I recently blew a head gasket and used steel seal it fixed the problem but now it runs very sluggish and sounds like it’s missing I replaced the fuel pump and it still does it . It’s a 2001 ranger 3.0 any suggestions

 

Why did the head gasket blow?

Also, are you sure it was a blown head gasket? I had a cracked head and had to replace the head itself.

A compression test will do you a world of good here.

 

Pull out and clean the spark plugs
See what the tips tell you about each cylinders condition

Head gasket "fix" can foul spark plugs so have a look, its FREE

If a cylinder misfire then you lose 1/6th your power on a V6, 2 cylinders 1/3rd the power
And the 3.0l doesn't have alot of "extra" power to lose

Yes, a vacuum gauge test or compression test would be next step

Vacuum in the intake and/or compression = Power output

 

It blew because the water pump went out and my girlfriend drove it

 

Say no more. That’s why I try to keep my cars and trucks manual tranny. Do a compression test, replace the head gasket and possibly the head and obviously fix your cooling system and you’ll be fine.

Dont let let her drive anymore either, two cents.

Slainte!

Tim