The succesor of m-75 i " blue panther 74 interceptor "

[stryker]

ALL MARAUDERERS,AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS RECOVERING FROM THE LOST OF MY FELLOW PARTNER " MERC-75 INTERCEPTOR " AND THEN BEGINNING WITH AN EXTENSIVE SEARCH FOR A SUCCESOR NOW I AM PLEASED TO PRESENT TO ALL YOU MANGS THE NEW ADOPTED PANTHER WHICH WILL BE MY NEW PARTNER AND PART OF MY FAMILY , HERE IT IS, PEOPLE OF MM.NET I PRESENT TO ALL YOU...


:banana2: :bows: BLUE PANTHER 74 INTERCEPTOR :burnout: :banana2:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1728.JPG (http://javascript<b></b>:;)

This Panther is a Ford Crownvictoria LX 2000 HPP was adopted officially in March 21 2011 at 4:00pm in a dealer in the city of Isabela, Puerto Rico, the price for this sleeping beast was $4.400.00 plus registration which increase to $4.600.00 the initial price was $5.995.00 but due to some malfunctions and some bidding I made to buy it at the price i mention first, I drive this Panther from where it was forgiven to my home where beggin to inspect it rigurosly,the milleage of this Panther was 144865 milles runned, it has double exhaust,3.55 gears stiffer rear swaybar OEM, LX 16 wheels it only, it only came with one key and one 4 function remote, interiors are cloth blue only driver seat is electric adjustable with lumbar passenger seat do not, color is Wedgewood blue, the Panther was have "check engine" & air bag lights on so I take it to one of my thrusty mechanics and start to made some tune ups so the first phase of tune ups was the following.

1- Replace 4 oxygen sensors.
2-Repair the alternator.
3-clean the inyectors.
4-Replace fuel filter.
5-install new battery.
6-install new battery clamps
7-Replace PCV valve

Now i will present the first batch of pics taken to BP74 Interceptor enjoy them.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1731.JPG (http://javascript<b></b>:;)
Passenger side

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Rear driver side

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Rear passenger side

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Rear

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1725.JPG (http://javascript<b></b>:;)
Engine bay

more to come.

[Blackened300a]

Congrats!!!! That is one of the cleanest 11 yr old CV's I've ever seen. Lots of luck with it.

[RF Overlord]

That's a beautiful car, Osvaldo...I've always liked those lacy honeycomb rims...although I can imagine they're a bear to keep clean.

[stryker]

Congrats!!!! That is one of the cleanest 11 yr old CV's I've ever seen. Lots of luck with it. :thanks: BLACKENED300A That was one of the reasons to choose, additional for the double exhaust, all my previous Panthers was single exhaust, ans I will keep it clean !NO! more cleaner than I buy it. :D

[stryker]

That's a beautiful car, Osvaldo...I've always liked those lacy honeycomb rims...although I can imagine they're a bear to keep clean. :thanks: RF OVERLORD, I will keep it clean more than the dealers employes.

[Mr. Man]

Congratulations on your new to you ride. I wish you many happy motoring miles. Keep us posted on your mods.

[Bigdogjim]

Nice replacement! Best of luck and be safe!

[GAMike]

Lookin good Stryker!:banana2: Way to go:beer:

[stryker]

:thanks: Mangs I appreciate a lot your wishes, today I will post another batch of pics, hope you liked. :drool:

[fastblackmerc]

Looks good! :banana2::beer:

Clean that engine compartment!

[stryker]

Looks good! :banana2::beer:

Clean that engine compartment!:cool: In fact that is one of the things I have in schedule as part of the maintenaince phase, to clean the engine bay deeply.

[stryker]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p741.JPG (javascript:;)

This picture was taken the first day I bring my new adopted panther to his new home, where he will be treated with care and attention.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p743.JPG (javascript:;)

Nice front and grille .

[stryker]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p744.JPG (javascript:;)
Before

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p7416.JPG (javascript:;)
After, these are the only key/transmitter I recieve with the Panther but I did a search in Ebay and found both at cheaper prices and new compared with the Ford house store, Transmitter $75.00, key $ 85.00 in ebay transmitter $ 7.00 to 14.00 each and key new without cutting $ 14.00.

[stryker]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p7426.JPG (javascript:;)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p7425.JPG (javascript:;)
This parts was the beggining of the initial mods and tune-ups.

[stryker]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/cooler2.JPG (javascript:;)
Transmission cooler with kit but I have to get the fitting kit #252 which is sold separately.

[stryker]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p7422.JPG (javascript:;)
Left the correct bulb 9007 in Sylvania silverstar Ultra, Right incorrect bulbs 9004 currently installed in night these crap bulbs have very poor to nothing illumination, now it has more and longer distance illumination.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p7420.JPG (javascript:;)
Left 3157 oem signal bulb, Right Sylvania 3157 Silverstar signal bulbs.

all this was installed and now have very much better illumination than before. :banana:

[RF Overlord]

Yeah, having the wrong bulbs can be a problem...

I have the SilverStar Ultras in Phoebe and frankly I'm underwhelmed. I think the regular SilverStar bulbs are superior, and they cost less. When one goes, I'm switching back to the non-Ultra version.

I do like the SilverStar 3157s, too. They look cool blue until illuminated, then turn amber. Gets rid of that "fried egg" look in the corners. Unfortunately, Wally World and AutoZone discontinued them. According to Sylvania's HQ in New Hampster, they only sell them through Pep Boys now, and the nearest one is over an hour from me. :mad:

[stryker]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p7435.JPG (javascript:;)
The results of new headlights & side signal lights installed.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p7411.JPG (javascript:;)
New Bosch battery about to be mounted.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p7410.JPG (javascript:;)
Battery mounted but check the crappy deteriorated terminals.

[CBT]

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Battery mounted but check the crappy deteriorated terminals.

You have circled the amberclamps, I make pointy things in picture to show terminals:
24313

Lights sure are bright, tho :beer:

[stryker]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p7446.JPG (javascript:;)
Phase 1 of the advance mods
1-Passport8500 radar detector
2-Magellan GPS
3-ipod/iphone fm transmitter
4-mounts and pouches for ipod & GPS

[stryker]

You have circled the amberclamps, I make pointy things in picture to show terminals:
24313

Lights sure are bright, tho :beer: CBT you right my bad and :thanks: for show me the error I was mean the clamps for the battery terminals.

