What did you do to your car today?

[RoyLPita]

I changed the oil yesterday and gonna keep an eye on a possible leak at the oil filter housing gasket.

I put it on a lift and found out that the power steering pump is leaking out of the front seal. It is not bad but I am keeping an eye on it.

[LeoVampire]

Just got asked to go to the Bristol cruise night so preping the Marauder seeing she is coverd in bugs from the ride home last night.

[boatmangc]

Polished it with my Porter Cable using Sonus FX2 then Sonus Swirlbuster then Menzerna FP II then Sonus FX3, then put a coat of the new Zaino's All In One.
Next comes multiple layers of Z2 and Z5.
All for a picnic......:beer:

[guspech750]

I finally washed it today and made room in the garage for it. The Jeep stays outside now!!

[computertech]

added 60# injectors. Re-tuned for 3.73's. set shifts at 5750 & rev limit at 6200. dyno at 465 & 444#ft at 13 degrees timing. Goal is run hard, don't blow the motor.

That sounds sweet bud, I would love to go 3:73`s myself , great numbers ......... CONGRATULATIONS :burnout:

[Motorhead350]

My g/f and I both have never done it in a vehicle before... Might try that out tonight....

Is that enough room to run the train?

All I did was fill up the car, check the oil in the engine and blower today.

Sometime this week I gotta change the other exhaust cencors, shocks and springs... with help.

[PonyUP]

Showed it to the Hot Aerobics instructor that lives above...Chick Magnet!!!

[musclemerc]

Repaired my AC system. Now it's working and blowing coooold!

[justbob]

I used it as a car.:eek:
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/marauding4life/misc001-1.jpg
Then I gave it an oil change and seafoamed it. Took it out and FOGGED an entire busy intersection:D

[ReefBlueCoupe]

I'll include yesterday and today:

Yesterday:
-Replaced coolant and thermostat/o-ring with Motorcraft pieces
-Drive for 30 minutes, it was fine... went into town and had the dreaded hot temp gauge after cooling system service, so I burped the cooling system several times. All seems to be well on subsequent test drives.

Today:
-Spent two hours detailing interior. Toothbrushed the nooks and crannies, wiped everything with a damp towel, conditioned the seats with Lexol, vacuumed everything well, Armor All'd dash, console, door panels, cleaned interior windows.
-Topped off the rear end (barely needed any) because of leaking pinion seal that I will replace in the coming weeks
-Inspected belt, all hoses, replaced air filter, checked all fluid levels and tire pressures

Tomorrow:
-Wash and detail outside of car.

Most of this work is being done in prep for the Hot Rod Power Tour, the last 4 days of which I will be taking part in (from Bowlin Green, KY to Mobile, AL).

My car has 156k miles.

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk102/shaft311/2003%20Mercury%20Marauder/IMG_1860.jpg

[PurdueRifleman]

Gave it its weekly bath.

[bob6364]

I drove home from Carlisle,Pa and hit a Monsoon about 50 miles from home,had to have been an inch of standing water on the highway.

[massacre]

I did this in preparation for my 5.4 DOHC swap:

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/1985/heaterbox.jpg (http://img34.imageshack.us/i/heaterbox.jpg/)

[guspech750]

I got a car wash and it looked great!!!!..................... ....Then it F-ing rained later.

[MMarauder03]

I finished my exhaust and tinted my tails. And filled her with a lot of 93

[LeoVampire]

I drove home from Carlisle,Pa and hit a Monsoon about 50 miles from home,had to have been an inch of standing water on the highway.

Sounds like you made out better than we did! We spent almost 2 hours driving in the rain comming home on route 81 doing about 55 MPH. And rain off and on until we hit CT then it was smooth sailing the rest of the way in the sun.

[Pops]

Called and added one more thing I forgot to the work order on the Grand Marquis. The ignition box went out and the bottle is being installed. The new box is in now.

[Mr. Man]

Fired up the Stihl hedge trimmer and hacked the forsythia back and moved the MM two feet further to the right.

[LeoVampire]

Washed the dirty rain off of "The Mistress" today and preping her for this weekends cruise events.

Friday in Torrington, Saturday in Bristol and Sunday in Derby. :eek:

I have to show off the new and first Trophy I have gotten and brag about going to Carlisle to all the Ford guy's :lol:

[babbage]

Finally ordered (2) nice Ford Racing fender covers from Summit Racing. (duh!)

[Egon Spengler]

Stared at it thinking about selling it and how much I could get for it.

[breeze]

well not today but, the past couple days i up graded rear CA, Baer brakes, and bought some other parts :D

[ctrlraven]

Wash, vacuum and then drive it home.

[Peter]

Cleaned the interior.

Might have another Garage-mate!

[DTUB]

Dyno tune :):)

[Speed]

JBA Headers,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150456100218&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

@ Musclemerc I guess I'll be the first.

[musclemerc]

Those are the same one's I posted... Yes you will be the first. HaHaHa... PM me if you want a EGR adaptor and good luck with the install. ;)




JBA Headers,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150456100218&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

@ Musclemerc I guess I'll be the first.

[Speed]

JBA Headers,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150456100218&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

@ Musclemerc I guess I'll be the first.


JBA 3" H-pipe to go with those headers (http://www.jbaheaders.com/detail_mid_pipesV.asp?id=6625H ), next a pair of Magnaflow high-flow cats (94109).

A big and mighty shout out to Musclemerc for all your assistant.

[musclemerc]

Boy that thing is gonna move some air with 3" mid pipes and 3" high flows!
This is gonna be a must see project when it's completed

[visionmercury]

doing my tune up with the granatelli boots and autolite xp plugs and intake spacer ,mind you im online gaping my plugs and applying anti seize in bed right now and my wife thinks ive lost my mind :)

[DTUB]

BlackBox
:sweat::sweat:

[a_d_a_m]

BlackBox
:sweat::sweat: Goes on way easier with a buffer!!! :beer:

[DTUB]

Goes on way easier with a buffer!!! :beer:
Putting it on isn't to bad it's getting it off that sucks.. :mad:

[a_d_a_m]

I think it goes on/off pretty easy. If you want to talk turkey about it, send me a PM, maybe I can share some insight on it...

[ImpalaSlayer]

installed my audiophile headunit and the ups man brought me a set of 04 heads :D

[ctrlraven]

Gave the 4.10s and trak-lok a WOT punch test.

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/2975/0618101505.jpg

[fastblackmerc]

Swapped the 295 Hankooks on the rear from the stock rims to the widened rims.

[Ms. Denmark]

Took it out to the local Cruise Night and turned down some guy who wanted to buy it. Then defended it's honor when a 12 year old kid walked over and asked "What's so great about this car?" :mad2:Had to school that little ignoramus.:cool:

[PonyUP]

Got the leak in the Rear def fixed, and got an oil change. Oh and I schooled one of those little ignorant eclipse idiots :flamer:

[Krytin]

Took it out to the local Cruise Night and turned down some guy who wanted to buy it. Then defended it's honor when a 12 year old kid walked over and asked "What's so great about this car?" :mad2:Had to school that little ignoramus.:cool:

And now you know why W.C. Fields hatted little kids!!!!

[Ms. Denmark]

And now you know why W.C. Fields hatted little kids!!!!LOL Paul!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

[CBT]

Took it out to the local Cruise Night and turned down some guy who wanted to buy it. Then defended it's honor when a 12 year old kid walked over and asked "What's so great about this car?" :mad2:Had to school that little ignoramus.:cool:
Did you let him out of the trunk yet?

[Egon Spengler]

Took it out to the local Cruise Night and turned down some guy who wanted to buy it. Then defended it's honor when a 12 year old kid walked over and asked "What's so great about this car?" :mad2:Had to school that little ignoramus.:cool:
Car show I went to over the weekend went like this.

Girl: What is so great about this car?
Guy: I don't know. It is just a grand marquis that he put wheels on.:mad2:

But then I got plenty of compliments from others that were in the know!

[fastblackmerc]

Washing my MM today.

[Mr. Man]

Did you let him out of the trunk yet?
Oh crap!!! :eek: I thought we broke a shock on the way home. Forgot all about that punk in the trunk:rolleyes:

[babbage]

Orderd a custom oil catchcan!! Changed the oil with RP 5-20 last week.

Got some lucas power steering fluid + additives.

[fastblackmerc]

Replaced the temp spare with a full size MM wheel & tire.

[CWright]

Changed the oil. Both in car and S/C. Switched to Mobil 1 synthetic in car, 5w20. Just put a coat of wax on for possibly taking to Daytona next Thursday. Haven't decided if she'll make the trip or not. Either way the main fluids are ready to go along with a coat of wax.

[Egon Spengler]

I am going to neglect my car and work on the bike... After beating the s*** out of it going to and coming from work!

[babbage]

Replaced the temp spare with a full size MM wheel & tire.


Ouch - was that on your 3 hour trip?

[Mr. Man]

Prep for another cruise nite.

[musclemerc]

Hmmmm.... Custom oil catch can.... ;)


Orderd a custom oil catchcan!! Changed the oil with RP 5-20 last week.

Got some lucas power steering fluid + additives.

[fastblackmerc]

Drove to Charlotte, 150+ miles @ 65-80MPH.

Staying a the host hotel for Marauderville VIII.

[babbage]

Hmmmm.... Custom oil catch can.... ;)


Orderd a custom oil catchcan!! Changed the oil with RP 5-20 last week.

Got some lucas power steering fluid + additives.
heh-heh. can't wait to get it!

[boatmangc]

Changed pads and rotors, installed SS lines, put on my front and rear Addcos, changed my oil and filter, did complete brake fluid flush, installed my Pro Guard. Whew!
Used the new Napa Reactive One slotted rotors, Napa SD pads in front and Hawk street pads in rear, Amsoil Dot 3 fluid, Amsoil Terminator 5W20 Racing Oil and Amsoil Eo filter

[guspech750]

I drove it today just like everyday. Took it to the Lombard cruise night last night too.

[musclemerc]

Good job boatman,I'm tired by just reading it. Did you do a bumper sag fix with the proguard?


Changed pads and rotors, installed SS lines, put on my front and rear Addcos, changed my oil and filter, did complete brake fluid flush, installed my Pro Guard. Whew!
Used the new Napa Reactive One slotted rotors, Napa SD pads in front and Hawk street pads in rear, Amsoil Dot 3 fluid, Amsoil Terminator 5W20 Racing Oil and Amsoil Eo filter

[DTUB]

Swapped out my Flowmaster 40's for Dynomax Super Turbo's.

[CWright]

Put DUAL Aeroforce Gauges in the triple gauge pod. Awaiting the new boost gauge for the final touch.

[Mr. Man]

Looked at it through the window and thought to myself it needs another Marauder friend. Now to convince the wife.

[2,4shofast]

My Marauder got its final buffing for its new paint job and I added some Autometer NV gauges in replacement of the stockers :beer:

[MercOut]

Finally installing by HID fog lights...Hopefully done by thursday

[ctrlraven]

Drove it to work, gave it a good wash and wax, turned my over my right shoulder and looked at it a few feet away and will be driving it home later today.

[LANDY]

after work i fixed the drivers window that was sticking, tommorow i have to do the front and rear passenger side. had to unstick the motor and lube the tracks with silicone spray. this heat aint playing.

[freakstatus]

Just passed 100,000 kilometers on the weekend.:(

[guspech750]

I put down some twin black stripes in my works parking lot. It was a great stress reliever. It really was!!:burnout:

[musclemerc]

I installed Zack's badgeless grill. This thing is soooo sexy.

[Marauderman]

I would say but my friend 03mmmonroe would have to complete it--so lets just say I had a bit of fire and smoke from an earlier event --I am now hopefully back to normal---

[Horsepower]

Washed and waxed it...engine cleaned.... wheel locks installed...security alarm system installed.... armor all everything and filled the tank up ( a million dollars for the gas job)

[boatmangc]

Put in my new Pioneer Premier amp and 8" Pioneer Premier shallow sub. Thanks POPS!
Thought I could do that plus front calipers today :lol:
Gonna take days to tune the stereo now....

[fastblackmerc]

Over the past 2 weeks:

Installed backup camera for the Pioneer AVIC-D2

Installed the new DB Electrical 250amp alternator w/ 250 amp circuit breaker

Upgraded all the + & - cables under the hood to 4ga, w/ new battery terminals

Installed Meizer electric water pump & relay

Installed battery tender

Reinstalled the stock harmonic balancer

Flushed power steering

Changed oil & filter (Mobile One 0w-30 & Motorcraft filter)

Upgraded the bulbs in the oil pressure gauge & voltmeter to green LEDs.

More to come in the next few weeks.

[fastblackmerc]

I would say but my friend 03mmmonroe would have to complete it--so lets just say I had a bit of fire and smoke from an earlier event --I am now hopefully back to normal---

What kind of fire & smoke?

[fastblackmerc]

Ouch - was that on your 3 hour trip?

No, I had the rear tires put on the Weldcrfat widened wheels, so now I have 2 spare wheels. Since I have TCE's Wilwood brake upgrade in the front, the do-nut spare won't work in the front. My good buddy TAF gave me the OEM full size spare tie down hardware, the full size cover and a brand new front trie.

[fastblackmerc]

Interior vacuum & wipe down, exterior wash. Got a squeeky belt pulley--need to fix that,& ordered a new serpentine belt. Oh yeah, set all tire pressures including the full size spare. First time I've ever had the spare out and found its for the front.

You have an '03, all the tires are the same size, no?

'04's had bigger tires in the rear. You can still use a full size spare that is the same as the front in the rear, just have to turn off traction control.

[BUCKWHEAT]

Getting the lighter weight lower stall TC, having my 2004 4r75w beefed & installed, getting a new trans oil cooler & tuning to match it all. Then back to the track...

[Zack]

Ive been ripping gears in my Cobra :D

[Marauderman]

Got-her all cleaned up with Cargraft --the stuff you really want----Oh-BTW--Its the # 1 vendor for this years MV8--you folks gotta try this stuff-its creditable--wish I had pics to show--you--but need to get a new camera--for MV8---they say its gonna be the best ever---you coming???

[Marauderman]

Over the past 2 weeks:

Installed backup camera for the Pioneer AVIC-D2

Installed the new DB Electrical 250amp alternator w/ 250 amp circuit breaker

Upgraded all the + & - cables under the hood to 4ga, w/ new battery terminals

Installed Meizer electric water pump & relay

Installed battery tender

Reinstalled the stock harmonic balancer

Flushed power steering

Changed oil & filter (Mobile One 0w-30 & Motorcraft filter)

Upgraded the bulbs in the oil pressure gauge & voltmeter to green LEDs.

More to come in the next few weeks.

....at which point are you gonna come to me and say--lets trade........:lol:

[a_d_a_m]

Enjoyed my recent J-mod by ripping it up on the backroads.

[boatmangc]

Put on my new front calipers, then took it out and broke in the new pads.
Put the new amp through it's paces. I love the smell of frying circuit boards! Or is that my eardrums?

[babbage]

Installed my hand ported and polished ceramic coated upper. Cleaned lower with a whole can of Tbody cleaner.. Did an Oil change used M1 0w-20 and FL820s.

[fastblackmerc]

Pictures of the electrical upgrades under my hood.

This is the new 250amp alternator from DB Electrical.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/250%20Amp%20Alternator/DSCN0775.jpg

The same installed

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/250%20Amp%20Alternator/DSCN1138.jpg

[fastblackmerc]

Battery minder installed

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/250%20Amp%20Alternator/DSCN1139.jpg

[fastblackmerc]

250amp circuit breaker for the new alternator and the relay for the Meizer electric water pump

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/250%20Amp%20Alternator/DSCN1137.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/250%20Amp%20Alternator/DSCN1135.jpg

[fastblackmerc]

The rest of the 4ga wiring upgrade

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/250%20Amp%20Alternator/DSCN1136.jpg

[babbage]

Damn Jim, It's looks great. You can detail my engine anytime. :D


Last pic of the 4ga ground, where is the other end?

[fastblackmerc]

Damn Jim, It's looks great. You can detail my engine anytime. :D


Last pic of the 4ga ground, where is the other end?


I don't charge much.... :D:

You can see it on the firewall.

[tbone]

What kind of camera do you have? Awesome clarity.

[fastblackmerc]

Nikon Coolpix L18

[computertech]

Looks great fastblackmerc !:beer:
What kind of voltage does there alternator give you @ idle ?

Just curious......Bill :burnout:

[RoyLPita]

Did this within the last 3 weeks:
8/6 accidently went off roading after my rear tires hydroplaned me into a grassy and muddy area of the onramp.
8/14 washed the MM and installed new rear 295/45-18 Hankooks (got over 35k from the last pair-thanx Red)
8/17 reindexed both rear tires then warrantied 1 for excessive roadforce. Roadforced new tire to match the other. Added nitro.
8/18 balanced both front tires. Left one needed more stick-on weights.
8/28 installed 8 new SP-433 Motorcraft spark plugs after 82196 miles. Also wired up my aux under dash power point (from a CV or Town Car) and reorganized my junk in the center console.

[fastblackmerc]

Looks great fastblackmerc !:beer:
What kind of voltage does there alternator give you @ idle ?

Just curious......Bill :burnout:


The same voltage as stock, around 14.2 - 14.6 volts. It does put out 250 amps. :eek:

[guspech750]

I had it washed and then I had the pleasure of dusting it off after the wind blew alot of dust and crap from my neighbor mowing his grass. Thats was a good time that I would recommend to everyone..

[computertech]

Took my shiney clean Birch to Maine from New York......

Went out for a killer dinner with the wife for our anniversary...

Came out to the parking lot to find sea gull had blasted the car bad ! :mad2:

Immediatly (12am) found an all night car wash and had her cleaned up in no time:)

Today is up the coast for some more head turning , like 4 times already i`ve been asked " hey what kind of car is that"

enjoy everyone ! :burnout:

[boatmangc]

Installed 97 Mark VIII charcoal black headrests.
Much better, they rotate as well as go up and down so I can get away from the "neck forward" position my chiropractor is always hollering about.
Road trip today, if they work out I will have them redone with white stitching.

[RoyLPita]

I replaced my driver door lock actuator and the key lock.

[computertech]

Washed and wiped down my Silver Birch,then drove it around and loved every minute of it !!:)

I hope everyone is having a great Labor Day Weekend

:burnout:

[justbob]

Finally cleaned the contacts on the driver window switch, replaced the blower motor just to find out it was the controller, changed the oil, and took her for a drive.

[ImpalaSlayer]

changed the alt because i thought it was the culprit to my squeek, no dice. oh and got another ticket FML

[LANDY]

took it to the gas station and gave it a couple of WOT runs.

[Jeronimojc]

Drove the new member of the family (black mm) to Mount Hood with the wife and the kids. Took a couple of pictures up there. Had a blast. Didn't really have a chance to punch it but got wife to let out an "oh my gosh" and the girls to cheer for speed in the back. :coolman:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22 467&stc=1&d=1283663266

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22 468&stc=1&d=1283663294

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22 466&stc=1&d=1283662035

[BUCKWHEAT]

My '04 tranny went in to replace the tired 03. Pick car up this week after tune & dyno. Details to follow.

[Bluerauder]

Wash, wax, polish and an engine detail trying to get ready for MV8.

[breeze]

finally put on my d/s rotors. rear control arms next.

[Blackened300a]

Within the last week I...

Flushed the tranny fluid
Detailed for 8 hours
Topped off the coolant
Checked all fluids
Prayed to the Mercury God that this will be a uneventful drive to NC.

[Ms. Denmark]

Took it for a spin down to Maryland.

[tbone]

Cleaned the drivers door window switches. Disabled the stupid window cutoff switch. Took apart the BCM only to find the plug was loose from previous replacement.

[JOEMERC]

Drove it to work then home ,wiped down wheels tail pipe tips always keep those clean.

[babbage]

Drop pan, clean pan, new filter, 6.5 quarts of Mercon V

[boatmangc]

Showed my father in law what passing gear is supposed to feel like.
Response; WOW!! That was something!

[LANDY]

Took out the blower, sent it to vortech.
Took out intercooler for a darker coat .

[ImpalaSlayer]

fixed a stupid squeak that was driving me nuts

[ntd]

Pulled the trans disassembled and refreshed, installing the 3500 rpm stall torque converter. Will be done just in time for the rain to start Saturday so no road test :rolleyes:.

[ctrlraven]

Got my exhaust quote done.

[Windsor58]

Took off my snow tires/wheels and put the summer rubber back on it...

[Jeronimojc]

Installed stainless steel bumper inserts. They look absolutely awesome. Tried taking a picture but the picture doesn't do justice.

[RoyLPita]

I'm gonna try to fix my driver lumbar.

[RoyLPita]

I'm gonna try to fix my driver lumbar.

Done!!!!!!

[tremblay]

washed the car...wow, was it ever dirty...damn construction

[SlkMerc]

Installed MuscleMerc's catch can. Heard a popping sound after I returned from a short cruise. Came to see what looks like the AC draining (clear cool water) but it's dripping from the insulator near the Cat onto the pipes. Never noticed that before, is there a drain hose that might have popped off?

[fastblackmerc]

Installed MuscleMerc's catch can. Heard a popping sound after I returned from a short cruise. Came to see what looks like the AC draining (clear cool water) but it's dripping from the insulator near the Cat onto the pipes. Never noticed that before, is there a drain hose that might have popped off?

Nope..... all marauders do that.

[tbone]

Painted the coil/plug covers.
Glued the passenger door handle.
Took off the 3rd brake light to clean it and the glass.
Took off the top dash panel to clean it.
Conditioned the leather. Armour All'd the interior.
Washed and detailed.

Busy day!

[justbob]

Actually washed it for once! LOL Still shiny, who knew?

[Jeronimojc]

Drained the old engine coolant. Used a 3/8" clearhose to direct the fluid to a container. The drain **** design doesn't work too well though. I found it leaks when you open it and it doesn't allow good flow if it is not opened all the way.

Flushed the radiator with water. Closed the drain ****. Added a rust removal products to the system. This wasn't really needed but I want the car to last forever). Ran the engine for about 20 minutes with the produce in it (per manufacturer recommendations). Drained the product, filled the radiator with water, ran the engine for about 15 minutes. Drained the water. Closed the drain **** one last time and applied new antifreeze coolant at about a 60% ratio with distilled water.

