Was at Viper days in Beaverfalls Pa. today. As I left the track there was a burn spot on the road with fiberglass all around it. The people who where standing around it said it was a Viper. It looks like it was a total burn down. Does anyone know who it was and if any body was hurt.
Viper up in flames
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DodgeViper01
Enthusiast
That is sad to hear. I hope that everyone is okay.
Wojo
Enthusiast
Yes, it was my car. I got out before it was totally engulfed in flames. I am still in chock. I came up from Ontario to pick the car up. I was lucky to have come up with a good friend of mine who drove me there and back.
99 R/T 10
Enthusiast
I bet so too
Wojo
Enthusiast
I am in shock!!! Not the power steering cap. I was told that it may have been the fuel filter. The fire started at the rear. I have not had the car since July 1st, it was being repaired following a catalytic converter fire to the left side. It was suppose to be running fine. I took it out for a test drive and never made it back!!!
diabolos88
Enthusiast
what are you going to do with the insurance money is the real question? another snake or?
Wojo
Enthusiast
Desparately want another GTS!!!
Warfang
Enthusiast
Well for just having your viper go ****, you don't seem to mad.
He was so mad he couldn't spell "shock". give the guy some slack.
...so sorry about your loss, Wojo
acrdakota
Enthusiast
Uhh isn't the fuel filter inside the tank attached to the fuel pump???
98MODMTR
Enthusiast
Ouch!
Cal Cobra
Viper Owner
Hey Wojo sorry to hear that, it's a real bummer
Just curious, but did the car have the factory heat shields on?
Cal
Just curious, but did the car have the factory heat shields on?
Cal
JiPi
Enthusiast
Why power steering cap? The car can catch fire because of that?
GTS Jeff
Enthusiast
"Uhh isn't the fuel filter inside the tank attached to the fuel pump??? "
No
No
98MODMTR
Enthusiast
Oh ya!!!
V10SpeedLuvr
Enthusiast
Wow that really ***** man! Sounds like whoever did the cat converter fire damage repair may be about to be in a world of doo-doo if they are the reason for this newest fire.
Gerald Levin
Viper Owner
JiPi, You need to do a search on power steering caps as they tend to loosen, and when they do, your car can end up in flames. There is an improvement made by Hipo Engineering (?) that will solve this problem and for $20-30 should be mandatory on every viper. A couple dealers handle this part but not sure which ones. Check it out.
Edit:
Just found the link with more info:
http://www.hipoengineering.com/PowerSteeringTube.asp
Wojo
Enthusiast
Could not sleep at all last night! I am totally devestated!
Cal, if you mean the heat shielding under the side sills, I believe that it was stock(new).
I had the power steering vent installed and a power steering cooler.
Cal, if you mean the heat shielding under the side sills, I believe that it was stock(new).
I had the power steering vent installed and a power steering cooler.
Casey
Enthusiast
That *****!
Glad you are OK though.
Glad you are OK though.
Cal Cobra
Viper Owner
Hey Casey,
I was thinking about the heat shields around the headers.
I hope the insurance co doesn't give you a hassel, and you're able to pick up another Viper you like.
Cal
I was thinking about the heat shields around the headers.
I hope the insurance co doesn't give you a hassel, and you're able to pick up another Viper you like.
Cal
Wojo
Enthusiast
[image]http://givemealook.com/ipw-web/gallery/album43/Picture_098[/image]
That is a picture of what my GTS looked like.
Thanks for all of your concerns.
Chris
That is a picture of what my GTS looked like.
Thanks for all of your concerns.
Chris
Wojo
Enthusiast
nofearracer
Viper Owner
Glad your Ok, and sorry about your car. I hope you'll have another Snake soon.
Chris, Who did you pick the car up from.
Glad that YOU are OK, Wojo...sorry about your Viper.
viper spray
Enthusiast
He said , " The fire started at the rear " , so I am thinking it may have been the , "running a bit rich - backfire flame lights up the rear facia" issue. Or a fuel leak , but not the power steering cap or the header heat shields.
