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Chard
06-30-2017, 02:34 PM
Hello Everyone,

I just purchased my first MM a 2003 300A (Still trying to figure that out) with 73k on the Odo..

I bought this car with the idea of a weekend Cruise/Bruiser project.. I've always been a fan of these big sedans and finally had a chance to buy one locally for a great price..

Current plans are to replace all the fluids and making sure the Engine and Trans are healthy. Seems previous owner was not keeping up to date with Maintenance or was excessive abusive and i have a strong feeling i have a Timing chain/Tensioner noise coming thru the engine bay..

I already got a JLT intake on the way will start looking into more suspensions and brake mods.. want to make sure it stops and handles great.
Ambitious1
06-30-2017, 02:42 PM
Welcome and Congratulations!!! Post some pics of your new ride when you have a moment!
gdsqdcr
06-30-2017, 02:55 PM
Welcome and Pics ...
Bigdogjim
06-30-2017, 05:10 PM
way to go. great cars. you will not be sorry.
Lowndex
06-30-2017, 05:45 PM
Welcome. Share pics of your awesome new ride.
VMARAUDER
06-30-2017, 06:41 PM
Welcome Chad...If you do have some issues there are plenty of excellent Marauder Minds to help, not mine though.
jsignorelli
06-30-2017, 07:52 PM
Welcome to the family.
Catfish
06-30-2017, 07:54 PM
Welcome to the site! Lots of great info here.
NorthShoreChiMM
06-30-2017, 08:05 PM
Welcome, had chain rattle on start up myself. Your chain tensioners might be worn out if you hear a rattling noise. Big dollars
FordNut
07-01-2017, 01:20 PM
Welcome. Usually with only 73k the timing chains and tensioners should be ok. Make sure and use the correct type oil filter, it's hard to beat the Motorcraft FL-820S.

300A is early production. About 1/2 way thru 2003 production they changed some features and options then designated it a 300B.
sparker_1982
07-01-2017, 06:23 PM
Mine has 115k and I use BG 5w20 and a napa platinum filter havent ahd a problem yet
sparker_1982
07-01-2017, 06:27 PM
When I bought mine at 94k miles I did a Transmission flush and filter kit, Differential Service which consists of Synthetic fluid and new gasket,Synthetic Brake fluid flush and Iridium spark plug replacement
TrilogyMarauder
01-26-2018, 06:29 PM
way to go. great cars. you will not be sorry.

Looks like he is.........https://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=105533
crownvic97
01-26-2018, 07:01 PM
Looks like he is.........https://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=105533

Well that escalated quickly.
sailsmen
01-26-2018, 09:54 PM
Hello and Good Bye.

BOLWS.
Chard
04-09-2018, 12:29 PM
i still have the car... I've just never had such a stubborn car and lost my patience with it. Current the right rear shock blew out so that also needs replacing. i dont know if to go with KYB or the NAAKE kit, but first top mounts are completely seized on the old set and need to get those off.
RubberCtyRauder
04-09-2018, 02:14 PM
i would search the naake kit, at least the front portion, alot of unhappy marauder buyers that took it off. The qa1 rear shock is fine though
Invective
04-09-2018, 02:27 PM
i would search the naake kit, at least the front portion, alot of unhappy marauder buyers that took it off. The qa1 rear shock is fine though

What does it cost to replace the factory air bags once they fail? Is there a thread on site? Read where the 'In-Tech' motors have a good rep. Had a neighbor at one time long ago who had a FWD Continental - one or more airbags went out and he replaced them with a coil spring setup as I remember. Was a great guy with a first class wife and family. Things started going downhill after he was arrested for discharging his handgun at people trying to break into the Continental during the early hours. Didn't hit them but did get their getaway car. Turned out to be acquaintances of his daughter's boyfriend. Pathetic.
RubberCtyRauder
04-09-2018, 02:33 PM
factory air springs are over $300 each as long as they are avail. Aftermarket sources Arnott, and Suncore are much cheaper.
Invective
04-09-2018, 02:47 PM
factory air springs are over $300 each as long as they are avail. Aftermarket sources Arnott, and Suncore are much cheaper.

Thanks for this.
Invective
04-09-2018, 02:50 PM
i still have the car... I've just never had such a stubborn car and lost my patience with it. Current the right rear shock blew out so that also needs replacing. i dont know if to go with KYB or the NAAKE kit, but first top mounts are completely seized on the old set and need to get those off.

What all is kaput with your car? I see references to a possible dead cylinder, timing chain noise and a collapsed rear air spring.....
Chard
04-10-2018, 07:42 AM
What all is kaput with your car? I see references to a possible dead cylinder, timing chain noise and a collapsed rear air spring.....

I dont know, but hey i wanted a project car right lol.