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    fishy coolant

    Thanks for all the insight guys, here's the update: I decided to make a concerted effort to find the source. After a session in the car I parked it in my garage and opened the hood. Every 10 seconds or so I would see a small vapor rise toward the back of the engine near the cowl...
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    fishy coolant

    I'll bet its the overflow. I kinda thought it would somehow be vented to atmosphere but then I though nope the cooling system must be a closed loop. Once I thought the smell was from the passenger LOL, I took her home and told her to shower. Neil
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    fishy coolant

    I am third owner. (first owner was some farmer who traded it in for a 2004 somewhere in Ontario) so I doubt he changed it - being a farmer... For sure the second owner did nothing - only fluid changes and I am questioning the coolant since it is quite fishy in smell, apparently a sign of old...
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    Viper - Maintenance - methods

    Hi, I am curious to know what you guys use to get under your viper. and to qualify this I am a regular guy without a fancy lift. I want to do all my own mods and service so having a good system is key. Are there certain jacks and stands that you guys have found ideal for a viper...
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    fishy coolant

    Hi Dave, thx for the reply... The temp runs at 90 most times. If I drive the car hard it seems to run at about 110. It does cool down quick, just idleing after some donuts... As for the puddle, yes I was low on coolant when I noticed it - I then topped it up. I am checking the coolant...
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    fishy coolant

    Hi All, so I have been driving my "new to me" 1995 RT for about 6 weeks now (Edmonton, Alberta). I truly love this car, all my viper dreams are coming true. So one thing I can't stop is the desire to steer with the rear tires! :) every corner possible... (I'll need a good tire guy soon)...
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