Here's one reason you lose 3rd & 4th gear

Zack

Zack

Turbo Marauder
As you may or may not know, I met a guy by the name of Chris this past weekend due to this post..
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=36320&highlight=transmission+gear

He has an 04 Marauder with 29k on the clock.
All of the sudden, no 3rd or 4th gear. WTF, right?

He was quoted $2600 at the Ford dealer for a new transmission, not exactly easy to stomach :puke: He was later denied service all together after a warranty dispute.

So he came by on Saturday and dropped the car off, only knowing me for 5 minutes.
I got to work taking the valve body off, thinking it was the 2-3 accumulator piston to blame. They are known to roll the rubber lip and lose pressure, causing 3rd and 4th failure. It checked out ok so the trans came out. I then dropped it off to my friend at Ford.

Fast forward to today and the diagnosis is in: The direct clutch drum

Here's a pic of it as it should look:
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Now here's where it failed:
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The shaft is actually a seperate piece from the drum but the 2 pieces are joined together by what looks like a 'sonic' welding process, or a really high strength solder.
Real quality process huh? You cant even weld this together cause a torrington bearing sits on that surface and needs to be flat.

Although im sure its a fluke and quilifies for poor quality control, its still a major inconvenience for Chris.
Good news is, his bill is only $700, compared to $2600.
And the transmission is rebuilt. :eek: :beer:
 
And that kind of stuff is why it's worth sticking up for and putting up with Zack!

To clarify for the militant and weak minded....

Not only did he save a noob a boat load of money and aggravation, he shared the knowledge with us and the documentation is now on record. I challenge any other to contribute as generously.

Way to go, Zack. Way to go.
:beer:
 
Zack the button pusher.

Yea, Zack like to push peolpe's buttons, when he knows he can. He loves the attention. And yes he has no tact.

But, he is always willing to help out people he hardly knows. Good work Zack.
 
Hey fellas,

I'm the noob that Zack is helping out. Thanks, Zack, and to the others on the board who chipped in with some opinions/help. Obviously Zack helped me save some $$$, but this is why I'm so glad sites like this exist. I am the original owner of a 99 Cobra that's been heavily modified, and before I ever go to a dealer, I always hit the enthusiast sites to see if other people are having the same issues/questions I am. This is a great site and an awesome source for info.

Thanks for the pics and the help. :beer:
 
punisher67 said:
Hey fellas,

I'm the noob that Zack is helping out. Thanks, Zack, and to the others on the board who chipped in with some opinions/help. Obviously Zack helped me save some $$$, but this is why I'm so glad sites like this exist. I am the original owner of a 99 Cobra that's been heavily modified, and before I ever go to a dealer, I always hit the enthusiast sites to see if other people are having the same issues/questions I am. This is a great site and an awesome source for info.

Thanks for the pics and the help. :beer:
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What an entrance!!! We are always happy to welcome another owner and friend. Don't be a stranger!
 
punisher67 said:
Hey fellas,

I'm the noob that Zack is helping out. Thanks, Zack, and to the others on the board who chipped in with some opinions/help. Obviously Zack helped me save some $$$, but this is why I'm so glad sites like this exist. I am the original owner of a 99 Cobra that's been heavily modified, and before I ever go to a dealer, I always hit the enthusiast sites to see if other people are having the same issues/questions I am. This is a great site and an awesome source for info.

Thanks for the pics and the help. :beer:
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Welome to the Collective. Sounds as though you have already be assimilated.
 
magindat said:
And that kind of stuff is why it's worth sticking up for and putting up with Zack!

To clarify for the militant and weak minded....

Not only did he save a noob a boat load of money and aggravation, he shared the knowledge with us and the documentation is now on record. I challenge any other to contribute as generously.

Way to go, Zack. Way to go.
:beer:
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+1..........
 
Yup... looks like the same thing that sidelined mine earlier this year. Unfortunately you weren't available to do the work at the time. Real quality part isn't it? Is an upgraded part even available?

BTW: You ready to do the rear cooling kit on mine yet? ;)
 
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