Took the car for a drive afterwards. Checked the level of antifreeze coolant and it was low (this was expected). Will top it off in a little while.

This took a while considering I was waiting for the engine to cool off in between.

[Peter]

Changed the front rotor and pads with new Ford parts. Was disappointed that the OEM parts are made in China.

[2,4shofast]

Installed a 250amp alternator from DB Electrical, I almost wish it was more difficult so I had an excuse to stay in the garage longer :cool:

[fastblackmerc]

Changed the front rotor and pads with new Ford parts. Was disappointed that the OEM parts are made in China.

What isn't made in China?

[fastblackmerc]

Installed a 250amp alternator from DB Electrical, I almost wish it was more difficult so I had an excuse to stay in the garage longer :cool:

Did you install a fuse or circuit breaker?

[guspech750]

I have not driven my car for two weeks now. My wife is driving it as I am stuck with our Jeep. :(

[Go2GuyFL]

Drove mine to Marauderville VIII (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=65862) for the time of my life! More pics to come from today's adventure with GDMJOE to the Harley Davidson Museum, Richard Petty's house and museum, Blue Mist BBQ, North Carolina Aviation Museum, and Denton Farmpark (Southeastern Old Threshers Reunion).

[dac99011]

I was getting terrible feedback from the left front tire. After replacing the shock with OEM, I found the problem (broken weld). I replaced the coil springs with MOOG. Big mistake, the MOOG coils raised the front end of the car by 1". Has anyone cut a coil to lower the car?

Second issue I had was an oil leak which came from the oil adapter gasket. It was $10 for the part and is so nice not to have oil dripping everyday. Make sure you line up the gasket to ensure the ford dealership or part store sells you the right gasket.

[fastblackmerc]

Drove mine to Marauderville VIII (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=65862) for the time of my life! More pics to come from today's adventure with GDMJOE to the Harley Davidson Museum, Richard Petty's house and museum, Blue Mist BBQ, North Carolina Aviation Museum, and Denton Farmpark (Southeastern Old Threshers Reunion).

Was Richard able to come out and play? :D:D

Glad I was able to point you in the right direction(s).

Have a safe trip home.

Was good meeting you.

[TooManyFords]

Yesterday I installed my dead pedal and new front rotors and ceramic pads on my DD Marauder. I also purchased the rear rotors and pads but will put them on next weekend. Also adjusted the front headlights but now I can see I need new lenses as these look really scratched up. When I get those I'll put that HID kit I have in it. Heck, I might even put the fog lights back in!

[TFB]

Fri evening I changed the oil, then went to the drag strip and made three passes... Yesterday I pulled the radio/tape/CD to try to get it to accept a disc... I'd previously partially dissembled the load mechanism to retrieve a CD(the Johnny Cash disc that Bawazir was playing in his videos) but then it would not accept a disc... Found I'd missed getting one of the levers back in it's slot, seems to be fine now... Today it rained so she set in the garage...

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Installed my CD changer cassette, filled it with Skynyrd CDs and proceeded to damage the environment with my right foot.

[Pops]

Took it out of the garage and will drive it tonight. Going to a car show in the morning I think. This is the T Bolt.

The Grand Marquis is in Detroit having a roll bar installed as i am trying to have it ready for SSHS10. Plus it will be legal to make its 10 second runs after this. Where are you Prorauder!:burnout:

[3CzSCrewHead*]

102 out side so nothing yet but later Clay bar, wash, and wax!

[BurpyTurtle]

Went to the local bumper repair place, dropped off the used OEM DTR bumper I just bought from Clintons4 for renovation and painting.

:D

[DEFYANT]

Told it "Happy Assembly Day".

[ctrlraven]

Replaced my whole exhaust system, well almost. Still have stock manifolds but from there back is all 2.5" mandrel bent ss piping, re-used my Aeros and tips.

IT SOUNDS WICKED! Oh boy did the big ole grin come back finally!

[Davesvt2000]

I walked by it and sighed, as it was raining here most of the day, so I drove the truck.

[Motorhead350]

Crashed it.

[TooManyFords]

Took it out of the garage and will drive it tonight. Going to a car show in the morning I think. This is the T Bolt.

The Grand Marquis is in Detroit having a roll bar installed as i am trying to have it ready for SSHS10. Plus it will be legal to make its 10 second runs after this. Where are you Prorauder!:burnout:

My new parts should be here any day now!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5001391849_a9d2a71c21.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cvmusclecars/5001391849/)

(minus the fuel pump stuff, I have that already)

[RoyLPita]

Changed the oil & filter plus topped off the nitro.

[LANDY]

Installed gt40 fuel pump

[ctrlraven]

Drove around and annoyed people with my exhaust. lol

[DTUB]

Are you sure it was the exhaust? :lol:

[Motorhead350]

Took it to the drive in movies to see Back To The Future.

[Ms. Denmark]

Chipped tooth in the grill...replaced it. (the entire grill that is)

[Motorhead350]

Chipped tooth in the grill...replaced it. (the entire grill that is)

Where is the old one?

[Ms. Denmark]

Where is the old one? Put it away in the box the new one came in. it's in the basement as we speak.

[boatmangc]

Took it to the Florida Keys Southernmost Car Club show n shine

[DTUB]

Finished wiring my Line Lock today.

[DTUB]

Got me winders tinted today...:banana:

[Pops]

Called to see how the roll bar is coming along on the Grand Marquis. It should be ready this week. Then its time to pick it up and paint the bars and reinstall the interior. Thats when the action starts!

[ctrlraven]

Washed it and hopefully will take some video of it later on.

[Peter]

Washed and completed an oil change.

[tbone]

4.10's this Friday! Buss Ford told me $200 to install. My parts and oil. Great deal!

[3CzSCrewHead*]

to add to that help friend Change plugs on him MM

[RacerX]

I put Fukken wax on mine...;)

[Pops]

Taking the T Bolt to the Test N Tune tonight for some fun! A 72 year old friend will be driving her!:burnout:

[tbone]

I just gone done installing the stainless steel Marauder inserts on the rear bumper. I LOVE THEM! I should have done this a LONG time ago! Sweet!:banana:

[boatmangc]

Got my Dorman Forged rear axles kits in, out they come this weekend.

[LANDY]

I took the kooks out for new oem gaskets. They leaked with the felpros.

[RacerX]

I took the kooks out for new oem gaskets. They leaked with the felpros.
I think it was Zack that told me nothing beats the oems!

[bigmerc'03]

washed it, cleaned all the acid off the battery terminals, changed the oil and filter

[EMAS]

Took it for an emissions test at lunch, required to transfer the title.

Tword the end of the day replaced the belt, as the PO had stated it made a little noise on cold start up, and it was original.

After work I pulled on to the pad in front of the shop and did my first real burnout. It needs new rear tires before the rainy season sets in so might as well make sure they are done before I replace them.

[CWright]

Had a few places that need some rubbing compound attention. Took care of that with follow up polish then a final coat of reseal and wax.

When I bought her back 2.5 years ago a I took to get magnaflows put on. There was a guy around the corner using WHITE spray paint and the over spray found my car. The shop owner freeked:eek: out and took my car to the car wash and used brushes to clean off paint.:shot: Needless to say this put some scratches on my car and I was PISSED!:mad2: So I finally took the time and nerve to go with 3M light compound and took care of 98% of the scratches. She looks great now!

[computertech]

4.10's this Friday! Buss Ford told me $200 to install. My parts and oil. Great deal!

Wow! good for you man, that is quite the deal ! and wait till you feel the difference !:burnout:

[tbone]

Wow! good for you man, that is quite the deal ! and wait till you feel the difference !:burnout:

Dealer called. Can't do it Friday. Have to reschedule for next week.:flamer:

[SID210SA]

Ordered new floormats from Redline....will be replacing 2 intake hoses today also.

[SILVERSURFER03]

I drove mine

[computertech]

Changed my oil and filter with 5w20 Mobile1 synthetic & Motorcraft 820s filter

She is happy :burnout:

[Mr. Man]

Cruise nite at Wendy's/Lowes. Looked like rain so a light turn-out. Weather cleared nicely and the full moon made an appearance. Jupiter is also quite clear.

[DOOM]

Pulled it out of the garage washed it and backed it right back in! :D

[ctrlraven]

Pulled it out of the garage washed it and backed it right back in! :D
At that point you might as well start using waterless car wash.

[tbone]

Pulled it out of the garage washed it and backed it right back in! :D

I like to DRIVE mine!:burnout:
:lol:

[DOOM]

I like to DRIVE mine!:burnout:
:lol:

I drove mine too!

10ft. :lol:

[tbone]

I drove mine too!

10ft. :lol:


lol doom..........

[Mr. Man]

Pulled it out of the garage washed it and backed it right back in! :D
Wash it? When does it get a chance to get dirty?:confused:

[DOOM]

Wash it? When does it get a chance to get dirty?:confused:

There was a fingerprint on it! :nono:

[Shaijack]

Washed it and gased it up incase the world is going to end I want to be in it driving and looking good opne last time. Going out the right way.

[MMarauder03]

Dealer called. Can't do it Friday. Have to reschedule for next week.:flamer:

Whenever you get them done, after your test drive let me know how you feel. Thinking about 4.10's real soon

[ctrlraven]

Oil change and grease front suspension.

[LANDY]

Looked at it and told it, you will be back on the road soon.
Good thing it doesn't talk back.

[SILVERSURFER03]

TODAY nothing oh wait DROVE it again

[Pops]

Called to see if the roll cage was done on the GM. Not ready yet!

[Pat]

Washed and waxed Silverback and to my dismay several more scratches have been inflicted upon his silver birch coat.

But more disconcerting is that the paint/clear coat is bubbling in two patches on the roof. Rust is bleeding through. The size is about 2 to 3 square inches.

Unfortunately the car is not protected from the elements and is a daily driver. I asked Patricia if I could erect a metal cover over the driveway. She said, "not no but heck no".

The hood or her GM has completely faded out. No shine whatsoever. So there.

[Blackened300a]

Looked at it to make sure the old chinese lady who parks next to me don't decide to slam her door into it.

[Krytin]

Looked at it to make sure the old chinese lady who parks next to me don't decide to slam her door into it.

There's sooooo many places to go with this one....
Just got done washing the beast - there is a show Sunday @ Robert Moses Field # 5 for the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation but I don't know if I'll have enough sleep in to make it.
Working 12 - 8am all w/e.

[Blackened300a]

There's sooooo many places to go with this one....
Just got done washing the beast - there is a show Sunday @ Robert Moses Field # 5 for the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation but I don't know if I'll have enough sleep in to make it.
Working 12 - 8am all w/e.

I get a single door ding, she will find her car looking like a jeep as I remove all her doors for her. And yes I mean it!

[boatmangc]

Performed TSB#03-05-05
Replaced rear axles, bearings and seals.
Filled with Amsoil Severe duty lube.
Too dirty to test drive it but I am sure it is better. My right rear axle looked just like all the pictures I found when I searched.

[LANDY]

installed KYB rear shocks.

[Bluerauder]

Cleaned her up and went trophy hunting at one of the local shows here sponsored by the Prince William Cruisers. :trophy1:

[DOOM]

Kept it safe in the garage from all the rain outside today!

[Jeronimojc]

Had been gone for a week and really missed driving it. I drove the car to church in the rain then went to visit the folks. I didn't mind the rain because, one, I live in Washington and, two, the car needed a wash. Later in the day the rain stoped and was nice and cloudy, perfect for washing the car. After washing the car, I gave some TLC to the tires and rims and vacuumed the inside. Ready to start the week!

[computertech]

Sounds liek you have been quite busy,your car must be amazing man,I was wondering where did you mount the back up camera? and what brand did you use ? I just did the Avic-F90BT myself and that's next.... thanks Bill :burnout:




Over the past 2 weeks:

Installed backup camera for the Pioneer AVIC-D2

Installed the new DB Electrical 250amp alternator w/ 250 amp circuit breaker

Upgraded all the + & - cables under the hood to 4ga, w/ new battery terminals

Installed Meizer electric water pump & relay

Installed battery tender

Reinstalled the stock harmonic balancer

Flushed power steering

Changed oil & filter (Mobile One 0w-30 & Motorcraft filter)

Upgraded the bulbs in the oil pressure gauge & voltmeter to green LEDs.

More to come in the next few weeks.

[DTUB]

Got my exhaust redone with Megs delete tips. Me likey now... :)

[CBT]

I stared lustfully at it as I sat on the steps leading into the garage and put on my work boots. Then drove Amy's car to work.

[tbone]

Gears done today. Quiet as a church mouse. No whine. Floored it at 30mph and spun the tires. Awesome! :burnout::beer:

[ctrlraven]

Had my Nitto NT555 Extreme 265/50-18s installed on the rear today, they look a lot smaller but only by half an inch. Trying to decide what front tire size I am going to go with now....

[boatmangc]

Shoehorned Infinity Kappa 6X9s in the rear deck.
Found out there is no way I am willing to do what it takes to put the same in the doors.

[ctrlraven]

Shoehorned Infinity Kappa 6X9s in the rear deck.
Found out there is no way I am willing to do what it takes to put the same in the doors.
Do some 5.25 components. I've got MB Quarts, quite easy to make the template to mount the 5.25".

[guspech750]

I finally cleaned my light flint seats with a magic eraser and Wow!! What a difference. Slab on some leather treatment products and presto. Some really nice seats again.

[CBT]

I finally cleaned my light flint seats with a magic eraser and Wow!! What a difference. Slab on some leather treatment products and presto. Some really nice seats again.

Magic Eraser will peel back the seat covers, don't do it!!

[guspech750]

Too late. Too bad so sad. Looks good. Dont care. Its just a car.

[CBT]

Too late. Too bad so sad. Looks good. Dont care. Its just a car.
So how many did you use? I used a whole 4-pack, got another 4-pack a week later, and used 2 going over them again and cleaning all the light flint trim pieces and seatbelt clasps.

[guspech750]

So how many did you use? I used a whole 4-pack, got another 4-pack a week later, and used 2 going over them again and cleaning all the light flint trim pieces and seatbelt clasps.
I used all 4. They break too easy. I didnt go crazy on them. my 4th one did not break though. im going to slather on more leather products this weekend.

[CBT]

I used all 4. They break too easy. I didnt go crazy on them. my 4th one did not break though. im going to slather on more leather products this weekend.

Be sure and put some on your car seats, too.

[guspech750]

Be sure and put some on your car seats, too.
http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sex011.gif

WHAT????
WHAT????

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT??? JUST MOVE ALONG!! NOTHING TO SEE HERE!!!

[tbone]

Practiced for drag racing on Sunday.:burnout:

[breeze]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sex011.gif

WHAT????
WHAT????

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT??? JUST MOVE ALONG!! NOTHING TO SEE HERE!!!

:lol: where is the "like" button. :beer:

[Mr. Man]

Looked at all the leaves on it.

[CBT]

:lol: where is the "like" button. :beer:
That's what she said, BOING !!

[boatmangc]

Do some 5.25 components. I've got MB Quarts, quite easy to make the template to mount the 5.25".
Just ordered 6X8 Kappas, quick n easy.
I got too much other stuff to do before SSHS10
I want that best paint trophy again!

[secretservice]

Put one of the Neons up for sale on C/L. Just another step closer to owning the right car!

[tbone]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sex011.gif

WHAT????
WHAT????

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT??? JUST MOVE ALONG!! NOTHING TO SEE HERE!!!

Where did you get this?:D

You coming out to race on Sunday?

[Cobra25]

Cleaned the Marauder up & Seal Coated it with " Perma Plate * Paint Guard".

[CBT]

Put one of the Neons up for sale on C/L. Just another step closer to owning the right car!
Look out, you'll be in a 'rauder before you know it:banana2:

"I don't normally hate cars, but when I do, I hate Neons.
Stay thirsty my friend!" :beer:

[Blackened300a]

Started it up, checked for vibration, couldn't find it so I yelled at the car. Good day so far.

Post #7777

http://www.pokeronlineuk.co.uk/images/poker%20cards/four-sevens.jpg

[secretservice]

Look out, you'll be in a 'rauder before you know it:banana2:

"I don't normally hate cars, but when I do, I hate Neons.
Stay thirsty my friend!" :beer:

Good one! I just need to sell 12 or 13 more Neons....

[tbone]

Look out, you'll be in a 'rauder before you know it:banana2:

"I don't normally hate cars, but when I do, I hate Neons.
Stay thirsty my friend!" :beer:


:D:puke::flamer::banana::lol:

[Mr. Man]

Still covered with leaves

[Motorhead350]

Looked it at as I drove my truck away.

