The Fat Lady sings

[merc]

I have the keys to my new 2003 Marauder and it's back home with the family. After one agonizing month , I am on the road again.

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[sailsmen]

Glad to hear, we been thinking about you.

Can you please tell us what lead to the failure, anything we can do or should be aware of on our Marauders?

[TAF]

CONGRATS, merc!!!

Glad to here it all worked out...how was delivery the 2nd time?

[RF Overlord]

Yes, merc...details, please!

[merc]

To the best of my knowledge both cams (left and right side head) exhibited oil starvation. This is the reason why the cam chain broke in the first place. The service manager explained that he could see hot spots on the cam. Yes, I have a new 300B motor in a 300A vehicle, now that’s a first on this site. L/M (Ford) made some modifications to the motor that I am just learning about. The wiring harness is slightly different and some engine components have changed. I have the phone number to the Romeo engine plant were my motor is being shipped. Next week I hope to have better insight on the changes made to the Marauder motor and how many versions were produced. Once thing is for sure, Ford wanted this motor bad, real bad. I think I smell a recall in the wind, or it could be the beans I eat tonight.

[merc]

Originally posted by TAF
CONGRATS, merc!!!

Glad to here it all worked out...how was delivery the 2nd time?

The first test drive at the dealership was great and after the negotiations were done a permanent grin is pasted on my face while exiting the dealership. This time was slightly different. All I wanted to do is drive to the local bar and drown in a gallon of beer and call 911 after the party was over. Man oh man, it was like good sex after hearing the roar of 8 cylinders again. Don’t get me wrong, I like the sound of Pritt and Whitney lawn engines, but not coming out of my exhaust, thank you.

[gonzo50]

Originally posted by merc
To the best of my knowledge both cams (left and right side head) exhibited oil starvation. This is the reason why the cam chain broke in the first place. Once thing is for sure, Ford wanted this motor bad, real bad. I think I smell a recall in the wind,
If they do recall the 300A for this failure, then better now than never, and maybe we will get the MACH I engine or cam specs, I think its a fair trade. :D

[merc]

Originally posted by gonzo50
If they do recall the 300A for this failure, then better now than never, and maybe we will get the MACH I engine or cam specs, I think its a fair trade. :D

I don’t want to start a rumor about issues that are not founded in facts. I am very glad this arduous process worked out to my advantage. There are others on these boards that have suffered major life threatening accidents with their vehicles and are still dealing with financial ramification. I truly wish them the best of luck and Gods speed.

[merc]

I was doing some thinking. Mad 3R and I live about 20 miles apart and purchased our Marauder's within the same month, last year. We both experienced engine failures. The only 2 on record on this site, correct me if I am wrong. Now you ask, what is my point ?

[prchrman]

It's in the water maybe...

[Bigdogjim]

merc: Very very glad to hear your back in action there nothing like having your wheels back.
Very happy it worked out in your favor!

[merc]

Originally posted by prchrman
It's in the water maybe...

Maybe you are correct about the water theory. We both live near one of the most polluted water tributaries (The Potomac River) on the east coast. Public drinking water is processed from this river and consumed by many. I think Mad 3R would dispute the theory because if the water is dark and has a head , it’s called beer, not pollution.



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[drobin]

Merc, how many miles at the time of failure and what type oil had you been using? My 330A has 9200 miles and using Mobil 1, 5W-30 and no problems yet. What are the tell tale signs/noises that we might get prepared for????

Thanks,

Donald:confused:

[jgc61sr2002]

Congrats Merc yours is a success story.:beer:

[MAD-3R]

I don't drink water. Do you know what fish do in it? EECCHHHHH

As for common thread between Merc's Marauder Failure and Mine. Well, I would have to get into the Geo-Political Ramifiacations of a united Europe in conjunction with the realignment of metaphysical propertys in the Jovian system.

[merc]

Originally posted by drobin
Merc, how many miles at the time of failure and what type oil had you been using? My 330A has 9200 miles and using Mobil 1, 5W-30 and no problems yet. What are the tell tale signs/noises that we might get prepared for????

Thanks,

Donald:confused:

I had 10,478 miles on the car at the time of the incident. The only oil I used was supplied by the dealer on my 7 to 10 visits. I experienced no tell tale signs that would indicate a failure was imminent. I was informed that loosing cam rotation could cause a failure in seconds in this manner. This is not a common problem in ford vehicles, but there is a history of this problem. One dealer explains that he has had 2 cases like this one on Explorers with 5.4 liter engines. In each case the motors were replaced under warranty.

[merc]

Originally posted by MAD-3R
I don't drink water. Do you know what fish do in it? EECCHHHHH

As for common thread between Merc's Marauder Failure and Mine. Well, I would have to get into the Geo-Political Ramifiacations of a united Europe in conjunction with the realignment of metaphysical propertys in the Jovian system.

Since NASA seems to think the exploration of the Jovian system warrants some economical value. The European scientific community is openly verbal about the United States inability to share research data. So I guess you could consider this a form of Geo-Political bickering. Another common thread between our cars is that we received them back in the same week. Your turn !!!!!!

[RCSignals]

I'm interested in hearing about the different engines used in Marauders over the course of production.

[Dave Compson]

Merc, what is the build date for your first engine? I think we are very close? Any other info would be appreciated in reference to engine failures. Things to look out for.

[MAD-3R]

Since NASA seems to think the exploration of the Jovian system warrants some economical value. The European scientific community is openly verbal about the United States inability to share research data. So I guess you could consider this a form of Geo-Political bickering. Another common thread between our cars is that we received them back in the same week. Your turn !!!!!!

Not going to play.... you win. :lol: Didn't think anyone would run with that string of nonsence, but with this crowd, i should have guessed.. :)

[merc]

Originally posted by Dave Compson
Merc, what is the build date for your first engine? I think we are very close? Any other info would be appreciated in reference to engine failures. Things to look out for.

I don’t have a build date for my first engine. That motor is in transit to Ford for analysis. What I do have is a VIN number and I can ask my Service Manager to decipher the code.

Also a defect in the welding process was found concerning my catalytic converters. The upper passenger side cat needed to be replaced because a hole was found in the casing. The part is on order and another scheduled service appointment was made. This problem could cause a rejection on State emissions inspections.

I also found this article concerning front springs.

http://www.blueovalnews.com/2003/cars/cv.frontsprings.080703.htm

[RCSignals]

since that states "some Crown Victoria's and Grand Marquis" I suspect it doesn't apply to the Marauder or Police Interceptor, but I'm not positive

[merc]

Originally posted by ColePerformance
wow big words........are you edje-a-macated?

cole

Wow, I guess this is the Southern Florida version of edge-a-macated (edje-a-macated). Sí tengo una educación. Tan Sr. ColePerformance es este su primer attemp en el humor. Soy confundido, lo que era su pregunta con respecto a mi merodeador

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