[cougar9150]

Nice ride buddy. Glad to see you rolling in style again.

[RF Overlord]

Osvaldo, I bet you'll have the nicest Panther on the whole island when you're done.

All it needs now is a blower and you'll be :drive:

[stryker]

Osvaldo, I bet you'll have the nicest Panther on the whole island when you're done.

All it needs now is a blower and you'll be :drive: :laugh: ! Bwaaaaa ha ha ha ha ha haaaaaaa !, you right my friend RFOVERLORD but that will be in a far future but I think for that time I will be a happy and proud owner of a Mercury Marauder.

[stryker]

Nice ride buddy. Glad to see you rolling in style again. Thank you buddy, it was time now i feel secure and comfort, but there's a lot fo mods in schedule and all yohyur eyes of my marauderers will be happy.


more to come. :banana2: :burnout:

[stryker]

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Interior front

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p7415.JPG (javascript:;)
Interior rear.

[BLACKMARAUDER04]

Replace the tail light lenses with ones from the Marauder. I hate the
yellow portion at the bottom of those.

[stryker]

Replace the tail light lenses with ones from the Marauder. I hate the
yellow portion at the bottom of those.Yeah mang you right that it doesn't make it look like an Interceptor but they're compatible ?

[stryker]

The following pics are for the fi of the interor roof light.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p7423.JPG (javascript:;)
The circle indicates where it supposed to be the bulb, it was removed.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p7421.JPG (javascript:;)
This was the bulb that uses, the missing one in the package was installed.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p7424.JPG (javascript:;)
And here are the results.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p7433.JPG (javascript:;)
AFTER
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p7434.JPG (javascript:;)
BEFORE.

[fastblackmerc]

The following pics are for the fi of the interor roof light.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p7423.JPG (javascript:;)
The circle indicates where it supposed to be the bulb, it was removed.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p7421.JPG (javascript:;)
This was the bulb that uses, the missing one in the package was installed.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p7424.JPG (javascript:;)
And here are the results.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p7433.JPG (javascript:;)
AFTER
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p7434.JPG (javascript:;)
BEFORE.

Got your BEFORE & AFTER pictures mixed up.

[stryker]

:confused: !ups! I did something wrong FASTBLACKMERC ?

[fastblackmerc]

BEFORE.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p7433.JPG (javascript:;)

AFTER.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p7434.JPG (javascript:;)


Should look look like that ^^^^^

[stryker]

Should look look like that ^^^^^:thanks: FASTBLACKMERC Mang to correct me your help and contribution is valuable I have more pics to post for the pleasure of your eyes not only you but the rest of the Marauderers.:o

[CBT]

:thanks: FASTBLACKMERC Mang to correct me your help and contribution is valuable I have more pics to post for the pleasure of your eyes not only you but the rest of the Marauderers.:o

Well? We are waiting :beer:

[stryker]

Well? We are waiting :beer: My estimate CBT the wait is over, here are more :camera: Marauderers. :2thumbs:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/p7428.JPG (http://javascript<b></b>:;)
Stant locking gas cap, to make the fuel thieves :mad2:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/PI_nameplates.JPG
Obviously most of all know what is this, upper for dash and lower for the rear trunk lid. the lower is the solid one while the upper was the flexible one.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/license_frame.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:;)
here's the Ford Racing license frame with ford bolt caps.

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Ford Racing front license plate

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/policeshoks.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/policeshocks2.JPG
here it is, the Police Interceptor shocks waiting to be installed .

[stryker]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/leveled1.JPG (javascript:;)
preparing to raise the Panther to do a total inspect in search for fails, parts that need to be replaced and state of the suspension,transmission,diff, driveshaft, etc.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/thumbs/leveled2.JPG (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/19464/ppuser/1734)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/thumbs/leveled3.JPG (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/19465/ppuser/1734)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/leveled4.JPG (javascript:;)

well, let's check under panther. :cool:

[CBT]

Sweet! Hey was does Isla De Encanta mean on your plate?

[stryker]

Well mangs, these are the findings resulting from my inspection, unfortunally I discover that the rear air suspension instead of airsprings I horrorised found it rusted steel coil springs it looks that the previous owner remove them to repalce it for steel coil springs, the code of the springs is unknown due that don't have label but not all is lost, the panther still have the air compressor and i made a call to ARNOTT INDUSTRIES and order the catalog in the meantime I have stored the rear coil springs that belongs to "MERC-75 INTERCEPTOR" which are in very good condition, well here are the pics.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/rustrrcoil1.JPG


http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/rustrrcoil2.JPG
If you noe the coils springs do not have tha isolators so i will have to buy them before to install the otherones while i get the airsprings.

[fastblackmerc]

Sweet! Hey was does Isla De Encanta mean on your plate?

Another name for Puerto Rico meaning island of enchantment (or love), because what's not to love about Puerto Rico?!

[stryker]

Now here are the pictures taken to the transmission of BP74i, it seems to have some leakage somewhere which i discover when i did some pressure washing on all under Panther, untill now it's working perfectly with no fails, slipping or shudder.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/4r70w1.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/4r70w2.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/4r70w3.JPG
Closer pic of the 4R70W pan impregnated with fluid.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/4r70w4.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/4r70w5.JPG

I have in schedule to do a pressure wash to all under Panther and lubrication then I can see where is the leak if it has a leak.

[stryker]

Now this few pics are from driveshaft to differential.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/diff1.JPG
The 8.8 diff as you see has plenty of dirt and rust as the swaybar too which it is 21mm, the cover is aluminum but it looks it has been painted, but I will solve that too.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/diff2.JPG
Confirmed, the gears are 3.55 as you can see the digit in the circle is a 3 but is difficult to see due that is very near the nut of the cover.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/driveshaft.JPG
! Blah ! steel driveshaft buy it has remedy too, a MMC one and solved. :burnout:

[stryker]

Now this batch of pics are for the exhaust it has rust and the OEM mufflers are very bigger and ordinary, I have plans to replace them but I need advice in what mufflers to buy, so put your suggestions.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/exhaust1.JPG
I think this is a H- type exhaaust. what difference makes the X to H pipe style.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/exhaust2.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/exhaust3.JPG
Bigger,ordinary & rusted mufflers,clamps & tubes.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/exhaust4.JPG
Worn both rubber hangers but i have a fresh pair ready to be installed.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/exhaust5.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/exhaust6.JPG
Here's left & right resonators, I don't know what's the function of these because all my previous panthers was single exhaust and they don't come with resonators.

[LeoVampire]

It looks like your taking a lot of pride in it already and making it all your own!

BTW my other half is from Ponce Puerto Rico originally.

Thanks for the pics and updates on all your doing on her! :beer:

[stryker]

It looks like your taking a lot of pride in it already and making it all your own!

BTW my other half is from Ponce Puerto Rico originally.

Thanks for the pics and updates on all your doing on her! :beer: Ahhhh so your wife is Boricua ha ! nice mang :D about BP74i still more to come keep watching, bro. :up:

[GAMike]

X vs. H Stryker is mainly a sound thing......... X pipes have a lil more of a high pitch, where the H has a lil deeper rumble......

In high HP vehicles, the X may flow more efficiently too, but if you are not building the motor up or adding an SC, it really is what you like soundwise. Nothing more.

As far as what to go with for your exhaust set up, that is such a subjective thing. The only thing I will offer, is that Magnaflow mufflers come in a stainless steel finish, and may resist corrosion from salt better than Flowmasters ect. :beer:

[stryker]

X vs. H Stryker is mainly a sound thing......... X pipes have a lil more of a high pitch, where the H has a lil deeper rumble......

In high HP vehicles, the X may flow more efficiently too, but if you are not building the motor up or adding an SC, it really is what you like soundwise. Nothing more.

As far as what to go with for your exhaust set up, that is such a subjective thing. The only thing I will offer, is that Magnaflow mufflers come in a stainless steel finish, and may resist corrosion from salt better than Flowmasters ect. :beer: :thanks: for your advice Mang, i will have in present at the time to choose the mufflers or change the complete exhaust system.

[stryker]

Greeting Marauderers again now I post a few pics of the front traction.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/KYBshock.JPG
Yeap Mangs aftermarket Shocks I note too softly the suspension so this are my findings, the front shocks was replaced for this crap KYB ones.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/KYBshock2.JPG
This pic shows the model of the shock KYB GR-2 but a police interceptor shocks for front and rear are ready to be installed and get the front NN/NUL police springs to stiff better the ride I hate those floaty & fluffy suspension.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/frntlink.JPG
now I show one of the front link this one is severely deteriorated if you can note the rubber boot is mostly worn but a pair of MOOG ones wait to be installed.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/pittman.JPG
here's the pittman arm with excess of old grease and plus note the front swaybar bushing worn and old and the swaybar rusted.

The whole front suspension needs and complete restore but this are the parts in process to recieve to upgrade.

1-MOOG front links (2)
2-MOOG Pittman arm
3-Police NN/NUL front springs and isolators
4-Police front shocks and boots
5-Energy suspension front swaybar bushings

[stryker]

Well mangs this pics are from the rear suspension.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/rearlink.JPG
Here you can see all rusted the link is very old and the bushings are very worn and if you see the swaybar is rusted too.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/rrsbb.JPG
Here's the rear swaybar rusted and the bushing worn for the time and even the differential is rusted too, i think that this Panther was exposed to salt at some time.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/rrshock1.JPG
left rear shock as you note is leaking the fluid so same are the right shock.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/rrshock2.JPG
Right shock leaking and everything else rusted.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/rasadj.JPG
If i'm not mistaken this is the air suspension adjuster to raise or lower more the rear of the Panther.

Measures to solve this was taken too and here's the list.

1-Energy suspension rear links aand swaybar bushings.
2-Air springs and compressor from Arnott.
3-Police rear shocks & boots.

[stryker]

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I take this pic when I exit from Pep Boys and see this good cared Box Panther Mercury, yep still exist this type of Panthers.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/more_parts.JPG
This is part of what i shop.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/rear_floor_mats.JPG
Built Ford Tough. :burnout:

[stryker]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/engine_cover.JPG
Sorry mangs I forgot to tell this engine cover comes with the Panther just i remove it to clean it it was very dirt, but i will do a power wash to the complete engine and later sprayed with WD-40 to prevent it to sick the dirt and dust.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/bumpercrack.JPG
Unfortunally this is one of the minus of the BP74i a crack on the rear driver side of the bumper.

[Chevyguy]

Great pictures MANG

You have plenty of work ahead of you with that new Panther, sadly the underneath of the car shows the age more than the exterior/interior.

I have only seen one other cloth interior P-74 and it was a 98. Does your car have the EATC or the manual air conditioning?? Does it have dual power seats both with door controls? Those are also typical P-74 items.

I would suspect that trans pan is leaky do a full drain and refill with Mercon V check for the gasket. I bet someone used the crap cork one and threw out the great stock rubber/steel one.

Make sure you get those front springs quickly, the 92-02 springs are discontinued and you have to find em in stock somewhere to get em.

I share your horror of finding coil springs where the air springs should be. Both my Lincolns were in similar shape. And to make it worse, no insulators and both had horrible springs installed. The 94 had massive springs which hardly allowed the suspension to move, while the 96 had soft saggy springs which would rub the tires with a 110 lb grandma in the back seat.

I have a nearly new set of Arnott air springs, just got a pair of beat but working spares from the junkyard for $30 along with good solenoids and O rings. One still had pressure!!

Funny thing was the car had NO AXLE and was sitting on the ground, but nobody took the air springs. I was able to harvest them, if the axle was still there it would have been nearly impossible to remove them.

[stryker]

Great pictures MANG

You have plenty of work ahead of you with that new Panther, sadly the underneath of the car shows the age more than the exterior/interior.

I have only seen one other cloth interior P-74 and it was a 98. Does your car have the EATC or the manual air conditioning?? Does it have dual power seats both with door controls? Those are also typical P-74 items.

I would suspect that trans pan is leaky do a full drain and refill with Mercon V check for the gasket. I bet someone used the crap cork one and threw out the great stock rubber/steel one.

Make sure you get those front springs quickly, the 92-02 springs are discontinued and you have to find em in stock somewhere to get em.

I share your horror of finding coil springs where the air springs should be. Both my Lincolns were in similar shape. And to make it worse, no insulators and both had horrible springs installed. The 94 had massive springs which hardly allowed the suspension to move, while the 96 had soft saggy springs which would rub the tires with a 110 lb grandma in the back seat.

I have a nearly new set of Arnott air springs, just got a pair of beat but working spares from the junkyard for $30 along with good solenoids and O rings. One still had pressure!!

Funny thing was the car had NO AXLE and was sitting on the ground, but nobody took the air springs. I was able to harvest them, if the axle was still there it would have been nearly impossible to remove them. I appreciate your observations and Yesss I really have a lot of work with my panther and believe me i am very motivated in bring back this Panther closer to new in performance and to hold heavy use due that this will be my DD Panther and I cannot take risks so that's why Iam doing what I call "AGGRESSIVE MODS" changing what I note suspicious to collapse and changing all fluids possible to bring it to like new in function, Well CHEVYGUY mang in order to your questions I will provide the answers.

NO. unfortunally My Panther only have adjustable the driver seat with lumbar.

The climate control is manual and not digital (buttons & electronic)

About the tranny, I buy a large capacity pan and the filter plus I have 6 Qts of trans oil but I will not do a power flush and a complete oil change to avoid the risk to start slipping and shuddering I also have the good Gasket rubber/steel one from the 2003 MGM.

Thanks for the news about the springs tomorrow I will visit my people at the Ford parts House to place the order not only for the front NN/NUL but the rear HH/HAP too to have it reserved in case I decided to leave the rear suspension on coil springs.

I have the catalog from Arnott industries and will place the order for the complete air suspension (compressor,air springs plus spare solenoids and extras) In my case I prefeer to buy'em new than used due to wear for the use.

Today I take BP74i to my mangs in Pep Boys to do flushing and replace the fluids of power steering,radiator & brakes, only fluids waiting to replace are differential and transmission (partial).

[Chevyguy]

You DO know the torque converter has a drain??, you can remove 11-12 quarts of transmission fluid if you drain the converter and drop the pan.

This plug was deleted late in the 2001 model year. Rotate the engine CLOCKWISE to find the plug, never rotate counter-clockwise this could jump a tooth on the timing chains (Did not know this before 1!!)

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q329/folingo/2001%20Crown%20Victoria/Transmission%20service/P9230886.jpg

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q329/folingo/2001%20Crown%20Victoria/Transmission%20service/P9230900.jpg

[RF Overlord]

i will do a power wash to the complete engine and later sprayed with WD-40 to prevent it to sick the dirt and dust.Osvaldo, be careful about power-washing the motor. Due to the design of the heads and intake manifold on the 2V, the spark plugs sit in deep wells that are open to water intrusion, especially if there is a lot of pressure behind it. You may get a misfire immediately afterwards and it's a real pain to remove all the COPs and dry all the water out of the wells. Plus, if the COP boots are cracked or dried out, that's even worse. You might want to consider getting replacements (just the boots) as they're inexpensive and can save headaches later.

[bugsyc]

I love your enthusiasm..There's nothing as great as a happy car owner..Your new car looks great and all your efforts to bring her back to like new will be your own reward..I also like the term Marauderers..Stay well and best of luck with new Panther..By the way, I lived in P.R. for a few years back in the 70's..Beautiful island..I went to the Interamerican University in Hato Rey..I lived in Rio Piedras...Love the island and go back every few years to vacation..Alot of changes since I've lived there..Again congrats on new car..Keep pictures coming...bugsy c:beer:

[stryker]

I love your enthusiasm..There's nothing as great as a happy car owner..Your new car looks great and all your efforts to bring her back to like new will be your own reward..I also like the term Marauderers..Stay well and best of luck with new Panther..By the way, I lived in P.R. for a few years back in the 70's..Beautiful island..I went to the Interamerican University in Hato Rey..I lived in Rio Piedras...Love the island and go back every few years to vacation..Alot of changes since I've lived there..Again congrats on new car..Keep pictures coming...bugsy c:beer: Thanks Mang my efforts will continue untill BP74i will be ready to resist heavy use, as I tell in the first posts due to the state of many parts I begin the "Aggressive mods" to put BP74i in shape still more to do and pictures will keep coming to show the progress of BP74i. :banana2: :burnout:

[stryker]

Osvaldo, be careful about power-washing the motor. Due to the design of the heads and intake manifold on the 2V, the spark plugs sit in deep wells that are open to water intrusion, especially if there is a lot of pressure behind it. You may get a misfire immediately afterwards and it's a real pain to remove all the COPs and dry all the water out of the wells. Plus, if the COP boots are cracked or dried out, that's even worse. You might want to consider getting replacements (just the boots) as they're inexpensive and can save headaches later. Thanks for your advice RFOVERLORD Mang but I will let that job to my mechanic he knows how to do the cleaning he do it to all my pasts Panthers without a problem he do it so well and profesional that you can eat in the engine and i am paying attention in the engine to do more mods and replace parts that looks suspicious.

[stryker]

new findings discovered in the engine bay of BP74i upper and lower control arms bushings the rubber part is worn and cracked due to the time but several measures are taken, check the pic.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/moreheavyparts.JPG
MOOG K8703-upper control arm bushings.
MOOG K8297-lower control arm bushings.

and to make the panther ride more colder I get the motorcraft AGSF22FM1 (22c) and the 180c Tstat ( not pictured).

[stryker]

:cool4: Now this are the 180*c Termostat and the O ring or gasket.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/tstatgasket.JPG

[stryker]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/Pep_Boys.JPG (http://javascript<b></b>:;)
:rolleyes: at the far back you can see where was did some of the tune ups and repair process to BP74i, Pep Boys they work very nice and customer treat is great. sorry for the poor quality of the pic.

[stryker]

:cool: Well Marauderers, in this aggressive mods not only mechanical is involved there's a sound Aggressive mods and here I present the Imprrrrrrrrrrrrrrrresive :eek: equipment waiting to be mounted
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/X789.JPG
Here's the heart of the sound equipment, a Kenwood Excelon KDC-X789 CD-Receiver with many functions as you can see in the box plus it can be adapted the control for the ipod.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/kcaip500.JPG
And this are the interface to connect the ipod and manage it trough the radio, the Kenwood KCA-iP500.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/kdccx87.JPG
Now this is the extended CD changer if you like to still hearing music from cd's it has capacity to 12 CD, the Kenwood Excelon KDC-CX87.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/kfcx680.JPG
Now to hear very awesome the music you need to have excelent speakers, well here are the Kenwood Excelon KFC-X680 6x8 door speakers.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/kfcx6900.JPG
This are the rear 6x9 speakers the Kenwood Excelon KFC-X6900, very powerful.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/xxv02a.JPG
And this is the main power provider to the sound system, the Kenwood XXV-02A power amplifier combined with a Hugfen 1.2 Farad capacitor, this will be mounted at the space at the side of the Spare tire in trunk.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/radiokit.JPG
Now this are the kit to use it in the space of double din, only thing to get is the Harness kit to install in the radio to the OEM connectors of the car reciever without cutting cables.

More to come. :burnout:

[stryker]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/rear_sound_baffles.JPG
This is the rear 6x9 speakers plastic baffles to replace those fluffy crap oem ones.

[stryker]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/Kiwiwifi.JPG
I found this in pep boys and I think it is interesting so I buy it.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/Kiwiwifi2.JPG
This is the reverse of the box showing the three apps you can buy in the apple app store for this device, the first two are very interesting but they are expensive($40,54,4.99) I buy the fuzzy car app, the others i paln to buy it but later.

[stryker]

Yesterday part of the special order came to Pep boys and this is the items.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/ens1.JPG
Energy Suspension front swaybar bushings gresable 1 1/8

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/ens2.JPG
Energy Suspension rear swaybar Links kit.

the rear swaybar bushings take more time to came so still in backorder.

[stryker]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/brakefluid.JPG
In the past week I take the Panther to Pep Boys to do a flushing and replace of fluids of Radiator,Power steering and Brakes, this pic showa how clean if the new fluids now, in the pic is the resevoir of brake fluid inside. :rolleyes:

[stryker]

:type: Now i will show the recent cosmetic mod, now this is not a Sticker like I did to M-75i, this is a cover which fit perfect as pics show.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/gasdoor1.JPG
Presenting the fuel door cover.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/gasdoor2.JPG
This are the two sided tapes to put on the cover and later to attach to the OEM fuel door after cleaning the surface.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/gasdoor3.JPG
Double side tapes are put it and is redy to attach to the fuel door.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/gasdoor4.JPG
Now is putted in the fuel door and pressed a few seconds 10-15 seconds.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/gasdoor5.JPG
And the final result.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/gasdoor6.JPG
This pic shows better the result, it stays strong and give the panther an sporty and aggressive look, but it don't stops here there's more to come. :burnout:

[LeoVampire]

WOW your going to town on this car fast! :beer:

[stryker]

:cool4: Yessss LEOVAMPIRE Mang and more faster are the " AGGRESSIVE MODS" today I recieve the high capacity transmission pan buy it to Dennis reinhart and so I buy 7 Qts of MerconV Only thing I need to get is the tranny Filter which I will buy it tomorrow and also I buy the differencial oil but i amsoil brand 75w90, the only oils to change are Tranny & Differential but Tranny will be parcial I don't dare to do the flush and change all oil to avoid the risk that the tranny start slipping & shuddering due to the high milleage of the Panther and I don't know when was the last time it was changed tranny oil ( If it was changed) the Panther don't have maintenance history, mayor owner's of cars here don't do that but I do, all my previous Panthers have an file with all repairs,tune-ups, etc. Well Mang if you think that this pics was the last, you wrong Mang there's more to come. :burnout:

[Chevyguy]

You can drain the torque converter and drop the pan of the trans. Just disconnect the battery cable for 10 min before starting it up. This will reset the PCM settings to the default and increase the pressure in the trans so it won't slip with the new fluid.

[stryker]

:eek: Well mangs a problem has ocurred with BP74i, while I was driving it suddenly i start to hear some loud and annoiyng noise that came from the front suspension I stopped and push down the Panther and feel and hear the squeaking noise but I cannot identifiyng where comes precisely but am affraid that the front links can't hold anymore and are about to collapse, other thing is that the front shocks are not the OEM and are a crap, garbage, :censor: so I think it's time to start the 1st phase of aggressive mods with the parts i have while I get the rest, by now I have determined to replace the rear corroed springs with the ones that have MERC-75 INTERCEPTOR which I stored after replace them for a police rear HAP ones, they are in very good state so this monday i will deliver BP74i to my mechanic to begin what I called...

1st Phase of "AGGRESSIVE " mods

1- MOOG front links
2-MOOG idler arm
3-Motorcraft Police Interceptor front Shocks and protective shock boots
4-MOOG upper and lower control arm bushings
5-Motorcraft AGSF22FM sparkplugs 22c
6- Stant 180c thermostat and Motorcraft gasket
7-Mercury Rear Coil springs
8-Ford coil spring isolators
9-Energy suspension rear swaybar links
10-Motorcraft Police Interceptor rear shocks and protective shock boots


I will use the mercury coil springs while I decided if I use Police HAP springs or the Arnott Airsprings. I will keep noticed about the repairs and if possible pics but once repaired will take more pics to show the progress in mods to BP74i . :burnout:

[stryker]

Well Mangs, today I will lift the BP74i to inspect the front in search of the failure that is causing the squeaking noise annd took some pics to show. :rolleyes:

[DOOM]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_1725.JPG (http://javascript<b></b>:;)
Engine bay

Shame on you!!!
look at how filthy that engine bay is! :puke:

That brake fluid looks like coca cola. :shake:

:flamer: :banned:

[stryker]

Shame on you!!!
look at how filthy that engine bay is! :puke:

That brake fluid looks like coca cola. :shake:

:flamer: :banned: :laugh: ! Bwaaaaa ha ha haha ha ha haaaaaaa ! I knew you will do something like that my mang, but don't worry Brake systen was flused and added Syntetic new brake fluid Valvoline, but in fact you right about the dirty engine bay but there's other things that require urgent attention, I promise you DOOM mang thhat when I complete the 1st phase of "AGGRESSIVE MODS" I will take care of that issue of the engine bay dirty. :rofl:

[DOOM]

:up:

:beer:

[stryker]

:o This pics are of the new Boots (tires) putted to BP74i check this out.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/Nexen1.JPG

With tires installed
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/Nexen2.JPG

On the road with the new tires NEXEN CP641
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/Nexen5.JPG

One of the 4 Boots NEXEN CP641 P235/60R16
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/Nexen3.JPG


On the road ready to ride heading to home
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/Nexen4.JPG

Detailing the tires after wahing the BP74i
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/detailtire.JPG



:burnout:

[stryker]

:cool: after washed and waxed.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/clean1.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/clean5.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/clean4.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/clean2.JPG

Now it looks much better but needs more to make it more intimidating and menacing to the crap garbage sport compacts and I will take care of that. :burnout:

[ctrlraven]

Make sure you take pics of your new correct Silverstar turn signal bulbs once you install them mang!

[stryker]

Make sure you take pics of your new correct Silverstar turn signal bulbs once you install them mang! Don't worry about it I will post pics of the crappy new ones VS the discontinued ones which look far awesome. :burnout:

[CBT]

:cool: after washed and waxed.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/clean2.JPG


Neat picture, I like the sun rays streaming down on it. :beer:

[stryker]

:) Glad you like it mang.

[CBT]

:) Glad you like it mang.

Black out some of that chrome and you will get a little more of a sinister look.

[DOOM]

Black out some of that chrome and you will get a little more of a sinister look.

Or just get a MARAUDER! :P

[CBT]

Or just get a MARAUDER! :P

I know! Stryker has been here since 2004, longer than a lot of people, but he hasn't given up on his dream:beer:
Stryker you need to move up here!

[stryker]

Well mangs this is the new horrible findings I discover of the damaged front suspension and things discovered.
WARNING, if you have heart diseases, high blood pressure, urinary incontinence, was recently operated in the eyes, asma patient, Epilepsia, Nervious patient, are you eating, or you are a Panther car enthusiast/lovers take your pills because images are choking.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/brkenlink2.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/linkworn1.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/swaybarlinkworn.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/swaybarlinkworn2.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/brkelink.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/idlerworn.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/wornbushing2.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/wornbushing1.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/uppercntrlarmworn2.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/worn2.JPG


Disgusting pics but not all is losted, the parts was buyed and ready to install I speak with my mechanic and this friday the Panther will be admitted to a mayor operation.

[stryker]

This pic is the master cylinder which has a smeller leaking which cause to the ABS light turns on twice but a new one is buyed and ready to install.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/brkeboosterreservoir.JPG

[CBT]

How do you know it's the master cylinder and not the brake booster?


This pic is the master cylinder which has a smeller leaking which cause to the ABS light turns on twice but a new one is buyed and ready to install.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/brkeboosterreservoir.JPG

[fastblackmerc]

How do you know it's the master cylinder and not the brake booster?
There is no fluid in the brake booster, just vacuum.

The leaking master cylinder may have damaged the diaphragm inside the booster. Brake fluid and rubber is not a good mix.

[stryker]

Black out some of that chrome and you will get a little more of a sinister look. LIKE THIS.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/honeycomb.JPG
I buy this front grill honeycomb from a Police Interceptor Donor for $80.00 and when I recieve back my BP74i from the mechanic I will install it but first I will clean it nice. :burnout:

[stryker]

Or just get a MARAUDER! :P That's my future plans DOOM mang but any Marauder and to get it I will have to travel USA here in P.R. are common to see Marauders just Crown vics or Grand Marquis and Town cars.

[stryker]

I know! Stryker has been here since 2004, longer than a lot of people, but he hasn't given up on his dream:beer:
Stryker you need to move up here! I wish my CBT Mang, and you right in what you say, I will not give it up in my dream to own a Marauder. :banana2:

[stryker]

How do you know it's the master cylinder and not the brake booster? Because the mechanic inspect it and he told me to get the Master Cylinder, the same thing that the mechanics in Pep Boys observe when they did the flushing of brake system but due that the Booster has rust i will talk to the mechanic that inspec it very well in case to replace it too. :burn:

[stryker]

Yeah FASTBLACKMERC Mang you said it but I think I will buy the brake booster too, one new part together with a rusted one no match besides the new booster costs $80.00 and with the L.E.O. discount costs less.

[stryker]

Well mangs today I leave BP74i in the workshop to be restored in the following.

restore complete front & rear suspension ( except front springs)
install sparkplugs
install 22c thermostat
master cylinder & vallve
replace old muffler and tail rubberhangers
replace transmission pan for a high capacity one and replace tranny oil (depends on the state of the oil) and tranny filter
revision of the "check engine" light and if everything is ok delete it

let's see what are the results I will keep you all posted, in the meantime check it out this pics.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/ready_to_go.JPG

[ctrlraven]

Did you get your turn signal bulbs?

[stryker]

These are the parts to restore the suspension and make it more pleasant to drive the BP74i, Enjoy it.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/upperballjoint.JPG
Upper balljoints

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/lowerballjoint.JPG
Lower balljoints

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/ensRSBkit.JPG
This kit from ENS comes complete for the rear swaybar, swaybar 21mm bushings and the links and the grease for the bushings.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/enstag.JPG
This is the number for the kit for rear swaybar bushing kit for Panthers from 98 to 2002.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/mastercylinder.JPG
Here's the master cylinder from Pep Boys it has lifetime warranty.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/toll.JPG
Electronic toll kit.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/nameplate.JPG
Everyone knows what is this, up is the mounting tape for this nameplate.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/frntisolators.JPG
This are the front springs isolator in rubber but I will check with ENS to get the poly isolators so equal i will do with the rear spring ones.

