I normally get one of two reactions: 1) Wow, what a great car! -OR- 2) Meh, it's just a car.
My wife had the second reaction when I first got my Viper, but after a ride in it she has now has reaction #1.
Thanks for the reminder!
I need to get a couple things done on my Viper this weekend so will miss Grill 57. VOI is sneaking up quickly, and I need to replace my a/c compressor, line seals & a/c drier before VOI.
Is that an early 70's Camaro I see hiding in the garage? Nice shot of your Viper. The black/silver (or are the stripes white?) combo is really nice.
Congrats on having a dd as fun as the R8! Hopefully you won't get to know the traffic court judge on a first name basis. :)
Good deal. Remember to check the fit of the collars that go over the center of the old pulley to remove it. I had to hand fit those collars (nothing a mill bastard can't take care of) before I was able to use it. Took 5 minutes and made a huge difference.
I've used the HF puller on three Vipers and have not had a problems with pulleys breaking. Be sure that the tool is properly seated around the pulley hub, otherwise you can tear that lip off the pulley.
Laughed at the angle of attack photo! Really funny.
What a difference a bit of cleanup and paint made. I'm curious as to what you find on that seal. I'm guessing your's isn't the only one that's dried up. Thanks for posting!
August 2003
Not sure about Roe...maybe press on?
I installed an IPSCO p/s bracket and pulley. Their pulley uses a split hub. Simple to install and very clever.
From a Dodge Tech Service Bulletin regarding what power steering fluid was used at the factory and what is recommended:
Viper Year Factory Fill OEM Approved Service Fluid
1992 - 1998 MS5931 MS5931
1999 - 2000 MS9933 MS9602
2001...
Regarding protecting the high-pressure line...just make sure it doesn't rub against the reservoir when you tighten up the nut attaching that hose to the pump. There should be plenty of clearance. Some were installed with the line touching.
Regarding the puller...I bought mine from Harbor...
The high pressure line (bolts into top of p/s pump) sometimes rub along the bottom of the p/s reservoir and end up with a V-shape notch worn into the line. Replacing that line would be prudent. The low-pressure line should be fine, unless it is starting to get some dry rot.
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