was not hot enough when starting the engine. Suggested to wait while the indicator lamp is on and to start the engine right after the indicator light goes out. He was right, a had waited several minutes before starting the engine. After some kilometers the indivator started flashing. Irritating, but harmless, he said. PingPanter Budapest, Hungary - Thu 20th March 2008 11:04pm (GMT) Subject : Re : Flashing glow plug flashing glow plug light is engine management warning. it means that the system has picked up a fault the only way to find out what is to read fault codes. mine was caused by switch on throttle peddle but yours could be any of many sensors its no good second guessing as five months and many trips back to dealer and other auto electricans dave earby, UK - Sat 22nd March 2008 11:19pm (GMT) Subject : Re : Flashing glow plug It is an error code from the control box about the egr valve sensors, probably?! Richard Whitton guisborough, Cleveland, United Kingdom - Fri 02nd January 2009 09:26pm (GMT) Subject : Re : Flashing glow plug had same problem,but with loss of power.changed fuel filter and blew out air filter,so far so good neilly c/town, argyll, UK - Fri 23rd January 2009 08:47pm (GMT) Subject : Re : Re : Flashing glow plug I had the same problem its takes 10 minutes to fix tool required 12mm spanner remove fuel filter lift without disconecting fuel line or electrics open white plastic valve at bottom about 4 turns do not remove pump primer button (black button on top) this removes water from trap into a cup keep priming until the cup is half full tighten valve reassemble job done. you can let your dealer do the job but you will have to take your bank manager with you lol leslie john miller upminster, essex, UK - Fri 13th March 2009 09:23am (GMT)

Subject : 4wd light always on - london, UK - Tue 18th September 2007 09:58pm (GMT)

Subject : Re : 4wd light always on Hi I have the same problem with the 4wd light always on. i have to manually sitch it off. Any suggestions? A. Motilal Marabella, TRINIDAD - Wed 02nd January 2008 08:02pm (GMT) Subject : Re : 4wd light always on 4wd light come on as you start but you can switch off and run from the switch but as you start it is on yasan badulla, sri lanka - Mon 15th February 2010 07:30pm (GMT)

Subject : James Moskow, Hungary - Wed 30th May 2007 04:59pm (GMT)

Subject : flashing glow plug indercater light hi i own a mazda b2500 03 model and the glow plug indercater light has just started to flash after about 10 miles i cant find any info why this is happenig has anyone got any ideas (i dont whant to go to the my mazda agent because they are to bloody expensiv!) thanks james guildford, u.k, UK - Sun 07th January 2007 06:55pm (GMT)

Subject : Re : flashing glow plug indercater light i also have the same problem any help plaese?????? chris ross UK - Fri 28th September 2007 06:19pm (GMT)

Subject : flashing glow plug indercater light hi i own a mazda b2500 03 model and the glow plug indercater light has just started to flash after about 10 miles i cant find any info why this is happenig has anyone got any ideas thanks james guildford, u.k, UK - Sun 07th January 2007 06:54pm (GMT)

Subject : Re : flashing glow plug indercater light Hi - have just got the same problem with the glowplug light flashing - what was the problem/cure ?? did you have to go to the dealer to have it sorted ?? cheers Steve steve jones merseyside, UK - Sun 18th February 2007 07:10am (GMT) Subject : Re : flashing glow plug indercater light egr sensor fault code? Richard Whitton - Cleveland, United Kingdom - Fri 02nd January 2009 09:28pm (GMT)

Subject : Hi all, can any point me to where i can purchase or download a repair workshop manual for a 2003 mazda B2500 2.5 litre diesel turbo engine. regards, Will. william fitzgerald - Ireland - Mon 06th November 2006 09:57am (GMT)

Subject : mazda B2500 skippy Need air filter for aussie B2500 crew cab 03 model Thanx 4 any help bud studley, warwickshire, UK - Sun 29th January 2006 09:16pm (GMT)

Subject : Noisy engine on startup Hi, Now the weather is a lot colder, my Mazda B2500 is making a sharp, "pinking"/rattling noise when I start her up from cold. The noise stops after a few minutes, and the pickup runs absolutely fine. Could one of my glow plugs have gone? Sarah York, N Yorks, UK - Tue 22nd November 2005 10:37am (GMT)

Subject : Re : Noisy engine on startup Doubtful its the glowplugs. I`d try looking elsewhere. Andrew Hughes UK - Wed 30th November 2005 03:23am (GMT)

Subject : Mazda B2500 I want to fit set of Fog lamps and spots but the Mazda Accessory list is short to say the least and the prices are astronomical !I know its a Ford Ranger in strange disguise But can anyone help with sourcing a good fitting service? John Hufton Doncaster, South Yorks, UK - Fri 08th October 2004 12:03pm (GMT)

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