Actually I was wrong again. I found my title, I bought it in 2014, so about 11k a year. Still not good, I know... I f*ed up, what can I say? Good news is, it won't happen again !
Actually I was wrong again. I found my title, I bought it in 2014, so about 11k a year. Still not good, I know... I f*ed up, what can I say? Good news is, it won't happen again !
lighten up Francis
2003, 2nd owner, Shiny new to me 60K, all original, Black Beauty,
If i had to spend $8k on a 4.6, i'd spend the extra $$$ and go with a coyote. I'm interested in how the rod bearing diagnosis was done, was the engine removed?
Ex Panther Owner
Where is he getting a crate 4.6 DOHC at?. Jasper doesn't show any and it's not a motor that is made into a crate unless building a race or high hp motor. You are looking at $6-7k to rebuild what you have at min.
2004 SB Ported Trilogy 48
Has supporting mods and stuff
Thanks to Marty O for his help in updating this car.
R.I.P.
Rex "SC Cheesehead"
They did not remove the engine. Maybe just used a screw driver? They seem confident its in the low end, but it doesnt sound like the low end to me.
The price tag keeps increasing as a crate is becoming less and less likely. Im looking at close to 10 Gs with shipping, now.
LS swap. Done.
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SOLD 12/31/2021
Cobra short block / ProCharger F1-A / Cog drive upgrade / Manley valves / Brian Tooley Racing valve springs / 80# inj. / -8 fuel line / -6 return / Aeromotive 340 pumps and regulator / 2012 GT500 TR6060 six speed / twin disc clutch / Driveshaft Shop GT500 upgraded CV joint shaft / BA5000 blow thru MAF/ 4.10's / Ford Racing 31 spline set up and Girdle / Metco D.S. safety loop / Stainless Works headers, cats, and everything else out back / ClassGlass hood / Bob's hood strut mod / Hurst line lock / Metco control arms / Addco front and rear sway bars / Monroe severe duty shocks all around / Race concepts rotors / Badgeless grille / 35% tint / FBM's interior LED kit and ambient lighting kit / Pioneer FB700 deck / kenwood speaker 4 Ch. / Rockford Fosgate 10" sub and amp / Kicker 6 X 8's all around / back up cam / bluetooth / Pioneer Xm / 704 RWHP 603 RWTQ tuned by Mo's Speedshop.
How many miles are on your car? (Edit: just saw on page 1 you're around 160k) Unless its some low mile mint show piece (which I kind of doubt), just find an aviator or mach 1 automatic motor and plunk it in there. I bought a 137k mile 03A on this site with a blown motor (spun rod bearing from blowing 4 quarts of oil out the dipstick tube due to an improperly installed lokar dipstick), dropped in a 130k mile 03 Aviator engine I bought from a JY on ebay for 1800 bucks, did the swaparoo and drove that car to 183k miles before selling it to another member on here. Its still on the road with over 190k on it now.
I actually do have a friend in PA with a Marauder engine he's looking to sell cheap if you're willing to trek up here and pick up.
2016 Ford Mustang GT PP - Lund nGauge, BMR vertical links, MGW Shifter, BMR CB005
2004 Mercury Marauder - Eaton M112, Billetflow 3.4, Accufab SBTB + Plenum, T-56 Magnum, 4.10s, Stainless Works LTs, 2.5" Exhaust, Borla Stingers, Ridetech Coilovers + Adj rear shocks, FX-R projectors, Wilwood 13" BNSL6 + FNSL4 BBKs, S55 Gauge Cluster
440rwhp & 406rwtq Tuned by Adam @ Revolution Automotive
2063/3214
(Sold) 2003 Mercury Marauder - Stainless Works LT's, Stainless Works 2.5" Catback, JLT Intake, Mo's Xcal4 Tune
5377/7838
2000 BMW M5 - Evolve Intake, Evolve Alpha-N tune, Stoptech ST-40 BBK, UUC SSK, Dinan front STB, Dinan RSB
1996 Ford Bronco - 4" lift, 35" BFG A/T's, Punisher Valve Body, MH1 Projectors
Because of Marty's proficiency with these cars, it is still in your best interest to ship her up there. We have other friends in the game (Chris Curless in Michigan) who is also a master in these regards, but it is a bit further from Austin than Dallas, GA.
2003 300A
Widened Rear Wheels with 295 45 Nitto G2's
Eaton Swapped by Curless
Brake Upgrade
Mo's Tune
JLT Intake
Addco Sway Bars
ADTR Coil Over Suspension
Metco Control Arms & Watts Link
SW Headers and Exhaust
Accessories By FastBlackMerc
4.10 Gears
Aeroforce Gauges
Pantherlights Headlamps
You have to check the oil on these engines frequently. My wife's 84K mile car uses around 2 quarts in 3000 miles, while my 190K mile junk yard Aviator engine car uses NONE. I would throw a bottle of Lucas or STP additive in it to see if it quiets down for fun (doubtful) and drive the SOB until it lets go. I would also start searching your local junk yard for 03-05 Aviators. Good luck, sorry to hear.
Neil
2003 Mercury Marauder - DBP/DC
2003 Mercury Marauder - BLK/DC
2003 Mercury Marauder - SB/LF
2004 Mercury Marauder - DTR/LF
1964 Mercury Marauder - BLK/BLK
You never told us what grade of oil you were using and what the oil pressure is at hot idle if you have a real gauge.
At this point won't hurt to run 5w 30, or 10w 30 or rotella 15w 40 if you get low readings. start with 5w 30 and see if the noises die down....
2003 300A BLK/DC
153K : runs like a swiss watch...
395/7838
I moved to 5/30 Motorcraft oil with Motorcraft oil filters, always. Changed 2,000 to 4,000 miles, not time dependent.
I am in the process of rebuilding mine. Teksid block is in the shop. Rotating assembly ordered. Trilogy going out to Steigemeir.
I blew mine up due to user error. I freely admit it. old fuel, happy day turned expensive! I broke two rods, bent four more and two looked nearly normal. One piston was in three pieces and made quite a mess. No useable parts on that engine from the deck to pan plug.
Anyway, I have the pistons, rods and crank out of that Teksid engine I got out of a 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. They are available for sale if you need good internals, I am Going all forged in mine. The block needs only 0.010 over to clean up the ridge, so it was a good engine. Crank journals and bearing are not at all scored, mains and rods. Bearings are barely polished in few areas. I probably could have just dropped that engine in my Marauder and stuck my heads and supercharger on it and been good to go, on borrowed time.......
Let me know if you need some good, cheap, used parts for getting back on the road. The labor part really stinks. These things are not easy to work on. I am NOT looking forward to putting mine back together again, and trying to stuff it back in the car.
Built: 3/16/2004Number 9,879 of 11,052 for Total ProductionNumber 2,040 of 3,213 for 2004 Model YearNumber 663 of 980 Dark Toreador Red ProducedDark Charcoal Interior - CD Changer - Heated Seats - Trunk Oganizer - Moonroof - Rear Deck SpoilerTrilogy S/C kit #224 installed August 2010Detroit Tru-Trac 31 spline with 4.10 gearsetMust - Go - Faster !
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