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94 Viper Paint Changed from Viper Red to Orange over the summer and tiny paint blisters everywhere
This happened to my Emerald Pearl '94. A paint manufacturer said the chemical added to the clear coat is failing, so the clear layer detaches, bubbles and flakes off. Then exposing the color layer to the sun and atmosphere makes it change color. My green went in a gray direction.- Tom F&L GoR
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- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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Quick loss of ac refrigerant with my 1994 rt/10
Ever touch the compressor while it's running? It's hotter than any exhaust pipe you'll brush against. Statistically, the o-rings at the compressor are the ones most likely to fail due to the heat. May I suggest you replace those (yes, remove the hoses, replace the little green o-rings...- Tom F&L GoR
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- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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96gts shock absorber question.
I thought Gen 2 shock is shorter because when the lower ball joint was relocated the lower shock mount moved inboard.- Tom F&L GoR
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- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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Is anyone running the ACR oil filter adapter on a Gen 2.
I'm diagnosing another problem and so had the chance to disassemble the oil cooler bypass in the regular adapter. The hex head screw won't come out without damage, so plan on replacing or repairing it. (I silver soldered a bolt head onto it) Just inside the hex head is a light spring and then...- Tom F&L GoR
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- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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Surging at low speed (under specific instance)...anyone else have this?
Adjust the two throttle bodies so you are sure the driver side opens first. Only the driver's side has the throttle position sensor. If the passenger side opens first or passes more air, then the PCM can't figure out fuel rate or use of of the idle air control valve properly. It bucks like...- Tom F&L GoR
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- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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stabilizer link
I bought them, installed them, and are fine.- Tom F&L GoR
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- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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extend time for fuel pump to prime
If anyone wants the assembly instructions, email me at tom_hayden @ ymail . Com It'll cost you about $50 in parts.- Tom F&L GoR
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- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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Gen 2 GTS Interior Help and Fog Light Question
I wanted a junk console to cut out a section for my elbow and save the original. EBAY and elsewhere black and gray ones were $450. Yellow or blue ones were $150. Bought a yellow one and was going to paint it. Turns out the yellow Color is a glued on vinyl layer that comes off easy. A little...- Tom F&L GoR
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- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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Looking for 3 Piece roof for Gen 1
I have one for sale. If you would send me an email at tom_hayden @ ymail . com I'll send images. I made the windows from lexan using the frame from the vinyl curtains.- Tom F&L GoR
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- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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Looking for part for side windows
Sorry, they must have gone with the Gen 1 trade-in.- Tom F&L GoR
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- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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Looking for part for side windows
Same total length but no threads near end. I'll go look for them.- Tom F&L GoR
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- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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Looking for part for side windows
I think I have two, but if I do, I had removed the threads (now a thinner shaft) so it needs fewer revolutions to tighten. The cut end is therefore shiny, not black.- Tom F&L GoR
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- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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Brembo calipers - Replacement Seals and Dust Boots?
I can vouch for Zeckhausen, I got seals for the 40mm rear Brembos from them.- Tom F&L GoR
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- Forum: Tire , Wheel, Brake and Suspension
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Supercharged v-10!
Bob, I'm just an engineer but have seen crazy marketing at work.Agree with #1 but could just be dyno + gasket supplier exercise.#2 is only for track rats and not needed for marketing.#3... see #2#4 emasculate via ECU so full torque not available at 0 MPH (as per my Daimler Charger)#5 Stop tech...- Tom F&L GoR
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- Forum: General Viper Discussion
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Individual Foot Pedal adjustment on RT10
I did exactly this, made a permanent aluminum handle for clutch cable alone (jewelers square file hole to slip on end of cable) and left it accessible through fuse panel access.- Tom F&L GoR
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- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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Mixing fuels
BASF has a location in Tarrytown, NY. Looks like an earlier post with link was deleted, so search for BASF Fuel and Lubricant Solutions.- Tom F&L GoR
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- Forum: General Viper Discussion
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Mixing fuels
I'm an ME and my group does the engine dyno, vehicle chassis, and fleet testing to develop fuel and lubricant additives. Our challenge is to translate new lab chemistry into a credible performance improvements. We run standardized tests but also design new tests to support individualized...- Tom F&L GoR
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Mixing fuels
Yes, ethanol is more tolerant of being a little lean or a little rich and still running fine. I don't know your system, but would the (wideband) O2 sensor not also hunt for the correct O2 level at cruise and add fuel volume? (I don't want to say "richen" the mixture, since it would only bring...- Tom F&L GoR
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Mixing fuels
To be more clear; my comment about newer engines being more tolerant was mostly in regards to materials (elastomers, gaskets, fuel lines) with ethanol and not so much being able to consume a greater than 10% ethanol content in the fuel (as gasoline is these days.) You are correct, most of the...- Tom F&L GoR
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Mixing fuels
MoparMap, I've been away from Viperhood for a while, but have come back... um... in the "other" site mostly. But I am getting back in the swing and traded up from my '94 to a '98 GTS. I'm getting my second wind. As already said, mixing different octanes is essentially linear - when you buy...- Tom F&L GoR
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What is the highest mileage Viper you have seen or heard of ??
130K and commute 104 miles daily now, so adding even faster. '94 with updated head gaskets, Crower 1.7 arms, Gen 2 rear exhaust and one recently replaced Crower rocker arm >:(- Tom F&L GoR
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- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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Open Fluid Shelf Life Question
The engine oil, trans oil, axle oil, coolant, and power steering fluid will be fine. Mineral or synthetic oils are unlike water and don't attract it. It would be the air (oxygen) exposure that causes deterioration and in reality, only if they were hot. The brake fluid is hydroscopic and...- Tom F&L GoR
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- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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Fuel pump wont work
Sorry if any of this is something you already know, but hope knowing the logic of what is supposed to happen helps. There should always be 12V+ at the pump when the key is in run or start. However, the fuel pump only pumps when the ECU supplies the ground. During cranking, it is normal for...- Tom F&L GoR
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- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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Fan upgrade
Because in some cases, having the ECU "think" it is still cold will set the injector pulse width to run a little rich, and maybe that helps. It may be a very short-term help with power adder kits if the (stock?) cooling system is marginal because it will take longer to get "hot." But it won't...- Tom F&L GoR
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- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
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Fan upgrade
A lower temp thermostat will not keep the temperture any lower, it merely opens the flow the radiator sooner. If the radiator and fan cannot keep the temperature at the thermostat opening temperature now, it won't with a 170, either. The lower thermostat might have helped carbureted engines...- Tom F&L GoR
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- Forum: RT/10 and GTS Discussions
