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darinjdroll

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I live in Port Huron and I need some minor maintenance and trouble shooting. It seems this past winter storage was harsh on my viper. Its a 1994 with 20000 miles. I was on my way to the cema event sat and was stuck in stop and go traffic . The engine started overheating and only one fan was running. I had to stop turn around and head home. After cooling of course. Once on the highway the temp dropped down to normal. I checked the other fan with power and it turns on but it will not run during the overheating. There is no ac on the viper.

In a unrelated occurrence. Today with the temps in the 90s I found a puddle of gasoline under the right rear tire. The viper was sitting out in the sun and the gas tank over pressurized and leaked fuel. I removed the gas cap and the tank equalized stopping the fuel leak. Someone called the fire department and I had to deal with all of that fun. I am unable to preform this maintenance and looking for someone who would enjoy working on this viper. Id like go stay away from a dealer if possible. Any help would greatly be appreciated.
 

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If you had your tank totally full, the over flow is normal..high temps caused gas to expand, gas cap vents, fuel will come out cap and with a viper it is routed through a hose by the right rear tire. I thought there was only one fan, but two speeds. Will have to check my Service Manual. You will get a PM with some contacts for mechanics that work on Vipers. Or I will help ya.
 
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darinjdroll

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That would be great! I do need some assistance. My first thought was the temp outside, but the fuel tank was 1/2 full. It's still a possibility though. I am thinking a blocked vent, but do not know the fuel system. I ordered a service manual so hopefully that will help me out some trouble shooting.
 

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Where did you order your service manual -- I have a 2002 and am thinking of getting a service manual to have it just in case.
 
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darinjdroll

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Ebay...got a great deal. Both Service Manual and Power Train Diagnostic Procedures Manual for $45.00
 
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