[stryker]

This will be put it on fenders to make it clear that this is not any crown vic, specially to the dumb sport compact riders here to "Beware Panther in the road"
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/D5268-C4_6interceptor.jpg

:banana2: :burnout:

[stryker]

More of the parts to bring suspension to new and restored.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/rear_spng_kit.JPG
The rear kit contains two 2003 Grand marquis springs (DMV spring code) 4 spring boosters and the isolators,

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/newidler.JPG
Idler arm

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/Spark_kit.JPG
22c spark plugs platinum with thread and boot protective grease.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_2239.JPG
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/insidepan.JPG
This two pics are of the high capacity tranny pan buyed to DR ( Dennis Reinhart)

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_2237.JPG
Ahhh ít's me with my new gadget, Apple in-ear headphones with mic for use in my iphone.

[stryker]

Did you get your turn signal bulbs? :shake: Nope !, i will call my father in law cause the address I give you is where he lives and when I recieve a package he call me.

[stryker]

:o 1st day without my Panther and i'm getting boring so I will work in the future next mods to BP74i.

[stryker]

Today (yesterday) I recieve the 3" fuel filter mod from MUSCLEMERC, and when the mechanic finish with the repairs I will install the mod and took some pics after installed. Thank you MUSCLEMERC. :thanks: :banana2: :burnout:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_2311.JPG (javascript:;)

[stryker]

:D Today I recieve from CTRLRAVEN the Sylvania Silverstar bulbs and waiting to install them in BP74i.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/silverstar.JPG
I will post pics with the crappy silverstars vs the discontinued silverstars, wait for it, it's gone to be interesting. :) :cool: :burnout:

[ctrlraven]

They will go good with your blue car also. Just make sure when you install them not to touch the bulb glass with your bare hand cause you don't want any oil from your hands getting on the bulb.

[GAMike]

They will go good with your blue car also. Just make sure when you install them not to touch the bulb glass with your bare hand cause you don't want any oil from your hands getting on the bulb.


+2....... wear rubber gloves:D

[stryker]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/cooler2.JPG (javascript:;)
The tranny cooler install was suspended and the cooler I returned to the store, in the observation I did to BP74i I found this.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/2radiators.JPG
I follow the the transmission lines untill here which I think is a second radiator for the tranny oil, but my question now is if I can add a cooler in conjunction with the OEM, I have other doubts,
1- which is the top temperature for the tranny oil to function.
2-Can I adapt a temp indicator like the "auto meter " ones and where I connect it.

any aportation will be granted mangs. :confused: :D :cool4:

[stryker]

+2....... wear rubber gloves:D Don't worry GAMike & CTRLRAVEN I will use glove and take the precaution to install the bulbs ans after that I will take pics and post it here mangs.

[fastblackmerc]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/cooler2.JPG (javascript:;)
The tranny cooler install was suspended and the cooler I returned to the store, in the observation I did to BP74i I found this.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/2radiators.JPG
I follow the the transmission lines untill here which I think is a second radiator for the tranny oil, but my question now is if I can add a cooler in conjunction with the OEM, I have other doubts,
1- which is the top temperature for the tranny oil to function.
2-Can I adapt a temp indicator like the "auto meter " ones and where I connect it.

any aportation will be granted mangs. :confused: :D :cool4:
The cooler the tranny fluid is the better. Heat is the enemy of a transmission.

Add the after market cooler in series with the factory cooler.

Hook it up like this:

The output line from the factory cooler to the input of the aftermarket cooler.
Output from the aftermarket cooler to the return factory return line.

You can mount the sending unit in the tranny pan, a service port on the transmission or use the adapter block to mount the sender in the return line. If you use the adapter block just remember to ground the block.

[RF Overlord]

1- which is the top temperature for the tranny oil to function. 2-Can I adapt a temp indicator like the "auto meter " ones and where I connect it.Jerry Wroblewski, the "father of the 4R70W" has said that every 20° over 180°F cuts the life of the fluid in half. This, of course, applies to continuous temp, not intermittent, so if the temp occasionally spikes over 180° in heavy traffic, it's not a concern unless it gets REALLY high. You might want to install the gauge first and see what your temps are without the auxiliary cooler...you may not need it, especially since you have the larger finned aluminium pan.

There are a number of mounting methods you can use...under dash, A-pillar pod, steering column pod...pick the one you think looks best.

[ctrlraven]

Jerry Wroblewski, the "father of the 4R70W" has said that every 20° over 180°F cuts the life of the fluid in half. This, of course, applies to continuous temp, not intermittent, so if the temp occasionally spikes over 180° in heavy traffic, it's not a concern unless it gets REALLY high. You might want to install the gauge first and see what your temps are without the auxiliary cooler...you may not need it, especially since you have the larger finned aluminium pan.

There are a number of mounting methods you can use...under dash, A-pillar pod, steering column pod...pick the one you think looks best.
Thanks for posting that. I kept forgetting to post up about that cause I wanted to know about it. I believe mine so far has only reach about 170° and that's with some heavy footing in about 85-95° humid weather so far. Still some hot days to come.

[stryker]

:thanks: You FASTBLACKMERC & RFOVERLORD for your help, i will get the gauges and all the stuff necesary and about the aftermarket tranny cooler I will try to get this style.http://performanceparts.com/performance_parts_images/flex-a-lite_4190.jpg

Or this.
http://performanceparts.com/performance_parts_images/b_and_m_70298.jpg

Or the Hayden " The Dawg" which is like the ones above.

[ctrlraven]

This is all you need http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tru-Cool-MAX-transmission-cooler-4739-1-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4c f66a4d70QQitemZ330551676272QQp tZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fParts Q5fAccessories

This what was recommend to me by several members and works great. The fan is a little over kill for a stock power range car. But it is you car mang and between the two you posted you want a stacked cooler like the second one (b&m).

