Engine sound

[jrkermode]

My 2002 has 7000 miles. No rattles from anywhere. I suggest you have an experienced Viper Tech give the car a going over.

 

[RC Viper]

Is the noise actually coming from the engine or from the transmission? Hearing a rattle from the transmission is "normal" (at least on a 97 GTS). The first time I heard it I took my new car back to the dealer. I have heard that this problem could be fixed if the idle were turned higher. The Viper uses the same transmission as the Vette, but the Vette has a higher idle so you don't hear the rattle.

The real fix though is to put a good exhaust system on the car. I have a Borla system and I do good to hear the stereo, let alone rattles!

 

[Matt M PA]

Rattles from the engine compartment are not normal. Nor is NGR (neutral gear rattle) in a 2000 or newer Viper. I too would suggest taking this car to a good Tech.

 

[snowmann]

If it sound like a station wagon, you might want to check the fan belt. If the fan belt gets the least bit wet, the engine can sound pretty embarassing.

 

[FE GTS 195]

My 02 GTS does not rattle and there are no strange noises from the engine compartment. I had an 02 Z06 and the transmission did rattle at low rpms.

 

[Viper Wizard]

Skpary,
Congrats & Welcome!

Have a Viper Tech check out your baby for the noises!

 

[1TONY1]

My guess is valve train noise.....normal on some cars.