Recent content by Jerry Scott[CO]

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    1996 - 2002 Dodge Viper Buyer's Guide Video.

    I didn't see anything about the side sill metal screws falling out and getting stuck in the rear tires, at least in my 97 GTS. I did a write up back then to replace the screws with machine screws and and to place insert nuts into the frame. That was a big problem back then and still is if the...
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    Need a service manual for my GTS '97.

    I have the original owner's manual that was in my 97 GTS when new. It is even wrapped in the original plastic. When I bought the car, neither I nor the dealer could find the owner's manual, so they ordered a new one for me. I later found it in the secret pocket behind the seat which I didn't...
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    Question on how to flush coolant on a 96 GTS

    I have a one page write-up that I did back in 2001. Send me an email for a copy, to: [email protected]. Jerry
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    I have had enough with these battery/charging system issues

    If you are leaving the hood open or have the alarm system turned on, the battery will have a higher amperage drain. So, keep the hood closed and the alarm system off while it is in your garage. Jerry
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    Adjusting the door on a GTS - Photos and what I did

    I recently had a Viper tech adjust my sagging door, by simply lifting it with a little force, (without loosening any bolts,) to raise the back part of the door. He said that the reason it drops is because heavy people getting out of the car tend to push down on the top of the door to help...
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    Need Viper mechanic in Milwaukee to install power steering pulley

    Frank Could I get your phone number, so that my friend could call you? I sent you a PM. Jerry
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    Need Viper mechanic in Milwaukee to install power steering pulley

    I need a good mechanic or Viper tech in the Milwaukee area to install for a friend, the after-market IPSCO machined power steering pulley and bracket on a 97 GTS. Does anyone have a suggestion for such a person? Will need name and phone. Thanks Jerry
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    Battery died, Now wont idle

    Your Viper may have a aftermarket reduction pulley, which slows down the belt speed for track reasons. With the slower belt, your alternator is not running fast enough at idle to deliver the voltage needed for the ignition, and the engine stalls. Also your battery does not have enough voltage...
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    Oil Leak Gremlin!

    Your oil could be coming from the two vent hoses that come off the front of the valve covers, that dump into the airbox. This will happen with heavy breaking going into turns and send oil into the arifilter. The fix is to add a puke tank that collects the oil instead of letting it go to the...
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    You know it's hot in the midwest when this happens!

    See the write-up on this fix: http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/653810-Rear-hatch-unglued-on-my-GTS-again! Jerry
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    Paxton overdrive crank pulley?

    I have one I will sell for $100 and has two belts. Send me a message. Jerry PS This is not a Paxton part but an underdrive pulley that came from Roe.
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    Help! Idle drops low when stopped, occasionally dies.

    If your car has a reduction pulley on the crank damper, you will get this problem when the battery is low in charge. The reduction pulley slows down the serpentine belt to take some load off the engine when reved to red line. The downside is that at long idle times, the battery is not charging...
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    Door speaker removal?

    I just did this a few days ago to fix the window guide. Take out the three screws, then use a paint scraper or flat blade screw driver to gently pry under the edge of the speaker. Be careful not to scratch the paint on the speaker grill. Pry in several places around the circumference and it...
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    Plastic film on Chassis?

    I removed the plastic and made stainless sheet covers that are attached with clear RTV. They look a lot better and will still collapse when it needs to. Jerry
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    Oil catch tank

    Try Kip Engineering in Denver 303-697-5821
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