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    New Chrysler Owns the Viper - See Below

    Any bets on future investment/divestment in Indiana if Chrysler survives? Not a good bet for a max payout of just a few million. In fact, no matter what the result I bet that Indiana (the entire state) will be the loser. If they win and Chrysler goes down several major facilities employing...
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    fishy coolant

    A leak in that area is typically a thermostat housing gasket or hose, but could be head gasket. A head gasket leak in that direction also has a high probability of causing leaks to engine oil. Has that been checked?
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    Optima Batteries

    For the most part the owner cannot adjust for the factor that impacts the battery life the most. That is the charging. Electronic voltage regulation is defined for a specific battery types properties. Changing battery types (i.e. flooded lead acid to absorbent glass mat to absorbent glass mat...
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    Gen 1 rims?

    Just in case you are not aware 92-94 and 95 are different colors. 95 have a sparkle finish.
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    Temperature Mark on Gage?

    True Dave but at some point the scan tool will become a requirement. Plus, you can get the one that allows you to upload performance software. I get codes way too frequently as I burn out O2 sensors like they are candy. I continue to use them for a long time after they throw the first code...
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    Lifting Hood After Driving Due To Heat

    My main concern is the heat aging of elastomers and, for the Gen I, the hood composite material and filler. High time at high temp is the concern and not the delta temp.
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    Temperature Mark on Gage?

    Well I guess if you are worried about the sensor error you must be worried about the infrared sensor error also. Correct? And I think you should have the sensor checked and the whole engine calibration reset due to the error also (said tongue in cheek). The sensor accuracy escapes me at the...
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    Temperature Mark on Gage?

    The sensor has 2 elements. One that provides the signal for the gauge and the second for the PCM for engine control. The OBD provides the PCM temp.
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    Temperature Mark on Gage?

    Better yet use on OBD reader and measure it directly.
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    Lifting Hood After Driving Due To Heat

    I lift the hood after drives when the temps are warm when I return to the garage. On the RT/10 I also used a fan to help cool it down (to decrease the heat aging effects on the hood).
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    Scary thing happen with my lift

    I had a pulley bearing fail a few years back. I have had my lift for more than 10 years and just may have surpassed the original design limit. The replacement pulleys (I replaced all at that point) were better and had full bearings instead of the original bushings. It reminds you to watch...
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    Yet Another Engine Cooling Question!!

    I believe there are only 2 sensor elements. That which is used to feed the non linear gauge display and the linear element for the PCM. In effect the gauge display tries to minimize needle movement around normal operating temperature while the PCM desires accurate temp sensing to provide for...
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    Gingerman Track Day June 19, 2009

    Last call for Gingerman track day. The registration deadline is June 7th. Link to website info and PayPal sign-up Gingerman 2009 Please contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions
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    Gingerman Track Day June 19, 2009

    Last call for Gingerman track day. The registration deadline is June 7th. Link to website info and PayPal sign-up Gingerman 2009 Please contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions
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    Gingerman Track Day June 19, 2009

    Last call for Gingerman track day. The registration deadline is June 7th. Link to website info and PayPal sign-up Gingerman 2009 Please contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions
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    Gingerman Track Day June 19, 2009

    Last call for Gingerman track day. The registration deadline is June 7th. Link to website info and PayPal sign-up Gingerman 2009 Please contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions
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    Yet Another Engine Cooling Question!!

    I agree with Tom. It sounds like an air issue with air in the thermostat area preventing the thermostat from opening when it should, until vehicle movement gets the thermostat pellet within the hot coolant. This is sometimes called morning sickness. When that occurs the air is not discharged...
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    Calling on the Viper Family ... Send Big Brake Dave a get well soon card !

    Good Luck Dave. And I hope you can respond to a post directed to you soon as well.
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    No ServiceTechs Here

    I don't think the experts can post in this forum so I will pass on what I know. The Gen III differential is common architecture with the Jeep Hydralok. So there should be no problem finding an experienced differential repair person. All Vipers have had 3.07 rear differential gear ratios to...
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    VCA Website Rumor

    Another suggestion: Could new web site policies be posted for review in the member section for some period of time before being invoked. That could have avoided several issues over time. Then there is less sensitivy regarding the policy and comments for and against are public. Here we are only...
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    Autoform rollbar install in Maryland?

    I do not think it has to be a Viper specific shop. I have a little background on this one as I installed one myself. The parts and instructions were straight forward and do not require specific Viper kmowledge. I would be inclined to find a shop where there was good trust in the mechanical...
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    VCA Website Rumor

    I have now heard from many of the "vendors." Some of which I would never have thought of as a vendor. Rather a member that in some way does business with Vipers. I also want to give the benefit of the doubt to Chris and the gang. I personally have had strong feelings toward Chris, and do not...
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    VCA Website Rumor

    Strange - no response beyond a PM or 2 confirming that it is indeed the case (that vendor posting privileges for the general forums have been revoked). Normally the mods or VCA leadership jumps to their defense to prove such a rumor as false. The silence is deafening.
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    VCA Website Rumor

    Heard through the grapevine that VCA sponsors cannot post on any site locations except the vendor or suggestion pages. Any truth to this rumor?
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    Viper Swerves Everywhere

    What type and age of front tire. Are they the same tire type as the newer rears? I still see a few Gen I with OEM tires. That's scary! OEM tires were XGTZ

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