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    New Member and 2003MM (Maryland)

    Hey all,

    Finally got the car I wished for back in 2003 and 04. It is 2003 black on black with 108,000. My son is 15 and likes it very much as well. Has a few issues that I have to work out.

    Just two days after buying:

    Air only going through defrost. No codes on EATC.

    Oil leak at the oil filter housing.

    Get P0357 - Ignition Coil G Primary/Secondary Circuit

    I now notice an engine knock after it is warmed up. Argh!

    I am a reasonable shade tree mechanic but would like to have a good mechanic familiar with these engines take a look at it.

    I am in Maryland/DC area but am willing to drive an hour or two to get a good mechanic people trust with these engines. Suggestions?

    Anyway, this forum is assume and looking forward to being a part of the Marauder family.

    Thanks,
    Greg

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    Welcome!

    Lots of good help here
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    Welcome!

    Member here......martyo........runs a performance shop in Georgia.
    http://www.mosspeedshop.com//



    Don't know how far he is from you, but you can be sure it will be worth the trip. These guys know how to fix your Marauder and are highly respected here.




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    Welcome and Congratulations!!! Talk to Marty. ^^^ He will help you.

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    possibly have a bad coil on plug #7, swap it with another location, clear code, see if it follows. at 108k miles, might be a good time to do plugs and cops, plugs for sure, cops could wait as they get pricey sort of.

    eatc unit needs o rings, write up in DIY section on how to do.

    Consider a tune from martyo, plug and play, wakes the car up and has super improved shift schedule

    Welcome and happy maraudering!
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    Thanks for everyone's advice. I live in Maryland so getting to Marty isn't easy for me. But, driving down to Florida next month...

    So G corresponds to number 7 A-1, B-2, etc. Have to find a code manual.

    Thanks again. The main concern is the knocking noise. I really like the car and just want it to last a long time. Don't really need more power. Would like to run 87 octane, get as much as I can from it while maintaining longevity and reasonable MPG.

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    I can get cheap flights from BWI to Atlanta. So, it may be worth it to go to Marty's

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    car can not run on 87 octane, will knock and ping. needs 91 minimum, you may be hearing injector tick, common, can you get a video of sound on phone and post it?
    2004 SB Ported Trilogy 48
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    Thanks to Marty O for his help in updating this car.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RubberCtyRauder View Post
    car can not run on 87 octane, will knock and ping. needs 91 minimum, you may be hearing injector tick, common, can you get a video of sound on phone and post it?


    This^

    It’s considered high compression, therefor needs a better octane.

    Is the knock at the bottom, top, or front? There is plenty of noises to these engines that are common from birth. Some cars more noticeable, but doesn’t always mean there is a problem. The injectors can click loudly, valve components, timing chain slap/weak tensions, even just the belt tensioner can make a racket mimicking a knock.

    Only thing that concerns me is you have a fault code pointing at a certain cylinder and your claiming a knock. I would run a compression test at minimum. It’s a good way to get to know your car and it’s health. I wouldn’t normally worry about too much parts wise at your mileage. Sure there’s been plenty of issues with even less mileage, but a great deal more of nothing.

    My stock engine and trans was removed at 92,500 in perfect health even being supercharged since 48,000.

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    I will do a compression check and swap coils around when the weather gets better. In the teens now. Too cold to mess around outside now. Will video soon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Greg View Post
    I can get cheap flights from BWI to Atlanta. So, it may be worth it to go to Marty's
    From what I hear it always is!

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    You must use higher octane no option

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    Quote Originally Posted by Greg View Post
    I can get cheap flights from BWI to Atlanta. So, it may be worth it to go to Marty's
    Feel free - I can help you whether you bring the car to the shop or not.

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    Below is a link to my MM engine noise. Thoughts....

    https://youtu.be/bzVnjmRViPM

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    Quote Originally Posted by Greg View Post
    Below is a link to my MM engine noise. Thoughts....

    https://youtu.be/bzVnjmRViPM

    I would change the oil and look at the oil with a fine tooth comb. You could always send off the oil for analysis.

    That is a little loud, sounds worse on the drivers side. I would put 3 quarts of 5w20 3 quarts of 10w30 a splash of marvels mystery oil, and a bottle of STP engine oil treatment.

    Ive put 35K on one so far that has a lower end nook nook nook nook nook at idle.

    If they put kendal oil in it, some motors make more noise than with mobile 1
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