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    Broken fan - What Now

    I had this exact issue a few years ago on my ‘06, I found a brand new fan assembly unit and replaced it myself, fairly easy job if you are mechanically inclined. From what I understand, each fan assembly is balanced individually from the manufacturer as there are minor imperfections in the...
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    Gen 2 overheating in Texas sun… go figure

    My 97 GTS runs really hot in the summer here in Oklahoma on these 100+ degree days and running the air conditioner, and I have a 180° thermostat installed which really doesn’t do anything but let coolant start flowing a little sooner than the stock thermostat did. It will get pretty damn close...
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    Daily driving

    I’ve had my gen 2 GTS for 13 years now, if I put ethanol gas in it (which I did when the gas station failed to disclose its gas had ethanol) regardless of which octane, it will not run properly. I go out of my way to put high octane (91 here in Oklahoma), 100% gas in it and it runs beautifully...
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    2000 RT-10 over heats when the air is turned on?

    So, if it’s not a problem on the highway then it sounds like your water pump and thermostat must be working, at least to an extent. Have you checked coolant level to make sure it’s topped off? (Not easy to do on these cars). Also, look inside the engine compartment underneath the air intake...
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    Gen 1 Dash Refinishing

    I had my Gen 2 GTS dash hydro dipped a couple of years ago in a snakeskin finish and I love the way it turned out. It was very scratched up when I purchased the car back in 2010, and this finish really compliments the interior of the car. I’m going to attempt to attach a picture or two…
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    Going to look for our first Viper (Gen 3) this weekend. Need some advice.

    What GTSnake said! Also, it’s the soft top version. Yuck.
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    97 GTS Fan Shroud Louvers / Plastic “Doors”

    I will definitely be back here with updates and pictures on the printed parts and if they seem to work or if they melt/deform from the hot engine bay. There are a total of 4 of these per fan shroud for the Gen 2’s.
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    97 GTS Fan Shroud Louvers / Plastic “Doors”

    Hey Chad, I actually have a buddy that is going to attempt to 3D print one, we discussed the temperature bay issue so he is aware of that, it will be interesting to see how it turns out and if it will hold up in the heat. I actually have 2 of those pieces missing. I’m sure all the Gen 2 vipers...
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    97 GTS Fan Shroud Louvers / Plastic “Doors”

    So a couple of these plastic “doors” that just “snap” in to the fan shroud next to the fan have departed my GTS. Has anyone else experienced this? I have not been able to find replacements. They are a pretty simple design. When the GTS is idling and not moving, these really seem to help keep the...
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    Gen 3 2 dtc's "Parklamp short output short & lowbeam relay open short to ground...what do you guys think?

    As much as I hated to do it, I let my local dealership replace my ORCM on my ‘06 SRT10 (for free due to the safety recall) and I have had no issues whatsoever. Sounds like a relay could be bad? Otherwise no idea.
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    HELP! 97 GTS, no AIR Conditioning, ideas?

    I would first confirm whether or not the compressor is actually kicking on and off. If it does not kick on at all, make sure your a/c system still has a charge. If all your freon has leaked out and/or the sytem has no pressure, the a/c system is designed not to turn on the compressor because...
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    Viper Service Quote Question?

    Most, if not all, dealership service writers work on a commission basis, therefore they will charge as high of a price as possible to pad their personal paycheck. Also, I recently had an A/C compressor installed on my 97 GTS and my A/C serviced at a 5 STAR Dodge dealership, and found out, after...
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    Viper Service Quote Question?

    Sounds pretty high to me also. My local dealer wanted $195 just for an oil & filter change on my '97 GTS, I opted to do it myself, along with everything else that isn't beyond my scope of mechanical ability, lol. I bought a set of used service manuals, complete with illustrations, off of ebay...
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    Gas Pedal

    Call Toyota :rolaugh:
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    For all you that claim your car runs 180 or 190 ALL THE TIME

    Mine runs even hotter than that, especially in traffic, with the a/c on. ('97 B/W GTS mostly stock)
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    Selling my 97 Blue/White GTS with only 1,800 miles

    If I had an extra $50K laying around, I would love to add it to my personal inventory, lol
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    This car is getting to my head

    AMEN BROTHER!
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    This car is getting to my head

    I much enjoy consuming alcoholic beverages with a friend or two, while staring at my '97 B&W GTS, it makes a great conversation piece, lol! :headbang:
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    This car is getting to my head

    Either take a sh1t, or get off the pot :)
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    97 gts trans fluid

    That's interesting, I would not have guessed that one right, lol. I have never noticed or experienced this on my car and I have sat at many stoplights in neutral with the car and tranny hot. My car is pretty much all stock. Have had it only a few short months. Does it hurt anything or is it just...
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    HELP!....battery 97 GTS

    Do your lights come on? Does your keyless entry work. Does the engine turn over at all? Did u install a brand new battery with the proper ratings? The serpentine belt should not have affected anything.
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    97 gts trans fluid

    This is probably a stupid question, but what is "NGR"? I will be changing out my fluid too on my 97 GTS and would like to know what you are referring to, thanks!!
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    New owner question?

    I agree, the basic rule-of-thumb I stick to is: If she is hotter than my wife, she can go for a ride :D
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    New owner question?

    I've had my Viper a little over 2 months now. You don't see them around here at all (Tulsa, OK) so mine turns A LOT OF HEADS! Today, while driving down the highway, some dude was hanging like half-way out his buddy's car with his camera phone in hand shooting video of my ride! It was pretty...
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    Guess I Found my AC Problem

    I just had a brand new OEM compressor put in my '97 GTS, (it was leaking at the pulley area). I spent $300 at the dealership for the labor and vac and recharge. Worked great for one day then found out afterward the hose to the condenser was also leaking, have yet to replace it as the dealer...

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