Idle rough no power when step on gas

Tiny
CHRIS MINJARES
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  • 1991 MAZDA B2600
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 17,000 MILES
Starts up fine but idle is like it needs a tuneup, floods out and pops when I give it gas.
Monday, July 3rd, 2017 AT 5:10 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello and welcome to the site

It sounds like you have low compression or a blown head gasket.

Here are a couple of guides to get us started in the right direction.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

If you need a gauge you can rent one for free from the auto part store.

Please run some tests and get back to us we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken

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Wednesday, July 5th, 2017 AT 1:52 PM

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