Project DTR - 301,996 miles why not bring it back to life?

[8UWITH6]

So the blue car is hurt and I get a call from a friend with his original owner 2004 DTR Marauder with light flint, moonroof, heated seats, trunk spoiler and trunk organizer. Engine blew up. Do you want it? Yes, no, no, yes, maybe, yes. Crap now I have two projects. I serviced this car since it had 128k miles on it. Always garaged super clean. Did I need it? No. Did I want to save it of course. #963 of 980 DTR's and one of the last 100 Marauder's made. I finally got a heart for it and got it stabbed today. About 2 hours worth of work and I hope to drive it again. Mileage doesn't matter folks. Fix them don't kill them. Tired of seeing these car's parted out.

[MyBlackBeasts]

So the blue car is hurt and I get a call from a friend with his original owner 2004 DTR Marauder with light flint, moonroof, heated seats, trunk spoiler and trunk organizer. Engine blew up. Do you want it? Yes, no, no, yes, maybe, yes. Crap now I have two projects. I serviced this car since it had 128k miles on it. Always garaged super clean. Did I need it? No. Did I want to save it of course. #963 of 980 DTR's and one of the last 100 Marauder's made. I finally got a heart for it and got it stabbed today. About 2 hours worth of work and I hope to drive it again. Mileage doesn't matter folks. Fix them don't kill them. Tired of seeing these car's parted out.


Awesome!!! If the body's good, driveline is a piece of cake!

[8UWITH6]

Paint is nicer than blue ��

[justbob]

These are some damn easy engines to swap out aren’t they?


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[MyBlackBeasts]

These are some damn easy engines to swap out aren’t they?


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Yep and the transmissions and diffs are very simple and cheap rebuilds/repairs.


If body is good, fix the drivelive and keep on Maraudering!!! :burnout:

[8UWITH6]

These are some damn easy engines to swap out aren’t they?


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Yes lining up 4 converter holes blind and 2 alignment tabs on the block is fun.

[Turbov6Bryan]

With all this rain we have been getting, I'm surprised you were able to even work on it yesterday

Looks great man

[Invective]

This will be worth following since the car isn't a beater. I'd like to know the history and what can be expected that needs to be replaced at 300k miles. Maybe a funding page...I'd slip a few dollars towards any worthy project. Raffle it off afterwards.:)

[justbob]

Yes lining up 4 converter holes blind and 2 alignment tabs on the block is fun.



Converter? [emoji16]


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[Fastbob]

It will still be slow no matter what you do to it......

[1Marauder]

It will still be slow no mater what you do to it......

This made me laugh... Thanks

[Turbov6Bryan]

DTR driveway race... I think mine will edge him out just in aerodynamics
#4x4withnomotor

His and my DD with 183k

Sideways cell pic 😂

[8UWITH6]

This will be worth following since the car isn't a beater. I'd like to know the history and what can be expected that needs to be replaced at 300k miles. Maybe a funding page...I'd slip a few dollars towards any worthy project. Raffle it off afterwards.:)

This car is nicer than most despite the odometer. That is the exact reason why I am putting money into it. I could have parted it out and tripled my money. But instead I get to drive a rare Marauder and have a great story when people ask. 300K miles is impressive in itself, let alone it looking like a 30K mile car. Hope to fire the car Friday................

[8UWITH6]

DTR driveway race... I think mine will edge him out just in aerodynamics
#4x4withnomotor

His and my DD with 183k

Sideways cell pic 😂

No mo 4x4. Engine is in homie. Too soon to set up an appointment for window tint?! :)

[345HP87SSAC]

Awesome. I'd love to get a DTR!

[crownvic97]

Love seeing them being saved, good for you!

[Turbov6Bryan]

Awesome. I'd love to get a DTR!

Oh, oh just ask!

Your old marauder in florida almost made it to my garage, guy was selling it not too long ago. He put some miles on it.

We just couldnt come to a agreement on the deal.

[1Marauder]

Awesome. I'd love to get a DTR!

Me too!

Something about the DTR and the front chin spoiler looks so sweet! I am looking for a low low mile DTR. Lost the low Mile blue in Seattle to one of you Easties three weeks back.... :(

PS If it is still out here and you want to let it go.... PM me

[8UWITH6]

Almost got it done today despite the rain. The ultimate set back was a coolant leak at the oil filter adapter housing. It never fails. I cannot catch a break.

[8UWITH6]

And thanks for the pop up and your help Bryan. It is appreciated

[03MERCMARAUDER]

Almost got it done today despite the rain. The ultimate set back was a coolant leak at the oil filter adapter housing. It never fails. I cannot catch a break.

Pop up is a good idea never though to try that. My garage is occupied by my 04 cobra and a buddies 03 cobra so now room to work.

Joe

[Turbov6Bryan]

And thanks for the pop up and your help Bryan. It is appreciated

Hell yeah, i hate working in the rain. Bought that thing about 9 months ago and was the first time ive used that tent.

If we were about 15 years younger, that thing would have been running and driving that night!

Lets move 3 cars and put it on the lift to finish it, oh, order graphite gaskets for the flanges and 1 1/2 long 3/8x16 bolts and metal lock nuts,.. i might have a bunch in the nut and bolt bin, remind me to look.

Later buddy

[8UWITH6]

Long story short. Had an oiling issue in the driver's side head. Tore it apart in the car found a loose cam cradle causing a lack of oil pressure to the front 2 cylinders intake cams tap tap tap. Not my fault paid an engine builder to assemble a long block SMH. It is running. Had a temp issue due to me just being done with working on the car. Burped cooling system car is up and running.

I serviced this car 3 or 4 year's before I had a Marauder. I got the opportunity to buy it last winter with a blown engine. I knew I always wanted it but the timing was bad. I fought this car every step of the way but I drove it today and it felt good. Thank you to this community fir your help. Bryan, I was ready to fire sale this car I appreciate your help very much. 300k miles, brought back to life....................

[Comin' in Hot]

You have a problem, but luckily I know where you could buy a cheap silver birch that needs a little bodywork to complete your collection.

[8UWITH6]

You have a problem, but luckily I know where you could buy a cheap silver birch that needs a little bodywork to complete your collection.

Even better you need a DTR and I need another blue. 😆😆😆 hahaha

[crownvic97]

Congrats on getting it up and running!

[8UWITH6]

Congrats on getting it up and running!

Thanks!. Put 30 miles on it today no issues thus far. It is a slow process though because DTR.

[crownvic97]

Thanks!. Put 30 miles on it today no issues thus far. It is a slow process though because DTR.

I always thought a 30 mile trip in a DTR would take close to a week. :D

[8UWITH6]

I always thought a 30 mile trip in a DTR would take close to a week. :D

I know right!

[8UWITH6]

400 miles no issues, Tinted the windows, replaced pads and rotors, new bluetooth radio because why not. Love driving the car everyday even if it is a DTR :) :) :)

[crownvic97]

400 miles no issues, Tinted the windows, replaced pads and rotors, new bluetooth radio because why not. Love driving the car everyday even if it is a DTR :) :) :)

It’s a great feeling when you get over the first few miles where you find out if you totally screwed up or not!

Enjoy it!

[Joe Walsh]

Thanks!. Put 30 miles on it today no issues thus far. It is a slow process though because DTR.


I always thought a 30 mile trip in a DTR would take close to a week. :D

You can explain to your co-workers that is the reason why you are late to work everyday.

:D

(speaking of which....gotta go!)

[8UWITH6]

Long story short. Had an oiling issue in the driver's side head. Tore it apart in the car found a loose cam cradle causing a lack of oil pressure to the front 2 cylinders intake cams tap tap tap. Not my fault paid an engine builder to assemble a long block SMH. It is running. Had a temp issue due to me just being done with working on the car. Burped cooling system car is up and running.

I serviced this car 3 or 4 year's before I had a Marauder. I got the opportunity to buy it last winter with a blown engine. I knew I always wanted it but the timing was bad. I fought this car every step of the way but I drove it today and it felt good. Thank you to this community fir your help. Bryan, I was ready to fire sale this car I appreciate your help very much. 300k miles, brought back to life....................

And just when I thought I was out of the wood's on this car it takes out the thrust bearing with 900 miles on the rebuild. Welp, back to step one I guess. F to tha UCK THIS CAR, IT WILL NOT LET ME WIN. Consider it parked until I get motivated again or it might just catch on fire. Feeling defeated. :alone:

[IndyMerc]

Props! saving its a no brainer if you can.

[Joe Walsh]

If it is a flexplate issue, I have a non-SFI 8 bolt flexplate.
Never used it, as I wanted an SFI rated flexplate when I built my 5.0 big bore engine.
It's yours if you cover the shipping.
I'll shoot a picture of it tonight and post it if you want it.

[8UWITH6]

Ill let you all know what I find when I get it out of the car again. Thanks

[crownvic97]

That sucks man, but don’t give up!

[8UWITH6]

Update. 4 months later engine is still not done. Crank is trashed had to buy an Eagle replacement. Engine builder said the thrust bearing was trashed but couldn't tell me why. I showed him video's of converter to flex plate clearance. You would think that I would be a priority I guess not.

[Invective]

Update. 4 months later engine is still not done. Crank is trashed had to buy an Eagle replacement. Engine builder said the thrust bearing was trashed but couldn't tell me why. I showed him video's of converter to flex plate clearance. You would think that I would be a priority I guess not.

Pray tell that I won't need my motor rebuilt anytime soon. If so, I'll contact MartyO and ask him to recommend someone. Interesting thread, similar to Agent2006.

[8UWITH6]

Pray tell that I won't need my motor rebuilt anytime soon. If so, I'll contact MartyO and ask him to recommend someone. Interesting thread, similar to Agent2006.

It's been a nightmare.

[Agent2006]

Hey Neil: sometimes you gotta step away for a bit, before you go all JackNicholson/Shining...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDpipB4yehk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDpipB4yehk)

No way a thrust bearing should wipe out at 400 miles, hopefully the engine builder will step up. Or, get a Aviator motor to get her driving...

[Guittard22]

Photos - lots of Dtr's around as of late

[8UWITH6]

If you have seen one you have seen them all. :D

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

I had to step away for a while too as these cars can be a PITA. How did you know the thrust bearing went out, did the motor not start one day, or did the crank have play?

Mine makes a ticking, click, knock, from the bellhousing, I think loose flexplate bolts but not sure. Going to start getting back into it here soon.

[8UWITH6]

I had to step away for a while too as these cars can be a PITA. How did you know the thrust bearing went out, did the motor not start one day, or did the crank have play?

Mine makes a ticking, click, knock, from the bellhousing, I think loose flexplate bolts but not sure. Going to start getting back into it here soon.

Had to put a shim on the starter thought it was because of the 8 bolt crank and different flex plate. Started getting noises from transmission area behind block in front of converter. Noticed black belt dust on alternator. Finally took a pry bar the crank pulley clunk clunk. Oil was copper colored.

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Had to put a shim on the starter thought it was because of the 8 bolt crank and different flex plate. Started getting noises from transmission area behind block in front of converter. Noticed black belt dust on alternator. Finally took a pry bar the crank pulley clunk clunk. Oil was copper colored.

:eek:

What kind of noise down there?

Mine was chewing up the front accessory belt when I got it back. I re-aligned the eaton swap brackets and I think fixed the issue...but hearing this is concerning.

[Turbov6Bryan]

On Neil's engine the thrust bearing ate it self and allowed the crankshaft to go forward and backwards causing the belt to chew up. It was not a alignment issue with like an even swap would have. If you changed your engine oil in it was glittery then you know it's bearings