Loss of power

1986 MAZDA B2000
200,000 MILES
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JAYPLUMBING2
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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.
Dec 20, 2017 at 9:43 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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
Dec 20, 2017 at 8:10 PM
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