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    Another Freakin' Noise

    Over the past several days, my '05 has developed a rattling noise that clearly eminates from the transmission tunnel. What makes it odd is that it isn't consistent with RPM or any particular gear. In 1st or 2nd, is seems to come on after about 2500 RPM. In all other gears, it starts around...
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    Finally! My '05 is Back On the Road!

    Many of you will remember my post several weeks ago that outlined my many tribulations that started immediately after I purchased a used '05 from a dealership in Minneapolis. Only 2 weeks after I returned to Illinois, it spun a bearing, and I was in for an engine swap. Due to my limited...
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    Cylinder Head Torque?

    I've got a manual on the way, but I think I'll have my new head gasket first. I did a static check on the other head and came up with ~55 FT Lb/100 Nm. I don't like the potential for error, so I could use some help. Anybody?
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    How to remove a lifter

    Do I have to remove the head, or can I get to it with a special puller?
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    My Viper Ownership Experience Sucks So Far - Need Some Words of Encouragement

    I bought a 2005 vert with 33000 miles on May 2nd. I turned down the extended warranty with the intent to find one upon my return home from the 500 mile journey. Within 2 weeks, it threw a bearing, and had to buy a new (used) engine. I agreed with the local dealership (Bob Brady Dodge...
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    Ticking Sound in 05 Motor

    My Viper ownership has been ridiculous thus far, and I'm looking for some expertise to give me a little hope. I bought an 05 with 33000 miles on it, only to throw a bearing within the first 600 miles. Dealer advised an engine swap, so I ordered one off of eBay that has (supposedly) 10,000...
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