What did you do to your car today?

[secretservice]

Not today but yesterday, got tired of the steering wheel creak every time I take off with my hand at 12:00. Took airbag off, (batt disconnected of course) took T-50 bolt out, sprayed steering shaft/wheel joint with Sprayway 077 dry release agent from my dealership (we call it the magic juice- it fixes all), smacked wheel down firmly with a socket over bolt hole, torqued wheel bolt to 50 ft/lb. no more creak. In love with the car again so I cleaned the windshield with vinegar and newsprint, tire shined it, Slick Misted it, Armor Alled it, and it rained today. Figures.

[clmrt]

I installed a new (old) radiator fan assembly. The old one suddenly ran full speed at all times so I yanked the fuse and only drove on the highway to avoid overheating. Failed control module. Impalaslayer hooked me up via Ebay and a 5-minute swap cured all.

[loud2004marquis]

Was that related to the smell at all you think or still thinking starter?

[clmrt]

The original fan failed a few weeks ago, I don't think they relate. I have never since overheated nor come close. I think the fan control module failure and the electrical pop/smoke/smell events are spaced far enough apart to rule out any relationship. Doubt does linger, but I don't think they're related. I was running with the fan fuse pulled for a couple of weeks.

[babbage]

Replaced my 10-year-old lower radiator hose. factory hose was drooping in middle and looked kinda pregnant..


kind of a tough job had to drop all the coolant basically. saved it into a clean coolant drip tray and then used a sock over the pour spout to filter off the small contaminants to refill.

installed the Reische 170° thermostat. removed and cleaned the coolant reservoir tank

Gates lower rad hose part # 22812- fit is perfect for marauder nice and snug. reused factory clamps for hose as those are best.

47$ on amazon would recommend!

[stryker]

Giving care to BP74i, unfortunally for some misterious thing I can't post pics here I tried various times to post'em but is futile. :mad::bigcry::mad2:

[clmrt]

Replaced my 10-year-old lower radiator hose. factory hose was drooping in middle and looked kinda pregnant..


kind of a tough job had to drop all the coolant basically. saved it into a clean coolant drip tray and then used a sock over the pour spout to filter off the small contaminants to refill.

installed the Reische 170° thermostat. removed and cleaned the coolant reservoir tank

Gates lower rad hose part # 22812- fit is perfect for marauder nice and snug. reused factory clamps for hose as those are best.

47$ on amazon would recommend!

I'm running that stat. The gauge is noticeably lower with it. I believe the fan comes on at 190, which indicates at the 20mph mark as usual.

[lji372]

Pulled of the x over tube. I have a plan................

[hotford]

Washed her up and going to looking for some victims later......

[justbob]

Raced a Honda something to the 3-2 lane. I won.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[hotford]

Raced a Honda something to the 3-2 lane. I won.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

Lmao............

[1Marauder]

ok, someone chime in and tell me it's not just me....

Took my new Silver to get it smog-ed. Even with Tune... car passed with Flying colors.

Raced around a little... got home, and realized I had never cleaned the wheels: the rubber was just replaced for the first time, and the old weights glue was still there. So I got a towel to sit one, and two towels for the wheels, the goo gone, the windex, two pieces of plastic to scrape if needed. I spent about 20 minutes per wheel, and they are now spotless.

Then I fixed an adult libation, got some water, washed the car, and then waxed it with Zymoil Titanium.

My Silver now shines, and feels as smooth as ice...

I had a fricken awesome time, the entire time. Took 3 plus hours, and I loved every minute of it. IS it just me?

Car under cover now... waiting for tomorrow! PS took pic of both cars together, but cannot get it to upload.

[Reek09]

I changed my crank position sensor and cleaned out about 80lbs out of my trunk. By the way don't ever change the crank sensor on your back..its sucks..

[1stMerc]

Installed a few led lights courtesy of Limited360

Also installed Muth signal mirrors.

[MOTOWN]

Installed a few led lights courtesy of Limited360

Also installed Muth signal mirrors.

Gotta luv those Muth signal mirrors! ive had mines since 05, and still get compliments on them.

[1stMerc]

Gotta luv those Muth signal mirrors! ive had mines since 05, and still get compliments on them.

Had the kit since 2011, but hadn't thought of it till a recent post.

It is sweet, especial lighting up with the brakes as well.

[Mike D Mechanic]

I installed Ford trip tunes today works awesome for me! now I can listen to music I couldn't before as I slip past em all

[sflrainmaker01]

Washed and waxed her up for the first time after the recent paint job! :banana:

[tbone]

Installed my air/fuel sensor and wiring. Going tomorrow to have the bung welded on.

Installed shiny new one piece lug nuts.

[1stMerc]

Installed rest of leds in dash.

[lji372]

Dropped off motor at mechanics, marauder to be towed there on Thursday. :alone:

Finished drawings on new project too!! :banana2:

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Installed my air/fuel sensor and wiring. Going tomorrow to have the bung welded on.

Installed shiny new one piece lug nuts.

Where did you run the wiring of sensor into the car?

[1Marauder]

"Installed" new OEM trunk pack.

Was amazed at how small it made the trunk seem (after not having one for so long).

[L.Mark]

Dropped off motor at mechanics, marauder to be towed there on Thursday. :alone:

Finished drawings on new project too!! :banana2:


Oooooo, whatcha doing???

[lji372]

Oooooo, whatcha doing???

Sumpin nobody else wants to.........

[Limited360]

Sumpin nobody else wants to.........

WINNING... its all he does!

[lji372]

WINNING... its all he does!

I have a scrap bin to prove that is a false statement :alone:

[MOTOWN]

Sumpin nobody else wants to.........

A "Floating Gods head S/C pulley" :bows:

[lji372]

A "Floating Gods head S/C pulley" :bows:

Hmmm awesome ****g idea!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll look into that tomorrow :banana2:

[MOTOWN]

Hmmm awesome ****g idea!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll look into that tomorrow :banana2:

:thinker::hmmm:

[Limited360]

Hmmm awesome ****g idea!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll look into that tomorrow :banana2:

I want one!!! get on it...

Need that for a 3.0 pulley too while I am at it :)

[justbob]

Where did you run the wiring of sensor into the car?


I've done a few and always run it to the floor drain hole plug in front of the drivers seat. Just peel the carpet back a little bit. Then I just take a knife and slit the grommet half way across and reuse it over the wiring, dab of silicone, run the wiring right on up the drivers pillar, done.


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Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[tbone]

Where did you run the wiring of sensor into the car?

I ran wires for previous gauges by where the accelerator cable goes through. I didn't want to disturb those wires, so I drilled a hole to the left of it about an inch. Ran the wire through and smooshed some silicone in there to keep it from rubbing and shorting out. (Had to slice the rubber/insulation a few inches so I could pull it down and make sure the wire had plenty of silicone on it.) Cut the wire because of the size of the air/fuel sensor connector, and because it's too long, then soldered and heat shrunk the wires back together and wrapped in electrical tape. Then I put the wire in black plastic wire sheathing for a professional look, keeping it tight to the firewall. Ran it down to the header area and zip tied it, awaiting the bung TIG welding tomorrow morning.

Thanks to Eric for helping me find a shop that TIG welds.

[justbob]

In the future, the pigtail (gauge side) fits just fine thru the body drain I mentioned, no cutting required.


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Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[tbone]

I didn't realize the drain hole was so big. Not sure I would want the wire on the bottom of the car. What if it got snagged on something?

[justbob]

I didn't realize the drain hole was so big. Not sure I would want the wire on the bottom of the car. What if it got snagged on something?


It gets zip tied to the brake lines right away and up and in. If you snag it, you will have much more serious issues to deal with than just this.


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Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[tbone]

It gets zip tied to the brake lines right away and up and in. If you snag it, you will have much more serious issues to deal with than just this.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

Looking at it this morning I saw that there was plenty of room to hide the wiring up there. Either way works. Yours is easier, but I like mine just fine. Gauge works great!

[tbone]

I like it. :D Yes, I pulled the plastic sheathing away from the header and zip tied it.

New musclemerc high flow filter this am too. Easy except for the gas down my arm and in my eye. :bigcry:

Finally replaced the stretched out Stainless works clamp so my exhaust tip quits moving around.

[secretservice]

Wiper blades and tire shine and a wash!!!

[Baconbit]

Drove it to Cincinnati and all around and enjoyed every minute of it in the 70 degree weather.

[svtrichie]

Bought it. Trilogy 105

[danrbarden]

Let me see, I took a flight to Michigan, to buy a replacement rear bumper cover, rented a small SUV and drove the little bugger back first class like. So the total works out to $550.00 for the bumper cover, $630.00 for rental car, $270.00 for the flight, $280.00 in gas and misc. junk. Roughly $1700.00 for a bumper cover and a 35 hour round trip, and I'm extremely tired.
All that because some hit and run driver decided to plow into the rear of my baby.
My saving grace, is a huge shout out to bigcowl-imp for the bumper cover. Thank you so very much.
Now after the complete custom paint job is done, which is why she's in the shop, she'll be sweet and perfect.

Danny

[lji372]

Bought it. Trilogy 105

Thank you!!!! I can now sleep. Very SAWEEEEETTTTT deal congrats :beer:

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

It gets zip tied to the brake lines right away and up and in. If you snag it, you will have much more serious issues to deal with than just this.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"




Looking at it this morning I saw that there was plenty of room to hide the wiring up there. Either way works. Yours is easier, but I like mine just fine. Gauge works great!

Thanks for the tips guys. Bob, I will install it that way. Thanks.

[Invader]

Test fitted the Badgeless Grill I got, before it goes to paint... http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/05/nabanyge.jpg

[tbone]

Installed my Kenne Bell Boost a Pump today. I installed the unit in the front of the trunk near the fuel shutoff instead of hiding it. I think it looks cool so why bury it? Ran the adjustment knob up front and installed it near the hood release latch. Cramming everything into my pillar gauge pod was a real PITA.

I wish they put an LED or something on it so you know all is well and turned on. It won't do a thing for me until I get my supercharger installed and get to at least 3.5 lbs. of boost, but it's one more thing checked off my list........

[HotRaud90]

Washed, quick waxed, and shined up the tips with Mother's Mag and Alum Polish. Good stuff!

[tbone]

Made a custom bracket and installed the intercooler reservoir. Installed musclemercs catch can. Relocated a bracket on the exhaust. Pulled the front wheels and washed/painted the inside of the wheels. Rust treated the calipers. Sprayed some undercoating along the bottom of the rocker panels. Reattached some loose heat shield on my starter to protect from my headers.

[larryo340]

A day late as I did this yesterday....wash and wax :)

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm288/larryo340/My%20Marauder/D75066BE-8585-486B-8E6C-A488224EF272_zps6xbudgn4.jpg

[lji372]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/07/azu5aga8.jpg

Mechanic found these in my intake while tearing down black :(

First guy I show says

"Uhhhh... Were those spares or extras lol!"

:shake:


:lol:

[justbob]

Installed my Kenne Bell Boost a Pump today. I installed the unit in the front of the trunk near the fuel shutoff instead of hiding it. I think it looks cool so why bury it? Ran the adjustment knob up front and installed it near the hood release latch. Cramming everything into my pillar gauge pod was a real PITA.

I wish they put an LED or something on it so you know all is well and turned on. It won't do a thing for me until I get my supercharger installed and get to at least 3.5 lbs. of boost, but it's one more thing checked off my list........


Should have just mounted the knob in the trunk too. After your tune you'll never touch it again anywho.


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Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[VMARAUDER]

Thought about supercharging it

[tbone]

Should have just mounted the knob in the trunk too. After your tune you'll never touch it again anywho.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

Don't care. I like it under the dash.

[345HP87SSAC]

I smoked the motor and now have a rod knock. Planning a rebuild.

[Limited360]

I smoked the motor and now have a rod knock. Planning a rebuild.

bad news turned into a positive? Bigger and better!

[bigcowl-imp]

ya now he just needs a LS3 motor:~)

[345HP87SSAC]

BC Imp Have LS family motor in my Aero. Love it. If the Rauder was not already boosted, I might have done that.

[lji372]

Went to visit my car today :(

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/10/qy6apana.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/10/sane4aga.jpg

[slickster]

Sent to Marty for boost:burnout:

[sflrainmaker01]

My son gave the Marauder a surprise bath. After a bit of garage re-arranging and kicking the Mustang out (only for a couple days), we tucked her in the garage !

[lji372]

Gave silver a bath!! While doing so a fellow panther owner (gm) came over to talk about the platform. Asked about if I wanted to sell :eek: in zack's voice what an "idiot!". I asked if he saw a for sale sign in the window, he looked and said no :shake:

Anyway, picked up wifey and cruised down the the ice cream shop.

[MyTMerc]

Wife was washing the car now that the yellow scourge (pollen) has passed and noticed the newly replaced front grille was loose. I found the shop had not secured it the 6 nuts on the back that hold it in place. Surprised it didn't fall off. Also found one of the nuts missing from the drivers side marker light.

[tbone]

Wife was washing the car now that the yellow scourge (pollen) has passed and noticed the newly replaced front grille was loose. I found the shop had not secured it the 6 nuts on the back that hold it in place. Surprised it didn't fall off. Also found one of the nuts missing from the drivers side marker light.

Hand tighten only unless you want a wavy grille. Put a dab of silicone caulk on the threads so they don't come off. Ask me how I know.

[HotRaud90]

Gave the Marauder a bath and a quick wax yesterday, then drove mom to church in style this mornin for mother's day :)

[camelgrundle]

Put on bumper inserts.38277

[fastblackmerc]

Gave silver a bath!! While doing so a fellow panther owner (gm) came over to talk about the platform. Asked about if I wanted to sell :eek: in zack's voice what an "idiot!". I asked if he saw a for sale sign in the window, he looked and said no :shake:

Anyway, picked up wifey and cruised down the the ice cream shop.

I always tell them that I'll sell for enough to buy two.

[lji372]

I always tell them that I'll sell for enough to buy two.


my buddy said put out a high number but i'm afraid they'd agree :depress:

[Curless]

my buddy said put out a high number but i'm afraid they'd agree :depress:

I know this guy who says "don't waste your time putting an eaton or trilogy on one, just buy one done for half of the $$$$" Sell that pig and build and Impala....:eek::eek::eek: Uhh...wrong forum...sorry!

[fastblackmerc]

my buddy said put out a high number but i'm afraid they'd agree :depress:
For 20k - 30K... I doubt it.

[joe mosely]

Got my gears installed today.

[jdando]

Got a new windshield installed yesterday. I can see clearly now!

[Jeffonebuck]

Cleaned rims and installed new powerstop rotors and pads, changed out all 4 O2 sensors and reinstalled cats, new fuel filter, went over all connectors bolts and nuts and put the battery on trickle and plan on starting Myrtle up for the first time Monday morning.http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/18/e5eremy9.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/18/tupuqade.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/18/evasa9at.jpg
Here's is a before picturehttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/18/aveda7am.jpg

[HotRaud90]

Changed the oil using 5w-20 M1 Full Synthetic oil and Motorcraft FL820S filter. Spent less than $40 dollars doin it, too (6 quarts M1 and filter from Wally World). Shwing!

[lji372]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/19/emynymaz.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/19/8u7u9aga.jpg

Washed blue and driving both just to get out and enjoy the day!!!!

[Limited360]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/19/emynymaz.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/19/8u7u9aga.jpg

Washed blue and driving both just to get out and enjoy the day!!!!


This is WINNING!


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[chief455]

Put 100 miles on my newly supercharged car:D

It's funner than it was, yup.:banana:

[loud2004marquis]

Drove it like I stole it!

[RubberCtyRauder]

Got it a little sideways after waiting for this RT Challenger turn left in front of me while I was waiting at the stop sign to turn left (they had right away) and he gunned it after turning..so i returned the flavor with a little vortech whine and some sideways action.

[lji372]

Made black a new pc of jewelry. It's my new egr delete plate
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/20/y7u5yhe6.jpg

[2mercs]

Made black a new pc of jewelry. It's my new egr delete plate
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/20/y7u5yhe6.jpg

We need license plate frames like that.

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[Jeffonebuck]

We need license plate frames like that.

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There's an Idea Jerry ! I would like one with the Marauder silhouette with the word MARAUDER underneath like the T-Shirts that were posted a couple days ago, maybe out of 0-90 alum


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[2mercs]

There's an Idea Jerry ! I would like one with the Marauder silhouette with the word MARAUDER underneath like the T-Shirts that were posted a couple days ago, maybe out of 0-90 alum


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I meant with the ***. :)

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[Jeffonebuck]

I meant with the ***. :)

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Yes, that too !!


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[HeavyMetalMerc]

This last sunday, SVTOA show in Tacoma WA. and a large turnout of Maruaders and other Panther platform Cars.
final count, 8 Marauders, 2 Grand Marquis, 4 Crown Vics

here are some pictures.

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/craiger3hol/Griots%20Garage%20SVTOA%202014/CAM00353.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/craiger3hol/media/Griots%20Garage%20SVTOA%202014/CAM00353.jpg.html)

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/craiger3hol/Griots%20Garage%20SVTOA%202014/CAM00352.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/craiger3hol/media/Griots%20Garage%20SVTOA%202014/CAM00352.jpg.html)

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/craiger3hol/Griots%20Garage%20SVTOA%202014/CAM00351.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/craiger3hol/media/Griots%20Garage%20SVTOA%202014/CAM00351.jpg.html)

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/craiger3hol/Griots%20Garage%20SVTOA%202014/CAM00360.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/craiger3hol/media/Griots%20Garage%20SVTOA%202014/CAM00360.jpg.html)

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/craiger3hol/Griots%20Garage%20SVTOA%202014/CAM00359.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/craiger3hol/media/Griots%20Garage%20SVTOA%202014/CAM00359.jpg.html)

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/craiger3hol/Griots%20Garage%20SVTOA%202014/CAM00358.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/craiger3hol/media/Griots%20Garage%20SVTOA%202014/CAM00358.jpg.html)

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/craiger3hol/Griots%20Garage%20SVTOA%202014/CAM00356.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/craiger3hol/media/Griots%20Garage%20SVTOA%202014/CAM00356.jpg.html)

and our firt place winner Tyler and his black on black widen low slung merc, well deserved.
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n538/craiger3hol/Griots%20Garage%20SVTOA%202014/CAM00355.jpg (http://s1138.photobucket.com/user/craiger3hol/media/Griots%20Garage%20SVTOA%202014/CAM00355.jpg.html)

[a_d_a_m]

I deleted the rear cats today. It gave me a little more volume and doesn't drone. Overall, I am pleased.

[a_d_a_m]

In case anyone was wondering about what a rear cat delete sounds like on a mostly-factory, 115k-mile Marauder. It was a cold start, which is when it's the most raspy/crackly. When it's warmed up (after a few minutes) it normalizes a bit. I still like it.

This was filmed in lo-fi and uploaded in lower-fi.
7QeRB9E-Ga0

[MOTOWN]

Installed new O rings on the A/C line connected to the compressor, now its back to Jeff to vacuum the system and pray for no more leaks!

[RubberCtyRauder]

Dreamt about a 4.0 blue whipple, Pleaded with Jeff to vacuum my piggybank and find spare change under my seat


*Fixed it for You, Roger*

(Yes, I know it not a Marauder Motor)

http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu92/mdnos/whp-500efi-w-moac-use-_1_1_1_zps7d02cb47.jpg

[MOTOWN]

*Fixed it for You, Roger*

(Yes, I know it not a Marauder Motor)

http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu92/mdnos/whp-500efi-w-moac-use-_1_1_1_zps7d02cb47.jpg

:lol::rock:

[2mercs]

Took the headlights I bought off a member here to get refinished. Should have them back in a week.

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[loud2004marquis]

Had a goofball pull up next to me at a red light in an Ecoboost Escape. Had to show him what was up...

[larryo340]

Much needed wash

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm288/larryo340/My%20Marauder/8e96707f266084c658d9f05dd2eef3 5c_zps05599782.jpg

[Bluerauder]

Gave it some much needed exercise over the Memorial Day weekend. Cleaned, waxed and detailed the car over 3 days. Just finished up the engine compartment. Put the Carlisle sticker on the windshield and the Carlisle letter over the visor. Now she's back under cover and ready for Carlisle All Fords in 2 weeks. About 1 hour of prep before the show and it'll be ready !! :D

[lji372]

Quick engine wipe and just drove it...............

[secretservice]

Audiophile. Totally all it's cracked up to be.

[1Marauder]

I did a big smoky burnout, and watched my car age. It turned 28,000 today.

[Roadwarrior]

I drove my MM 717 miles in 1 day yesterday to The Outer Banks of North Carolina & back home with no issues. 38470

38471

38472

[Limited360]

Pulled it out to take a photo... and put it back in the garage.

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t1.0-9/10300007_10152037926221784_546 6967737062805720_n.jpg

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[larryo340]

I installed a new steering wheel today. It was from a town car with the factory wood.. I just had to color match the rest as it was a brown steering wheel.

I know a lot of guys won't like it, but I really like it and I find it much more comfortable to use :)

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm288/larryo340/My%20Marauder/D53A0C7B-0289-42E8-8ECE-7F5643E9111C_zpsftbrketd.jpg

[Jeronimojc]

I know what it is like to have or not have the steering wheel you like. Seems silly, but to me it is important. it looks great!


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[loud2004marquis]

Staying in the garage today...Cleaning the interior and running wires for gauges. Not gonna tear it up too much in both senses. Last day of the month, they're watching.

[Krytin]

I installed a new steering wheel today. It was from a town car with the factory wood.. I just had to color match the rest as it was a brown steering wheel.

I know a lot of guys won't like it, but I really like it and I find it much more comfortable to use :)

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm288/larryo340/My%20Marauder/D53A0C7B-0289-42E8-8ECE-7F5643E9111C_zpsftbrketd.jpg

Looks nice!
If the leather on your OEM wheel was worn - this looks better and if the OEM leather is good - then you preserve it while you use this one!

[JoeBoomz]

I know a lot of guys won't like it, but I really like it and I find it much more comfortable to use :)



Looks great!

I have really been on the fence so long about doing this. I love a good woody in my cars.

The only thing holding me back is detracting from the "sportiness" of the Marauder.

[chief455]

Installed Zack & Mac rear control arms, severe duty Monroe shocks and Addco sway bar. Changed the car handling entirely!

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/chief455/Marauder/MVC-452S.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/chief455/media/Marauder/MVC-452S.jpg.html)
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/chief455/Marauder/MVC-453S.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/chief455/media/Marauder/MVC-453S.jpg.html)
Installed my texture powder coated dead pedal:

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/chief455/Marauder/MVC-465S.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/chief455/media/Marauder/MVC-465S.jpg.html)
Also flashed in a tweaked Mo's tune with extended shift points = woohoo!
And finally a bath and road test:

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/chief455/Marauder/MVC-468S.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/chief455/media/Marauder/MVC-468S.jpg.html)
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i233/chief455/Marauder/MVC-467S.jpg (http://s73.photobucket.com/user/chief455/media/Marauder/MVC-467S.jpg.html)

[BigM460]

Installed a much larger intercooler than the old IceVex.

Old intercooler for sale $50 bucks.

[Jeffonebuck]

Is that ole 68 still for sale ? 2 door or 4 door ?


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[BigM460]

Is that ole 68 still for sale ? 2 door or 4 door ?


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2 door fastback.
I would still sell. Been parked there for a long time!

[JAYSILVER04]

Had 4.10s, 31 spline axles, cobra Trac-loc and Lidio tune installed today.
Now I need front wheel hub assembly

[MOTOWN]

Installed a much larger intercooler than the old IceVex.

Old intercooler for sale $50 bucks.

Thats a nice lookin intercooler! Treadstone?

[larryo340]

Looks nice!
If the leather on your OEM wheel was worn - this looks better and if the OEM leather is good - then you preserve it while you use this one!

My original leather was not great so I bought a very nice used one last year...then got onto a wood wheel kick, and had to have one :D


Looks great!

I have really been on the fence so long about doing this. I love a good woody in my cars.

The only thing holding me back is detracting from the "sportiness" of the Marauder.
I think the wood has a sporty retro look to it IMHO.

[Bigdogjim]

Nothing it's still broke.......................

[BigM460]

Thats a nice lookin intercooler! Treadstone?

No it's a Yonaka "Monster". The core is 26" long and 4" thick. The old one 18" x 3".
Think it's ready for a retune now.

[Embassy]

Been collecting parts for years and finally had the following done along with corresponding dyno time and tune:

Remove intake spacer
Add additonal idler pulley to timing cover
3.60" ProCharger pulley
Blow-thru MAF
60lb injectors
BAP
170 degree t-stat
Deep trans pan
Fuel filter upgrade/mod
Modded FPDM
Altered shift-points
Change oil, plugs, ProCharger oil, and transmission fluid
Colex Custom Covers

Pics:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1024772/fullsize/20140531_120702.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1024773/fullsize/20140531_120721.jpg

After two-bucket bath with ONR, followed up with Opti-Detail:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1024767/fullsize/20140531_110420.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1024768/fullsize/20140531_110824.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1024770/fullsize/20140531_131523.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1024771/fullsize/20140531_130821.jpg

Then a cruise:
http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1024774/fullsize/20140531_142355.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1024775/fullsize/20140531_145805.jpg

[Jeronimojc]

Been collecting parts for years and finally had the following done along with corresponding dyno time and tune:

Remove intake spacer
Add additonal idler pulley to timing cover
3.60" ProCharger pulley



Car looks great.
What timing cover are you using? Any pics of the setup? What pulley size did you have?



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[Embassy]

Car looks great.
What timing cover are you using? Any pics of the setup? What pulley size did you have?



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Thank you.

Factory MM timing cover.

Zack made a piece that allows you to add an additional idler pulley.

I believe Jerry is now making them.

[Mike D Mechanic]

Today I had the windows tinted on my Marauder 3M optima tint limo tint on back doors and back glass legal max on fronts so much nicer :cool:

[Ms. Denmark]

Replacing the LCM (under warranty).

[JBeezy]

Changed the oil, washed and waxed it

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http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/03/6unabahe.jpg

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[lji372]

Saw it in the sir still.

And the cost of repair was up too :(

Use oil catch cans and sea foam people

[Comin' in Hot]

Just after Marauderville I changed my diff cover to a B&M girdle cover. The car was immediately parked it until today. The cover was not a direct bolt-in because the e-brake cable bracket didn't fit and the sway bar needs to mounts need to be modified.

Today I made a bracket to fix the e-brake issue, tomorrow will be the sway bar.

here's a pic that I took at about 90% completion, I just had to clean up the edges and paint it.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b335/Witman40/2014-06/B86866FC-A9C7-449B-A548-525DEA624787_zpsiq6wu8ee.jpg (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/Witman40/media/2014-06/B86866FC-A9C7-449B-A548-525DEA624787_zpsiq6wu8ee.jpg.h tml)

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Test fitting, the bottom is identical to the top
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b335/Witman40/2014-06/EFC51320-D6EF-4769-8A2C-60896C8E1280_zpsizh4xva4.jpg (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/Witman40/media/2014-06/EFC51320-D6EF-4769-8A2C-60896C8E1280_zpsizh4xva4.jpg.h tml)

The finished product, I didn't have time to get the RTV off the OEM bracket from an old diff cover install, it will have to wait until after Carlisle.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b335/Witman40/2014-06/2BA47369-7C83-4952-A28F-986BE8FBB0E7_zps8uriejsn.jpg (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/Witman40/media/2014-06/2BA47369-7C83-4952-A28F-986BE8FBB0E7_zps8uriejsn.jpg.h tml)

[ctrlraven]

Replaced the rear pads and rotors on my Taurus. Will be doing fronts tomorrow as I didn't have a chance today to pick up a hardware kit since the front pads I ordered did not come with a hw kit.

[xopher]

Due to frigid AntarkDitka conditions in Chicago and latent piles of salt in the road, my Marauder didn't come out until the end of April. Crossed 120k on the odometer shortly after coming out.

