What would you do to a Marauder that has been in storage for a few years?

[edarahk]

As a general tune up? Hoses? Belts?
oil/air/fuel filter of course, but does anything come to mind that you would do?

Thanks :)

[edarahk]

Anyone? :D

[Trevor M]

You should order 4:10 gears, a tune and get an intake. That will make it like new :D:D:D

[guspech750]

A supercharger.

:burnout:


Sent from The White House on taxpayers dimes.

DTR + 4.10's + Eaton swap = Wreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedom

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Drain the gas and get some new before trying to start.
New coolant (with burping).
Tranny fluid.

Battery good?

Flush brake fluid?

Flat spots on tires?

Do tell about this long hibernating Marauder.

[Pat]

As the previous post states.

Plus change fuel filter,engine oil and filter, add addidtive to gas tank to absorb water, run fuel pump by a cycling key, no engine start, with schrader valve off (collect gasoline in container) until line is flushed. When engine starts, warm up to operating temp, go to nearest open road and do several WOT runs (short) to reseat rings.

[justbob]

Make it a race car! :thumbup:


Self proclaimed Builder Of Badassery.

Buy it, Break it, Build it BETTER.
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[Mr. Man]

Change all filters and fluids you can. I'd swap out spark plugs and serpentine belt. Inspect brakes, battery, tires, hoses and all lights to make sure they work or are in good shape. Run the gas out of it and fill with new. After running it for a short time inspect for leaks at all seal locations, WP, axles, transmission etc. Give it a good bath and wax job. I'd also baby it for a time till I was confident all systems seemed GO.

[WhatsUpDOHC]

I wouldn't run the old gas. The octane could be in the toilet.

[EMAS]

Do not change the fuel filter, leave the existing one in there until you've run a couple of tanks through it.

[WPG_Merc]

Sea-foam the in the tank & some in the throttle body (https://www.google.ca/search?client=firefox-a&hs=TM3&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&q=throttle+body&spell=1&sa=X&ei=hAn3Ut6oPIW0ygHVvIHwCA&ved=0CCYQBSgA&biw=1360&bih=641)
Is there pics. :)

[Motorhead350]

Tell the owner he is an idiot.

[boatmangc]

Change oil, flush brake lines, pump fuel and flush fuel lines.

Drive it like you stole it!!!

[edarahk]

Thanks for the advice gentlemen.

Car belonged to my father who passed away 2009, have the opportunity to buy it from my mom. I remember my dad never letting anyone near the thing much less drive it and he was meticulous about taking care of it. I do remember riding in it with him, always loved it. It's in amazing shape. Sat in the garage with the car cover on since 2009. In 2011 my mom started driving it once in a while... she's put ~3000 miles on it in 3 years. When she got it on the road she had it serviced, and replaced all the tires, I don't know what all was done.

I offered to buy it from her back then but she wouldn't sell it, even though she wasn't doing anything with it.

Now's she offered it to me.
She explained it seems to have a little hesitation when accelerating from a stop. I don't know if she changed the fuel or anything, but it should be somewhat fresh. The tires look new to me, and it has a thick clear rubbery film on the front of the hood and bumper.

It's DTR, clear is perfect no swirls or anything. No mods whatsoever not even an intake or tune or anything. And the leather still looks new.

This will be a nice project with great sentimental value.
Again guys thanks for the advice.

[larryo340]

Sorry to hear about your father.

Sounds like a sweet car :) in regards to the tires ...even if they're not flat spotted check them over carefully to make sure they didn't start to crack from being parked for such long periods.

Post up pics of this beauty I'm sure we would all like to see it.

[Dave2]

Thanks for the advice gentlemen.

Car belonged to my father who passed away 2009, have the opportunity to buy it from my mom. I remember my dad never letting anyone near the thing much less drive it and he was meticulous about taking care of it. I do remember riding in it with him, always loved it. It's in amazing shape. Sat in the garage with the car cover on since 2009. In 2011 my mom started driving it once in a while... she's put ~3000 miles on it in 3 years. When she got it on the road she had it serviced, and replaced all the tires, I don't know what all was done.

I offered to buy it from her back then but she wouldn't sell it, even though she wasn't doing anything with it.

Now's she offered it to me.
She explained it seems to have a little hesitation when accelerating from a stop. I don't know if she changed the fuel or anything, but it should be somewhat fresh. The tires look new to me, and it has a thick clear rubbery film on the front of the hood and bumper.

It's DTR, clear is perfect no swirls or anything. No mods whatsoever not even an intake or tune or anything. And the leather still looks new.

This will be a nice project with great sentimental value.
Again guys thanks for the advice.

Sorry to hear about your loss….:(

Glad that your mother offered you the car. I know you will take good care of it. There are a lot of folks here with good information if you have any questions….

Good luck and drive safe…..:beer:

[HammerDown]

Very sorry about your Dad.

A TUNE will fix that hesitation you mentioned--got mine tuned after driving it a few years--what a difference.

Welcome to the site and have a blast with your new ride!!!

[Vortech347]

As other have mentioned swap the fuel and change the oil. However when you go to start. Hold the gas pedal down and keep cranking for about 45 seconds. This turns off the fuel injectors and will allow the engine to prime itself with a little bit of oil.

Battery may likely be shot.

I wouldn't worry to much about brake fluid and transmission fluid. They are closed systems and should be fine.

[Motorhead350]

Sorry about your dad.

[Mike D Mechanic]

sorry to hear about your dad would be nice if the Marauder stays in the family . I am currently work for a guy who has a collection that has been sleeping for 4 to 15 years. Each one awakens differently. There is some good advice in the replies to you. I feel the best tid bit is to change oil first then roll the engine and pump oil all around be for starting. around here we are seeing a lot of rust in fuel tank from ethanol . I look in all the tanks with a video scope first. wake her up slowly look around and inspect often and see what shows up. If coolant and trans fluid have never been changed yet, thermal cycle car a few times before changing. rubber part will show signs if they need to be replaced (cracking. stiff. discolored ect...) Take your time don't hurry thru it and you'll have a Marauder that will last a long time good luck

[STRAN]

Sorry to hear about your Dad.

[Spectragod]

Sorry for you loss.....:bigcry:



I wouldn't worry to much about brake fluid and transmission fluid. They are closed systems and should be fine.

^^^^That's not the best advice^^^^, closed or not, heat and cold cycles (ambient temperatures) affect both, especially if not driven a lot.

[Vortech347]

Sorry for you loss.....:bigcry:



^^^^That's not the best advice^^^^, closed or not, heat and cold cycles (ambient temperatures) affect both, especially if not driven a lot.

Most people go 5-6 years before even changing transmission or brake fluid on cars they daily drive. The temp difference on a car that just sits is far less dramatic. Trans and brake fluid should be just fine. Had it been sitting for 10+ years. Yeah... change it.

[clmrt]

Tell the owner he is an idiot.
:corner:

Couldn't find the "foot-in-mouth" one.

[Spectragod]

Most people go 5-6 years before even changing transmission or brake fluid on cars they daily drive. The temp difference on a car that just sits is far less dramatic. Trans and brake fluid should be just fine. Had it been sitting for 10+ years. Yeah... change it.

Consequently, they have crappy brakes and their transmissions go bad.....

Condensation in either of those 2 systems will cause premature failure, Ford recommends flushing the brakes every 5 years. Since flushing either is relatively cheap and easy, I generally just go ahead and do it. My own cars, I flush the fluid in the brakes when I change pads, rotors or both.

My transmissions get a complete flush every 30k, except the Marauder, it got a built trans at 20k and will get flushed this year, 3 years later and 3k miles.

The OP can do as they choose, I tend to err on the side of over maintaining my stuff, just my preference.

[Marauderjack]

Hold the gas pedal down and keep cranking for about 45 seconds. This turns off the fuel injectors and will allow the engine to prime itself with a little bit of oil.

Is this true??:confused:

[clmrt]

Yep! I do it all the time. Well, once in a while. I think I heard it from FBM first.

[Vortech347]

Is this true??:confused:

Yup. I do it every time I change the oil. So that the filter gets nice n' full and it gets pressure before firing it up. I've done it as long as I've owned a fuel injected vehicle. Also aids greatly in checking compression. Otherwise you'd have cylinders getting washed down with fuel.

Otherwise you'll start the car and have 0 oil pressure for about 10-20 seconds and hear nasty noises from the engine.

Changing your transmission fluid every 20k is a huge waste of money. (unless bad ass race car) Even the Ford service manual says 30k for special use (aka beat on hard like a motorhome) 50-60k on a normal car is fine. But if it helps you sleep better at night go for it. :)