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    Rev limiter proper operation

    I did it the first time at an autocross and thought I broke something expensive. Now I have a light mounted on the steering column that lights up at (adjustable) about 5200 RPM. For a Gen 1, that's past the power peak and there's still "safe" RPM to go, but a good place to shift. And avoid...
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    Cleared to drive again...

    A reasonable veteran's benefit = free gas for one car of your choice for every year of service?
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    Coolant temperature sending unit or gauge help please

    Also, be aware that the original sensor and the replacement may be of different socket sizes. The replacement was bigger; the bigger socket on the smaller original wasn't "catching" until I angled the socket (OK, on a Gen 1 you can't see it under the cowl) and that's how I broke it. But with...
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    New power steering pump? Gen I

    The highest power steering pump pressures are when you turn the wheel all the way to the stop and you hear the squeal. Try that with the hood open and someone looking. If no spray, then maybe while on the track the higher temperatures and sloshing around came from a loose or poorly sealing cap...
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    Sourcing Obsolete Parts For Gen I and Gen II Vipers

    OK, was fooled by parts book image and these fogs are for Gen 1 only. But I encourage anyone to look behind the plastic back and search for a Bosch part number - might help to locate your part.
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    Gen 1 Gen 2 fog lamps for $45

    Sorry, I guess I was fooled by the Viper parts book. It shows the same image for Gen 1 and Gen 2 fog lamps, but now that I look closer, the parts number is different.
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    Gen 1 Gen 2 fog lamps for $45

    I commute 104 miles/day and the winter road repairs leave lots of asphalt pieces on the road. Took a hit in the fog lamp, which had been cracked for a long time. I removed the unit by unscrewing the tiny bolts for the front fascia in the wheelwell and pried open the area behind the fog lamp...
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    Sourcing Obsolete Parts For Gen I and Gen II Vipers

    Gen 1 and Gen 2 fog lights are available as Citroen D2 parts. Remove the plastic back and the Bosch glass body has a sticker with a part number: 0 305 403 001 Google it and you may find my new best buddy Sylvain on French eBay. He sells them for 30 Euro (~$45) plus shipping. I bought two...
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    Is this a broken sway bar

    This is not advice, only some limited experience. I built a replica Cobra and was trying various sway bars. I would visit the junkyard and buy something close to fitting, then cut and weld to better fit. As long as the welding stick is stronger than the spring material, the weld will stay...
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    New Mopar Oil Change business

    And so much comes down to marketing, doesn't it? Anyway, FYI: Chrysler Edges Into Fast-lube Biz Answers: 1) Yes, I'm sure the PZ Synthetic is fine. 2) The 5W40 grade is fine. 3) Shell = Pennzoil = Quaker State 4) SOPUS = Shell Oil Products US 5) Shell Rotella 15W40 and 5W40 are good...
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    Anti-Freeze Question

    On page 3, Table Three it shows corrosion rates of water vs. water + 30% glycol vs. water + 30% inhibited glycol. "Inhibited" means treated with corrosion inhibitors. The take-home is that is isn't the fluid (either the water or ethylene glycol or propylene glycol) that resists corrosion, it...
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    Anti-Freeze Question

    Um, bad idea. It won't freeze, but the aluminum, iron, solder joints, brass and any other metals in contact with the "water" will still corrode. You can use perhaps only 30% anti-freeze or get Zerex racing coolant - it is the anti-corrosion additive package in antifreeze but without the...
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    Anti-Freeze Question

    The company I work for now sold the US antifreeze business in the US to Zerex. I would say it's pretty good stuff.
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    Coolant temperature gauge?

    Daniel, go to the illustrated parts section http://forums.viperclub.org/illustrated-upgrades/622417-viper-parts-listings-all-model-years.html and in the 2001 manual look at page 008-810. There are three sensors; one for the gauge, one for the ECU, one for the red dash light. At some time...
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    Billet steering rack bushings - great upgrade

    I don't know, Mike, you sound like me advising to use diesel oil (tried and tried and tried and true) instead of Princely Violet Oil or Yellow Stripe Oil or something else that has a "racing" heritage. ;) It's good advice and live the test of time.
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    TatorToga May 14/15 - Event. Dinner & Hotel Info!

    Hi Chuck, My wife and I will attend. We'll drive up in my 113K '94 and enjoy looking at all the clean and fancy cars (but not enter the show). Please include us for dinner at the Log Jam. Anybody with fuels or lubes questions, bring your note pad.
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    Reverse lockout solenoid

    Mika, Here is the T-56 manual: http://www.ttcautomotive.com/English/media/pdfs_autogen/T-56_Service_Manual.pdf See section 3-12-2 for solenoid diagnostic information.
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    Gen 1 coolant hose warning

    I had a temperature gauge that read too low and finally resulted in a jumpy needle, so I decided to replace the sensor (it was broken) and change the coolant. While doing so, I noticed the hose from the water pump to the passenger side metal tube had been worn to the cords by flexing upwards at...
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    After winter hibernation 1st start

    or New York! Other than snow days, been commuting 104 miles per day and will have 113K on my '94 soon.
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    97 Rear Right Caliper help

    It's not the ABS caliper, ABS version would be 43mm piston size and the marking on the caliper(s) says 36. Also, the ABS caliper has a bracket system to attach to the upright. Flip the casting over and look for the part number - it will be next to the hole for the parking brake guide. The...
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    NOS OCTANE BOOSTER... Who uses it?

    Folks, the terminology is such that "60 points" is 0.6 octane numbers, so if there is advertising making it sound like 6 points, then something is technically inconsistent. Furthermore, any product containing nitromethane is then using the wrong test (an octane evaluation) to predict a...
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    So how do you do it, let one go?

    Nadine, it's the cycle of life. My first car was a rusted out '70 Duster. When the frame finally came apart, the drivetrain went into a replica Cobra that I had 13 years. Like you, couldn't leave it alone and it evolved into a beast on the track and a little too beastly for the road, so I...
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    Ball Deep Into Gen 1 Top End Job

    The only failure I've had in my '94 was a washer holding the needle bearings in the roller lifters (that also come in a foreign V-6 engine.) First the teeny broken washer showed up in the oil drain, then a needle, then a few needles, then the squealing as the roller stopped rolling and wore a...
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    Interesting Contrast : Viper vs Smart Car

    This has been done before... Wish I could do this.
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    Oil Sale @ NAPA

    Howdy all. The silent aging mechanism is exposure to air, and specifically oxygen. Skin wrinkles and tires are always exposed to air (although I think there is a coating put on tires when constructed so they don't age badly when in storage at the tire store.) Oil is stored in a sealed...

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