[PonyUP]

I vaguely remember smoking a neon on my way home tonight

[secretservice]

I vaguely remember smoking a neon on my way home tonight

Neons aren't fast...:cool4:

[guspech750]

Where did you get this?:D

You coming out to race on Sunday?

Sorry I can not come out and play with everyone. I am going to take my daughter to the Union Train Museum. She loves trains and so do I. We have not been there in 2 years. Ill have to pass this time.

[wx4caster]

Had Aero Turbine 2525s installed --- sounds ssswwwweeettt:)

[secretservice]

We'll be taking the drivetrain out of this today...
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad21/secretservicemusclecars/Dads001.jpg
That's my wife taking the carb off to install the engine lifting plate. She loves working with me!

[MMarauder03]

We'll be taking the drivetrain out of this today...
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad21/secretservicemusclecars/Dads001.jpg
That's my wife taking the carb off to install the engine lifting plate. She loves working with me!

She's a keeper!

[MMarauder03]

Had Aero Turbine 2525s installed --- sounds ssswwwweeettt:)

Join the club! :banana2:

[secretservice]

She's a keeper!

I know! Too bad it's raining right now.:shake:

[PonyUP]

Neons aren't fast...:cool4:

And i like to remind them they aren't fast everytime I go by, same premise with a Prius

[ctrlraven]

Having SmokdMercRauder install my trans cooler, flush the trans, find the trans leak lol, install the CVPI MMC DS and do the carfix alignment.

[secretservice]

:mad2: Fricken rain. No engine pulled out of the big truck today.

[boatmangc]

Figured out which @#*%& idler pulley is making noise.

Got the EQ and all the adjustments dialed in on the DNX 9140 with the new 6X9s and the modded sub. Cranks now!

[CBT]

Figured out which @#*%& idler pulley is making noise.

Got the EQ and all the adjustments dialed in on the DNX 9140 with the new 6X9s and the modded sub. Cranks now!

I found the easiest way to do this is get a can of WD-40 (with the little red straw stuck in the nozzle) and while the car is idling, blast each pulley in the face until you hit the one that quits squeaking. I'm mad crazy scientific. :D

[secretservice]

I found the easiest way to do this is get a can of WD-40 (with the little red straw stuck in the nozzle) and while the car is idling, blast each pulley in the face until you hit the one that quits squeaking. I'm mad crazy scientific. :D
That or shoot each pulley one at a time with a high powered rifle... until it stops squeaking. :uzi: Oh... wait... we're talking Marauders here. That's how you diagnose Neons. :shake: Wrong forum...:o Carry on... Carry on...

[LANDY]

Figured out which @#*%& idler pulley is making noise.

Got the EQ and all the adjustments dialed in on the DNX 9140 with the new 6X9s and the modded sub. Cranks now! i bet it was the smooth one on the passanger side.
i replaced it on my previous mm and now on this one.:shake:

[CBT]

That or shoot each pulley one at a time with a high powered rifle... until it stops squeaking. :uzi: Oh... wait... we're talking Marauders here. That's how you diagnose Neons. :shake: Wrong forum...:o Carry on... Carry on...

I actually saw a nice one today. Black, clean, sounded half decent. Didn't want to play, tho.

[secretservice]

I actually saw a nice one today. Black, clean, sounded half decent. Didn't want to play, tho.
He knew what was better for him! :banana2:

[1stMerc]

Worked on A pillar triple gauge pod.

[secretservice]

Pulling the '95 Neon out of the garage for an appointment for somebody to possibly (hopefully) buy it.

[guspech750]

Drove it to 7-11 and back.

[boatmangc]

i bet it was the smooth one on the passanger side.
i replaced it on my previous mm and now on this one.:shake:

Yup, and I found it by squirting it with CRC 6-56, 1st shot. just had to let it run for 20 minutes before it started.

[Jeronimojc]

The car is still clean and shiny from last weekend so no wash/wax this weekend. However, I cleaned and conditioned the leather seats. Fist time using Meguiars Gold Class Rich Leather Spray. Not too bad. I had wanted to use the Zaino leather cleaner/conditioner but failed to order it the last time I placed an order. I guess it'll have to wait.

Seats have a nice mild shine from the conditioner.

Have a great week and enjoy your Marauder!

[massacre]

I installed my trans last night, did it solo.
Everything went smoothly: converter seated nicely, no binding or anything with the flex-plate, went real good.
The suck part is the 100 yr old wooden floor in that garage.
A floor jack, a tranny jack and creeper, anything with wheels is a wicked PITA. Because of this, my arms/back are wicked sore, but so glad it's in.

When I went to bolt on the midpipe(BBK OR H), I was running into interference with the shift lever, and also the shift cable bracket. What's weird is I originally was using a BBK catted X, and that fit nice. I split the H and basically the H is about 4" too narrow. Looks like an easy fix, though. I'll just grab a short piece of pipe and weld it up.

:banana:

[Blackened300a]

I installed my trans last night, did it solo.
Everything went smoothly: converter seated nicely, no binding or anything with the flex-plate, went real good.
The suck part is the 100 yr old wooden floor in that garage.
A floor jack, a tranny jack and creeper, anything with wheels is a wicked PITA. Because of this, my arms/back are wicked sore, but so glad it's in.


More credit to you sir. Its lift or nothing for me. I spent too many years laying on a concrete floor working on trucks.

[Bluerauder]

Drove it to work in the rain. Looks like h3LL now; but it'll shine right up. Was all nice and shiney this weekend for the trip to Southern Maryland.

[Blackened300a]

This weekend, one of my mufflers was hanging down a little lower then normal. I picked it up and bent the hanger into place, then took it for a drive and it seemed to take out the vibration I was feeling at certain RPMs. The rest of the weekend was spent working on friends cars.