96 RT/10 Head Gasket Problems

[98viperGTS]

I have a 96 RT/10 with 17K on her. I have been reading and have heard allot about head gasket problems. What is the deal? Should I have them replaced before they need it or wait? How expensive is it to have done and where should I get new and improved gaskets? Any advice or input would be great. Thanks guys.

 

[98viperGTS]

Please some one!

 

[whitebluevipe]

hello,
i went through this myself. my 96 rt/10 had the same problem. mine were actually leaking. it costs about $1000 to change them to the steel core gaskets that don't leak. i don't think i would bother to change them until they leak. the best one to ask is chuck tator.

 

[SingleMalt]

Yep. Don't mess unless there's leakage. Occasionally snugging the thermostat housing is a good idea (mine's blown the crossover gaskets four times now). It's beneath the intake manifold just above the coil packs.

If the coolant has not been changed, or you don't know -- DO IT (actually, get it done. Unless you have the right fill tools, it's a complete pain in the neck)! That's about all.

Mike

 

[JWVIPER]

is the car under wtty still ?, if so your answer may be different..

 

[95Viper]

How can the crossover gasket fail 4 times?? Are you using the right replacement gasket?

 

[SingleMalt]

How can the crossover gasket fail 4 times?? Are you using the right replacement gasket?

Yes. First three times by the dealer. Could be my water pump. Of course, it has always happened under high RPM situations... You can actually hear the pop.

Mike

 

[Tiepilot]

Just check your heads for coolant leaks trickling down the side of the block, or have them checked if you are worried and relax. My '96 has 37K miles on the clock and the head gaskets are fine, not every single 96 or GenI fail.

If the wheel ain't broke don't fix it!

 

[ubnbit]

I have 27K on mine with no problems. Running a 200 shot of NOS too!

 

[ruckdr]

96viperRT10,
Click on the "Photos" below my Avatar and look for the picture "CoolantLeak05" in my photo album to see what you will see if the gaskets are leaking.
Later,

 

[98viperGTS]

Thank you all. I have not noticed any leak but I have noticed that the temp is a little warmer then I would like. I am going to have the coolant replaced, its past due, and see if that takes care of the problem.