Had some funny idle and power issues so I threw caution to the wind and ran two tanks of Regane/Gumout back to back and things are much better.

Belt squeal was getting longer and more annoying during warm-up, so replaced with Goodyear Gatorback 4060926. Installed tonight in preparation for a jog around the lake to Michigan this weekend and all is quiet again. (Was worried it was belt tensioner, not uncrossing fingers yet)

Stripped the wax off with soap and rewashed and did my first wax of the season in preparation for my engagement photo shoot. Pics over here: http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=93662

[1stMerc]

Been collecting parts for years and finally had the following done along with corresponding dyno time and tune:

Remove intake spacer
Add additonal idler pulley to timing cover
3.60" ProCharger pulley
Blow-thru MAF
60lb injectors
BAP
170 degree t-stat
Deep trans pan
Fuel filter upgrade/mod
Modded FPDM
Altered shift-points
Change oil, plugs, ProCharger oil, and transmission fluid
Colex Custom Covers



From your other post figured you was up to something.

[Embassy]

It was some overdue things that needed to be done.

[xopher]

Due to frigid AntarkDitka conditions in Chicago and latent piles of salt in the road, my Marauder didn't come out until the end of April. Crossed 120k on the odometer shortly after coming out.

Had some funny idle and power issues so I threw caution to the wind and ran two tanks of Regane/Gumout back to back and things are much better.

Belt squeal was getting longer and more annoying during warm-up, so replaced with Goodyear Gatorback 4060926. Installed tonight in preparation for a jog around the lake to Michigan this weekend and all is quiet again. (Was worried it was belt tensioner, not uncrossing fingers yet)

Stripped the wax off with soap and rewashed and did my first wax of the season in preparation for my engagement photo shoot. Pics over here: http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=93662

Oh I forgot, I replaced my BCM too. Still need to send fastblackmerc my core so he can refurb and put on his shelf.

[fastblackmerc]

Oh I forgot, I replaced my BCM too. Still need to send fastblackmerc my core so he can refurb and put on his shelf.

I and another member would appreciate it!

Thanks!

[JBeezy]

Applied another coat of wax to her.

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[ctrlraven]

Replaced the front rotors and pads on my Taurus.

[Comin' in Hot]

I finally got the swaybar to fit on the rear of my marauder. The sway bar end link attachment point was never at the right angle because of the car being so low. It also didn't fit because my B&M diff cover's cooling fins. After a little heat, a big pipe to bend it about 25°, and an hour of cooling, it fits perfectly.

You can see the difference here, the side not being heated was done first
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[71cyclone]

nice Job >>>>/

[loud2004marquis]

Just another reason to play with the torch :)

[Krytin]

I finally got the swaybar to fit on the rear of my marauder. The sway bar end link attachment point was never at the right angle because of the car being so low. It also didn't fit because my B&M diff cover's cooling fins. After a little heat, a big pipe to bend it about 25°, and an hour of cooling, it fits perfectly.

You can see the difference here, the side not being heated was done first
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/06/2atupe5e.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/06/jadaqy7a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/06/ehe6ysu8.jpg

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Very Nice!
I have the exact same problem.
Let me know how you make out - sometimes the heated/bent section is prone to breakage - I hope in this case it isn't!!
I could really use this if it works!

[Krytin]

Also - I just figured out how to reinstall the "S" spring in the trac lok diff. Needlenose vise grip to get it started works like a champ.
The reason I HAD to reinstall the spring is NOT open for discussion! :(-

[Vortech347]

Washed up the MM yesterday and gave it a fresh coat of wax. It really needs a clay bar but I didn't have the time for it.

[loud2004marquis]

Wife and I took it to our first local car show.
A new and nice experience!

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1026016/fullsize/dsc03516.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1026034/fullsize/20140608_155153.jpg

While there, we met a nice fellow with a Crown Vic and a 351:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1026025/fullsize/dsc03511.jpg


Check out that intake tube!

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1026026/fullsize/dsc03512.jpg

[Limited360]

Sat in the garage to long without a cover... Was filthy... So I washed it and put it back away...


http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/12/yme4ujur.jpg


Non marauder related...

Quick detail on my father in laws BMW and my Tow Pig...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/12/urene4ut.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/12/rubahupy.jpg


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[fastblackmerc]

Alternator crapped out on the Danger Ranger on the way to work this AM. Original alternator with over 167K on it. Replaced the alternator and battery (4 year old cheapie, no name brand). 25 minutes of work and less than $300.00 back on the road again.

[lji372]

Drove it home. Finally!!!
Really missed this car :bigcry:
Waiting on handheld to show up to begin tuning.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/20/abyrase4.jpg

Oh did something for babcocks love child Zack
Home made big brakes coming soon :D

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/20/6y7yguva.jpg

[Mr. Man]

Sat to long without a cover...


http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/12/yme4ujur.jpg




God :eek: I thought we had big birds where I live.......:lol:

[lji372]

God :eek: I thought we had big birds where I live.......:lol:

^^^^truth :laugh:

[tbone]

Not a damn thing. Still waiting for a dyno tune spot to open up again. 10 days and counting.......

[fastblackmerc]

Also - I just figured out how to reinstall the "S" spring in the trac lok diff. Needlenose vise grip to get it started works like a champ.
The reason I HAD to reinstall the spring is NOT open for discussion! :(-

There are a multitude of youtube videos that show how to do it.

Usually includes some type of vise grip and a BFH.

[justbob]

Not a damn thing. Still waiting for a dyno tune spot to open up again. 10 days and counting.......


There is other tuners..


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[tbone]

There is other tuners..


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

So, I pay him $375 for trying (normally $500, but a $125 discount because he did my NA tune) and start over with another tuner at full price? :confused:

[justbob]

So, I pay him $375 for trying (normally $500, but a $125 discount because he did my NA tune) and start over with another tuner at full price? :confused:


I tried to warn you. And yes, I wouldn't hesitate. I have no time for "I'm too busy" attitudes. Guess what? So. Am. I...


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[a_d_a_m]

I noticed a fairly long yet minor scratch on the driver's side fender today. Buffed it out, shut the garage, and kept it clean.

Probably gonna drive it later today as the forecast looks clear.

[boatmangc]

for the 1st time seriously considered selling it.....

[justbob]

for the 1st time seriously considered selling it.....


The first time?? I've contemplated selling mine since '04 :wink:

Just something about selling this damn car that I can't seem to over come?? It has GOT to have had some kind of witchery voodoo curse our some **** done to it at the factory..


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[kariamack]

Cleaned it today. It's kinda hard to clean without a hood on it

http://i742.photobucket.com/albums/xx61/Kariamack/20140613_110956_zps82be27c6.jp g


http://i742.photobucket.com/albums/xx61/Kariamack/IMG_20140613_135434_zps7138077 0.jpg

I kinda like the marauder without the hood.
http://i742.photobucket.com/albums/xx61/Kariamack/IMG_20140613_135217_zpse8e5e69 5.jpg

And the newest addition. It's supercharged also and a blast to drive
http://i742.photobucket.com/albums/xx61/Kariamack/IMG_20140608_153948_zps5849a0a 4.jpg

[RubberCtyRauder]

Listened to my Trilogy Marauder whine up from 10-70mph in a blink of an eye while talking to Marty O on the phone about some last minute things before I go pick up the car. Marty has all the luck, test drives with blower equipped cars.

[Limited360]

Blew up my trans @ 125mph... guess the overdrive wasn't as built up as it was claimed. Comes out for dissection on Wednesday... Least I spanked the car I was pulling against *facepalm*

Wish the bill from Lidio said more than 'Fully Built 4R70W' for $1800... guess I get to learn from dissection.

[lji372]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/22/uty2a2yq.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/22/8a4u9usa.jpg

Thanks to James for lending a hand even after blowing up his trans :bows:

[JBeezy]

Pulled it out the garage, washed it and pulled it back in.

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[chief455]

Drove it 200 smiling miles and discovered the Lumbar button on the front of my seat :eek:
Just when I thought I couldn't love the car any more !! :burnout:

[tbone]

I tried to warn you. And yes, I wouldn't hesitate. I have no time for "I'm too busy" attitudes. Guess what? So. Am. I...


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

I'm guessing you and Tim had a falling out at some point.

Yes, I'm frustrated. I think he could do 2 tunes in a day fairly easily.

[VMARAUDER]

Changed the int and exterior bulbs with led's and swapped out the oil sending unit with a Auto Meter unit and an oil change too. Rockford/Fosgate speakers to come for the doors and rear deck, just ran short on time today.
Oh, I forgot...even though my Marauder is not supercharged I took it for a sprint before I did the above:banana:
:beer: :) ;)

[Zim Hosein]

Drove it 200 smiling miles and discovered the Lumbar button on the front of my seat :eek:


Don't feel bad chief455, if it wasn't for this site I'd probably wouldn't have noticed the lumbar switches myself to be honest! :o

Edit: I washed her today and then ran some errands; I still smile like a kid in a candy store when I see her sitting in a parking lot all shiny! :D

[Limited360]

Since I broke the Marauder I borrowed my friends car while he was off to the pikes peak hill climb...

Kinda a low mile car... Under 9k on odometer :)

Bath.. Full detail to come... Double din going in dash, LED's of course... And HID fog lights...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/22/u6u6agu4.jpg

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[justbob]

I'm guessing you and Tim had a falling out at some point.

Yes, I'm frustrated. I think he could do 2 tunes in a day fairly easily.


Yeah, after paying for a tune that was supposed to pass emissions but didn't even come close, then countless emails which only few were answered with excuses, followed by me finally losing my plates for a few months to finally just giving up him. You could say that.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[tbone]

Who finally did your tune? Dean's?

I asked him about emissions testing. He said no problem, except I might need some contraption that hooks inline between the rear O2 sensors. Forget what it's called but it can be had from American Muscle.

I wrote him an email just now saying this week or I'm pulling it out.

[justbob]

No one yet. I have a couple in mind though when I change things up.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[loud2004marquis]

Just got back from a little joyride before more humanoids get out there...Hit too much boost around a corner and lost control. Ended up in a lane I didn't want to be in...baby steps.

[tbone]

No one yet. I have a couple in mind though when I change things up.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

I wrote Tim an email last night and he responded already. He said he would definitely get it done this week.

That emissions stuff is scaring me. I'll interrogate him on this when he finally finishes it.

[JBeezy]

Took her for a spin then sat her in the yard so I could look at her. If you seen one black one you have seen them all but I love mine

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/23/6yhury4e.jpg

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[VMARAUDER]

I installed my Rockford-Fosgate Punch 1683 (6x8 3way) speakers in the door and rear deck and discovered that my not so factory sub was not working...no problem
when I replaced the factory sub with a 6 inch Kicker I guess a connection came loose, reconnected and now things are back to normal
I will probably get the rear deck and seats back in tomorrow and then a good washing and wipe down in time for Westchester cruise

[SOSA03]

Cleaning intake tube and coil covers

[SOSA03]

Vmarauder ill see u at Westchester cruise

[lji372]

Now that black is back in action I felt the need to have a personal car show.

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[MOTOWN]

SHOW OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[2mercs]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/23/u2evygad.jpg Took it to the super summit cruise in yesterday.

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[HotRaud90]

Took her to my first car show! Been goin to this particular show ever since I was a little kid. Fun to grow up seein all the hot rods and then be able to take one now that I've got my own. Got quite a few looks and people wantin to talk about it. Lots of fun.

[lji372]

SHOW OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Wut :confused:

:lol:

[Embassy]

I was going to attend a local car show but found out it was for street rods only.

So, I crashed an import show.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1027400/fullsize/crashed.jpg
"Which one of these is not like the others..."

I think I had one of 4 domestic cars in attendance.

[fastblackmerc]

I was going to attend a local car show but found out it was for street rods only.

So, I crashed an import show.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1027400/fullsize/crashed.jpg
"Which one of these is not like the others..."

I think I had one of 4 domestic cars in attendance.

I see you forgot your oversized wing! Did you remember to add your fart cans?

Can't see your stickers for HP increase or the stick on port holes.

:D

[Embassy]

There was plenty of that there, along with horribly lowered vehicles.

There were some nice WRXs, a stroked GTO, G8, and a turbo Fox body, NSX, and Supra.

Still, I didn't stay long. Imports just do not hold my attention but to each their own.

[L.Mark]

I was going to attend a local car show but found out it was for street rods only.

So, I crashed an import show.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1027400/fullsize/crashed.jpg
"Which one of these is not like the others..."

I think I had one of 4 domestic cars in attendance.

Looks like they were too scared to park too close for fear of getting Eaton...see what I did there???

[tbone]

How did you deal with the crowds? lol

[Mr. Man]

I was going to attend a local car show but found out it was for street rods only.

So, I crashed an import show.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1027400/fullsize/crashed.jpg
"Which one of these is not like the others..."

I think I had one of 4 domestic cars in attendance.
What's the big deal the MM is an import ;)

[justbob]

Looks like they were too scared to park too close for fear of getting Sucked into the hair dryer.... see what I did there???


Fixed.


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
"Since 2004"

[lji372]

Going through belts?
Buy expensive tensioner and fix your problems.

Uh,well after buying the wrong thump, then the right thump which still didn't fit right.

Taking it apart twice to mod to make it work I still had a light knocking:/

Third times a charm I guess. It was wider than the stock cobra one and the face of the pulley was tickling the timing cover :(

And I had to turn down the od for a little clearance.
Hopefully the belt chapter is over!!!!!

Anyone need some 7 rib belts lol


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[jwibbity]

installed wiper blades even though I dont use them that often

The rubber on the old ones was just flapping in the wind

[MOTOWN]

Going through belts?
Buy expensive tensioner and fix your problems.

Uh,well after buying the wrong thump, then the right thump which still didn't fit right.

Taking it apart twice to mod to make it work I still had a light knocking:/

Third times a charm I guess. It was wider than the stock cobra one and the face of the pulley was tickling the timing cover :(

And I had to turn down the od for a little clearance.
Hopefully the belt chapter is over!!!!!

Anyone need some 7 rib belts lol


http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/27/py5yzeqa.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/27/u3a8aqah.jpg

Same clearance i have!:eek: LOL

[loud2004marquis]

Drove in to work today and pulled up at a stop light next to a guy in a VW TDI. He tried when it turned green, but I slowly got ahead of him and got in front of him. Didn't cut him off, but he wasn't a happy camper. Always have a tendency to sandbag a little...

[ctrlraven]

Drove the MM for the first time in 2-3 weeks to work.

[Bluerauder]

Drove the MM for the first time in 2-3 weeks to work.

Ha, Ha ... me too !!! This is the first time she's been out since Carlisle. :up: Very heavy traffic all the way to Tyson's Corner in the morning. :( Was able to let it run a bit on the way home in the early afternoon though. :D

[justbob]

Drove mine to the ortho to evaluate this: :(
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/27/aganuzag.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/27/aresevez.jpg


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[clmrt]

Drove in to work today and pulled up at a stop light next to a guy in a VW TDI. He tried when it turned green, but I slowly got ahead of him and got in front of him. Didn't cut him off, but he wasn't a happy camper. Always have a tendency to sandbag a little...

Wait, what? LOL

[clmrt]

Drove mine to the ortho to evaluate this: :(
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/27/aganuzag.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/27/aresevez.jpg


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Wait, what? OMG

[Mr. Man]

Drove mine to the ortho to evaluate this: :(
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/27/aganuzag.jpg
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"Since 2004"Plumber's finger huh ;):D

[JoeBoomz]

Got pulled over and given a warning for stunting after spinning the tires during acceleration in an intersection.

[justbob]

Passed by it sitting in the garage after an electrical fire yesterday rendering no starter and only achieving 13.1 volts, got in the Lariat and headed out to run errands. Thank me for the manual and being able to push start easily and not being stranded. Win.

I am so not in the mood to even look into it. Maybe next week, maybe next spring. :)

But I did pull on a Viper GTS in 1st an hour prior to the fire! That had me stoked..


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[loud2004marquis]

Gave it the beans today!

[JohnnyCashMerc]

http://i57.tinypic.com/25k3b5d.jpg
before

http://i58.tinypic.com/k0opyo.jpg
after

[lji372]

http://i57.tinypic.com/25k3b5d.jpg
before

http://i58.tinypic.com/k0opyo.jpg
after

Please tell me you posted that backwards and the black hoses are the after pic.....

[lji372]

I followed behind a gn..... Not because I wanted to :bigcry:

70yr old dude in a built car :bows:

[lji372]

Drove mine to the ortho to evaluate this: :(
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/27/aganuzag.jpg
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Did you get that fixed?

[justbob]

Did you get that fixed?


Nothing to fix! Even the ortho could not believe it. It was jammed into a 1/4" space between a pivot point on a scissors lift (the collapsing top rail to get it in a doorway) It was in there for over FIFTEEN minutes while three carpenters worked feverishly to remove the bolt and separate the two halves. With their hammers and cat paws!!! I was so ready to pass out. And yes I had tears. Plus it was two hours later before I received anything for the pain..

After an hour my finger regained shape. No fracture, no stitches, no doctors note, no follow ups! Just left with a numb pain that I can live with. They expect the ligaments, tendons, and nerves to heal fine over time.

First knuckle was beyond the swivel pinch point!

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[Sully008]

Ouch. That's all I have to say. Today I changed both header collector gaskets since I managed to blow both of them out over the last several years.

[Zim Hosein]

Nothing to fix! Even the ortho could not believe it. It was jammed into a 1/4" space between a pivot point on a scissors lift (the collapsing top rail to get it in a doorway) It was in there for over FIFTEEN minutes while three carpenters worked feverishly to remove the bolt and separate the two halves. With their hammers and cat paws!!! I was so ready to pass out. And yes I had tears. Plus it was two hours later before I received anything for the pain..

After an hour my finger regained shape. No fracture, no stitches, no doctors note, no follow ups! Just left with a numb pain that I can live with. They expect the ligaments, tendons, and nerves to heal fine over time.

First knuckle was beyond the swivel pinch point!

All you had was tears? :bows:

I've got tears just reading about your accident and I'm 100% certain I would have cried like a baby justbob! :o

[MOTOWN]

Took a couple of brackets to the powder coater, after stoping at MOs speed shop to shoot the breeze the powder coater called to let me know the parts were ready! i just happened to drop them off when she was shooting gloss black parts, my color choice, lucky me!

Best powder coater i have ever dealt with!

[Mr. Man]

Cleaned up the wheels for the new tires that are on the way

[chief455]

Got pulled over and given a warning for stunting after spinning the tires during acceleration in an intersection.
My guy was compelled, really, really compelled to issue ticket for 'DEFECTIVE MUFFLER' :rolleyes: $225.
Still a fun day of driving :D

[slickster]

My guy was compelled, really, really compelled to issue ticket for 'DEFECTIVE MUFFLER' :rolleyes: $225.
Still a fun day of driving :D

what a **** guy.......

[1Marauder]

I installed a bigcars4ever dead peddle base, and SRP custom peddle

[1Marauder]

Had to bring the both out.... neighbor passes by and copies Samuel L Jackson, "What's in YOUR Driveway?"

[tbone]

Fixed broken vac line under cowling for EATC system. Thanks to Musclemerc for advice on fixing it.

[yjmud]

started stripping the parts worth saving off of her

[Zim Hosein]

started stripping the parts worth saving off of her

What are you doing w/ her yjmud? :confused:

[RubberCtyRauder]

Over the weekend got home with my new Trilogy car and put it into the garage. I have a trunkload of parts to unload and go thru. Snapped a pic of my centri car on left and Trilogy on right as the Centri car is selling and will be gone this weekend.

http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu92/mdnos/2rauder_zpsc2df0100.jpg

[SGT_MERC]

Just ordered a new lower caged Cobra pulley for her. The bearing is making an aweful noise. Now saving for the meth kit.

[justbob]

started stripping the parts worth saving off of her


Come again?


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[jwibbity]

got some new COP covers, black with brushed aluminum ford racing logo

[Zim Hosein]

got some new COP covers, black with brushed aluminum ford racing logo

Sounds cool looking, got a PIC jwibbity?

[Limited360]

Busy day working on the cars... They seem to be multiplying around here! Got the wideband and MAP sensor wired in order to data log for tuning. On top of that got a Mighty Mouse PCV oil catch can installed. Also fixed a failed foglamp ballast, guess this is what I get for replacing a bad part with a used part. Damn hose clamps tore my hand up!


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[jwibbity]

Sounds cool looking, got a PIC jwibbity?

check out my thread i started

[BIGNELSTER]

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[BIGNELSTER]

Carbon fiber hood top and trunk..


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[BIGNELSTER]

Business was quite today at the tint shop do I decided to do the carbon fiber look


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[jdando]

Oil change and tranny fluid change.

I had my last oil change at the dealer and they apparently have a different opinion of "hand tight+ 1/4 turn". Either that or the kids have strong hands these days from all the video games.

I had to go all Primitive Pete on the oil filter to get it off. First time in 10 years I had trouble with the oil filter :(

[JBeezy]

Oil change and tranny fluid change.

I had my last oil change at the dealer and they apparently have a different opinion of "hand tight+ 1/4 turn". Either that or the kids have strong hands these days from all the video games.

I had to go all Primitive Pete on the oil filter to get it off. First time in 10 years I had trouble with the oil filter :(
I bet they put oil around the seal and then crank down on it. I hate that. I never have oiled the seal on any of my cars. No problems thus far. Comes off with little force

[lji372]

Carbon fiber hood top and trunk..


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[tbone]

Installed my Metco driveshaft loop.

Justbob, you thought it would be a problem with the Stainless Works exhaust. No problem at all. The rear 02's have to be removed to get it in place. That's it.

My seat bolts snapped from rust. Just grab them from the bottom with vise grips and rip them off. The housing/threads are tack welded to the sheet metal.

[justbob]

Installed my Metco driveshaft loop.

Justbob, you thought it would be a problem with the Stainless Works exhaust. No problem at all. The rear 02's have to be removed to get it in place. That's it.

My seat bolts snapped from rust. Just grab them from the bottom with vise grips and rip them off. The housing/threads are tack welded to the sheet metal.


Good to know! Of course I really jacked my exhaust up high and tight so hopefully that doesn't interfere. As for the seat bolts, I ditched some of those years ago with my other loop.




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[justbob]

Had an electrical fire a week ago, a no crank condition, and only charging 13.1 volts. Thankfully push starting is now an option. No more bellowing smoke, no signs of burnt wires, coaxed her 45 minutes home and buried her in the garage for a time out.

Turned out to be my DB electrical starter had a bit of an internal fire! It still looked brand spankin new except a very small torch mark, when opened it revealed a brush wire that came loose and rubbed the case which in return burnt the entire brush holder to a crisp... Only a year and three months old, go figure. Just past warranty. Bastiges.

Nothing ordered yet, not really feeling it, truck is readily available, enter lazy. :)


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[champ1173]

It's actually over the past two weeks, but I did install a musclemerc oil catch can today. New alternator, and Blue filter, were done last weekend. My MM goes in on Monday for hail damage, and to paint n install my spoiler.
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[lji372]

Gonna be a good day.....


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[lji372]

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Small thx too GM for allowing us (by us I mean James) to accurately datalog boost :D

[loud2004marquis]

Cleaned an engine for the first time. (On the Marquis)

Before:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1029387/fullsize/engine-wash2.jpg

After:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1029407/fullsize/engine-wash-22.jpg

[Roadwarrior]

Washed & vacuumed the Marauder, touched up a couple of small spots on the paint from a small flying rock chips :mad: & replaced a missing nut/washer for a tail light as well as a rubber bumper for the trunk lid. Then during a short drive, the odometer just turned 115k. :banana:

[Zim Hosein]

Cleaned an engine for the first time. (On the Marquis)

Before:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1029387/fullsize/engine-wash2.jpg

After:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1029407/fullsize/engine-wash-22.jpg

Looks factory new loud2004marquis :cool:, what cleaner(s) did you use?

[loud2004marquis]

what cleaner(s) did you use?

Used this first:

http://www.wholesalerollingpapers.com/assets/images/products/cansafes/images/gunk_engine_degreaser_cs_1.gif

Then used this:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71ojRWh1PpL.jpg

[loud2004marquis]

Cleaned the rims and rotated the tires on the Marquis today.

Before:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1029460/fullsize/dsc03595.jpg

After:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1029463/fullsize/dsc03593.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1029464/fullsize/dsc03590.jpg

[Mr. Man]

Cleaned the rims and rotated the tires on the Marquis today.

Before:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1029460/fullsize/dsc03595.jpg

After:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1029463/fullsize/dsc03593.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/1029464/fullsize/dsc03590.jpg
What did you use/do to get them so clean?

[WPG_Merc]

I did the rear Shocks on the Rodder few weeks a go.
Today it time too do the fronts. :banana:
From Rock Auto :bows:

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=388585&cc=1387829

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=4425324&cc=1387829

[MyBlackBeasts]

Took BB2 for a short ride today, love this car!
http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g443/MyBlackBeasts/7-5-14BurnOut2a_zps0005e114.jpg


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[loud2004marquis]

What did you use/do to get them so clean?

Scrubbed with brush and soapy water to get loose stuff off, rinsed and dried off. Then sprayed the rims with Armor All Bug & Tar Remover and scrubbed it in very throughly with a scotch brite pad. Wiped them off with a rag and it was like night and day.

[tbone]

Pulled the rear bumper and sprayed the inside with truck bed liner. I hate that hideous yellow even if you don't see it. Removed the rust scale off the bumper and related areas and sprayed that too. Not really necessary but I like it.

I was going to try and fix the bumper sag but thought it was assembled differently than it is. Somehow when I put it back together the gap between the taillights and the bumper isn't as big.

Put the driveshaft loop on. You can see the driveshaft laying there. Not a big deal with the Stainless Works X pipe. I was worried it would be a hassle.

PS Full size spares on 300A's rule.

[tbone]

Bumper pic. Purty.

[ncmm]

the SB rested all day. . .

[HotRaud90]

Went ahead and tackled my first coolant flush and fill today with a lil help from a friend. Also cleaned the reservoir and inspected t-stat while doin it. Why does the t-stat have to be in such a kooky place, Ford? :dunno: Oh well. Took a while, but beer with a buddy afterwards made it worth it :beer:

[tbone]

The whole tstat housing, COT and hose routing method Ford used on these cars is indeed pretty goofy.

[HotRaud90]

The whole tstat housing, COT and hose routing method Ford used on these cars is indeed pretty goofy.

In comparison, the 2V MGM motor is super easy to access. Right there beside the heads. With this one I actually had to get under the car to access it...goofy indeed. Too bad I love this car too much in the end to even care all that much :lovies: Well, after I've cleaned all the coolant off my arm, that is...

[Invader]

So I started to lay the Dynamat in the trunk over this weekend. Its a slow progress, and I have the whole car left to do. FML! But it will be well worth it when I'm done! :banana: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/07/5ahy4yjy.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/07/ryma9yqu.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/07/8ame8yza.jpg

[justbob]

So I started to lay the Dynamat in the trunk over this weekend. Its a slow progress, and I have the whole car left to do. FML! But it will be well worth it when I'm done! :banana: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/07/5ahy4yjy.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/07/ryma9yqu.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/07/8ame8yza.jpg


I did most of the floor inside and thought it was actually quite fun.


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[Invader]

The trunk is tight to work in. Especially when you're 6'1" 220lb RedNeck. I'm sure the cabin will go much faster.

[tbone]

I was going to do that but instead removed all the trunk lining and sprayed everything with undercoating. Sound and rust protection.

[tbone]

In comparison, the 2V MGM motor is super easy to access. Right there beside the heads. With this one I actually had to get under the car to access it...goofy indeed. Too bad I love this car too much in the end to even care all that much :lovies: Well, after I've cleaned all the coolant off my arm, that is...

I had to change out the intake manifold on my 2V 99 Town Car with the plastic molded tstat housing that gets brittle and cracks with the one with an aluminum tstat housing. Another goofy Ford setup. Cost me $300 in parts. Ford wanted $1200 to do the job.