Loss of power

Tiny
JAYPLUMBING2
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  • 1986 MAZDA B2000
  • 200,000 MILES
This truck is overheating and has a significant loss of power. I changed the thermostat the radiator to flush the radiator and I also changed the gear fluid.
Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 AT 9:43 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 108,269 POSTS
Since there is a loss of power, I would first check to see if the catalytic converter is plugged. Next, check engine compression to make sure there is not a head gasket issue or normal wear. It has a lot of miles.

Here is a video showing how to check the converter:

https://www.google.com/search?

q=2carpros+how+to+check+a+catalytic+converter&rlz=1C1PRFB_enUS461US461&oq=2carpros+how+to+check+a+catal&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j69i59j69i64.7567j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=1

Here is a video for checking engine compression:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3j85hg0d-4
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Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 AT 8:10 PM

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