[stryker]

:thanks: CTRLRAVEN mang, for your advices I will get the Autometer gauge and pod and about the cooler i like more the B&M but I will use it in conjuntion with the OEM cooler more cooler the better and with a high capacity pan will be more better. :burnout:

[RF Overlord]

between the two you posted you want a stacked cooler like the second one (b&m).From DANA Corp's web site: "While the plate-and-fin coolers offer high heat transfer performance and low air-side pressure drop, the stack-plate coolers feature very high durability. These coolers are installed on vehicle fronts for auxiliary cooling of passenger cars and light trucks."

So I guess if you can install it in a place that is protected from road debris and major vibration, the finned-type is better, but I doubt it matters all THAT much in a street-driven car that isn't heavily modified. Either one is an improvement over stock.

[stryker]

Well Mangs & GMangs, the mechanic call me this morning and he found the following parts deteriorated and need replace urgent
1-Valve cover gasket both sides, there's leaking oil
2- the tie rods are deteriorated too need to be replaced and the right sleeve.

The parts are here ready to be delivered and continue the restoration.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/sleeve.JPG
Moog right sleeve

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/tierod1.JPG
This is one of the two longer tierods Moog

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/tierod2.JPG
This are one of the two Moog short tie rods

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/valvecovergasket.JPG
This are on of the two Valve cover gaskets Motorcraft.


:banana2: :banana: :cuke: :bunny2:

[stryker]

:burn:Last repair report of BP74i

The only parts that was not installed was the shocks protecting boots due to fitting issues, far from that the rest of the parts was successfully installed also the transmission pan and the fluid was replaced the mechanic did a inspection to the existing oil and was in good condition all the front suspension was repaired on all the critical parts and so equal the rear suspension, the spark plugs and 180c Tstat was installed too and a few adjustments to engine done, the brake master cylinder and valve i hope the Panther be ready to intimidate the roads by tomorrow and if the climate permits I will take BP74i to a car wash to be deeply cleaned from top to underneath and a waxing, then when it comes back to house I will be done the second tune up and I will add other parts such as the wheel spacers, front police interceptor grill, amber style Sylvania silverstars signal bulbs, Musclemerc fuel filter mod, front Ford racing license plate and holder and rear Police interceptor nameplate. Watch for it very interesting. :cool: :eek: :cool4: :coolman:

[stryker]

A thing i'm worring was that the mechanic forget to install the magnet that goes inside the OEM pan, what are the issues that can occur if the magnet is not inside the pan ? any help would be granted mangs one more thing I keep the Magnet and the OEM pan i will clean it and store just in case. :confused:

[stryker]

! AT LAST ! I recieve the call of my mechanic, the Panther BP74i is ready to intimidate on the streets and roads and displace menacing, well Marauderers I go when I get back I will post again, C-YA mangs. :up:

[RF Overlord]

the mechanic forget to install the magnet that goes inside the OEM pan, what are the issues that can occur if the magnet is not inside the pan ?The magnet is there primarily to collect wear particles from the metal portions of the transmission. Since most wear occurs in the first 10-15,000 miles from new, your transmission is probably not generating that many wear particles now, so it should not be a major issue. Your new pan has a drain plug, so just do a drain & fill every few oil changes or once a year...whatever fits your schedule.

You could epoxy a strip of ferrous metal to the inside of the pan and put the magnet back, too.


the Panther BP74i is ready to intimidate on the streets and roads and displace menacing, :woohoo:

Congrats Osvaldo...you've done a LOT of work to that car, now go out and ENJOY it! :burn:

[stryker]

:thanks: a lot Mang yesterday I wash and wax BP74i after bring it from the workshop also I did a pressure cleaning underneath the Panther by myself and I remove plenty of dirt and grime siticky but now it looks very better. :burnout:

[stryker]

I took yesterday some :camera: of the restored parts so later I will post the pics. :cool:

[stryker]

Ok Marauderers, BP74i was successfully repaired from the severly damage suspencion and here are the pics of the new parts installed, enjoy them.

FRONT SUSPENSION.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_2447.JPG
CONTROL ARM BUSHING

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_2451.JPG
DRIVER'S SIDE UPPER CONTROL ARM RESTORED

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_2448.JPG
UPPER BALLJOINT PASSENGER'S SIDE

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_2450.JPG
UPPER CONTROL ARM BUSHING LEFT DRIVER'S SIDE

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_2460.JPG
LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_2461.JPG
LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING PASSENGER'S SIDE

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_2462.JPG
LOWER BALLJOINT PASSENGER'S SIDE

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_2457.JPG
IDLER ARM AND ENERGY SUSPENSION FRONT SWAYBAR BUSHING

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_2458.JPG
PASSENGER'S SIDE ADJUSTER AND TIEROD

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_2456.JPG
UPPER BALLJOINT DRIVER'S SIDE

[stryker]

:cool:---- more to come mangs... :banana2: :burnout:

[stryker]

Continuation of the repairs, ENJOY !

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_2454.JPG
FRONT SWAYBAR LINK & UPPERBALLJOINT

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_2455.JPG
FRONT SWAYBAR LINK, LOWER BALLJOINT & TIEROD


http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_2456.JPG
UPPERBALLJOINT

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_2453.JPG
ENERGY SUSPENSION FRONT SWAYBAR GREASABLE BUSHING

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_2452.JPG
MASTER CYLINDER REMANUFACTURED PLUS NEW BRAKE FLUID

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_2449.JPG
NEW VALVE COVER GASKETS


MORE TO COME... :banana:

[stryker]

Well mangs right now i'm working in the trasformation of BP74i, more radical,intinidating,menacing apperance pics will be posted soon, ! WATCH FOR IT MANGS ! :cool: :eek: :coolman:

[stryker]

Well MARAUDERERS as all you know I was working in washing and making mods to BP74i !BUT! it's time for a break to drink coffee & eat donuts as a L.E.O. ( Law Enforcement Officer) this is a must so when I finish will continue of course pics are taken for the pleasure of your eyes to keep watching the thread that a LOT of pics are ready to be posted. :burnout:

[CBT]

You will have a new car when you get done :beer:

[stryker]

:cool: My estimate CBT mang, you're not too far from the thruth i am determined to bring it to a close to new and very performing. :burnout: