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Bluerauder
10-08-2011, 02:29 PM
Today was a busy day getting ready for MV9 ....

Started early

1. Installed new door sill cover plates
2. Mowed the front and side lawn.
3. Washed, waxed and iced the exterior
4. Detailed the interior
5. Cleaned up the engine compartment ... will finish that tomorrow
6. Got a haircut

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/MMDoorSillsSet.JPG

Man I hope it doesn't rain enroute to Harrisburg. That'll make 3 in a row. :(

Time to kick back and relax for the evening. I am about done.
MyTMerc
10-08-2011, 03:11 PM
Today....
Marauder:
Changed the oil.
Changed the air filter.
Troubleshot the no fan issue. Suspect bad EATC.

Lightning:
Spent much time changing the spark plugs. The Marauder plugs were much easier!! PITA

Tomorrow....
Now that my knuckles are good and scrapped up I'll be changing fuel filters. Probably need to throw some soap and water on the cars too.
Bigdogjim
10-08-2011, 06:27 PM
Well I got two tires replaced on the rear, I am really pleased with the look and feel of Toyo proxes. 255/55/18:up: and used to boot!!! Win-win for me:)

Wash & wax will happen Tuesday mid day between my runs for the bus company.
05crownsport
10-08-2011, 08:03 PM
Sounds like a great deal got done! I only got the interior, trunk and under hood done. Will tackle clay bar, polish, then wax tomorrow. Oh yeah..gotta wash it first, change oil, rotate tires...I will never get done!
Bigdogjim
10-09-2011, 05:16 AM
Sounds like a great deal got done! I only got the interior, trunk and under hood done. Will tackle clay bar, polish, then wax tomorrow. Oh yeah..gotta wash it first, change oil, rotate tires...I will never get done!

When your car is more than a DD your work is never finished:)

Somehow it all factors into the "fun-factor" of having a car like a marauder:beer:

I tell myself "self it's a hobby not a life's mission" :lol:
Blackened300a
10-09-2011, 08:10 AM
I already have the car detailed, yesterday I went over everything and changed out the $100 for 8 coils I picked up last year and installed 8 OEM coils I got from Sparta. Idle is glass smooth and the response of so much better. There was a reason why those coils were $100. :rolleyes:
I tightened my lug nuts and changed the oil and fuel filter 2 weeks ago before I put it away after the detail, then I cleaned the IAC and MAF sensor. The car is running like a champ right now and I should have a nice ride out to PA with a trunk and backseat FULL of MV9 planning items.

Its been a adventure and I'm happy and looking forward to seeing all the members who are making the trek out to MV9.
:beer:
05crownsport
10-09-2011, 05:02 PM
Today...oil change complete, wheels off, wash wheel wells, waxed wheels, tomorrow will clay bar, polish, then wax... at least if it rains it will bead nicely!
Bluerauder
10-09-2011, 05:07 PM
Finished up the engine compartment today. No busted knuckles and no cut fingers. :D I must be getting better or getting smarter. :dunno:
vtwoodsman
10-09-2011, 06:51 PM
I kicked the tires...said to "hell with it"! Gonna get dirty after 500 miles anyway.
Bigdogjim
10-10-2011, 09:02 AM
I kicked the tires...said to "hell with it"! Gonna get dirty after 500 miles anyway.

I like your attitude :up: