He tried to repair the engine but 'without success'. [=he was not able to repair the engine]
He will never 'succeed in' this business. [=he will never be successful in this business]
I am one of the diet clinic's 'success stories'. [=the diet clinic was able to help me]
(..) cleaned everybody out, fella. You haven't lost a hand since you got the deal. What's the secret of your success? Prayer. Let's just you and me play. Hit it. Bust. (..)1969 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid