maintaining a b8 engine

[WESeleventhirty]

hey guys!,
noob here, what are the regular checks we have to make in maintaining a b8 engine. and is the cost of maintainence high?.might be looking for one b8 fitted ride.ford and mazdas are kinda different from other cars.

 

[tonytony]

welcome abroad,

costs of maintenance will only get expensive when the parts u want are rare, certain B8 parts are kinda rare nowadays.
still, comparatively speaking, you won't be spending anything more than any other ordinary cars in the 1.8cc segment.
Don't worry, B8's are very tahan lasak engines.....concentrate more on the body work & braking system of the car when buying 2nd hand.

Happy motoring

 

[Zidane]

I've used a TX3 sampan before.

I've changed a few parts like hand brake cable, brake seals etc.... vendors have been confused and sent the wrong parts before. But parts are available. The engine does last.

But the hardest and the most HARDEST (and when i say this i really mean it) to find is a spare gearbox for 1.8. Cannot switch with a 1.6. This is the most priceless part in the car.

 

[b00n]

not to mention 1.8 gearbox is expensive......
for Lantis 1.8 gearbox cost around 1.8k sought after by lots of ppl

 

[tonytony]

yup yup....tx3 gearbox also very priceless nowadays. dats why i never never whack the car anymore...even when i see some young chiku with a hot babe beside tailing me behind. hahhahaha

 

[maskulinB8]

Bro, tx3 gearbox is better upgrade for B8 on BG chasiss..