I have a 95 Viper with 2K miles (don't tease me I just bought it last year and I live in Michigan). It runs perfectly fine. Would it be anal to change the plugs? I'll do it if it makes any sense but I don't want to be stupid and do it with no benefit.
95 Viper, 2K miles, change plugs?
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Chuck 98 RT/10
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It's going to cost you $12 and 30 minutes to an hour. That's time that could be spent at *******.
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I'm also interested in this question. As a viper shopper, I'm finding quite a few Gen 1's with less than 6-7K miles. Are there obvious things that would need to be inspected as a result of age (besides head gasket)?
Specifically: Would original tires need to be changed immediately? Seal around back of RT/10 window? What in the engine should be carefully examined for possible deterioration as a result of age with minimal driving? Anything else I'm missing?
Also, it is my understanding that once the beast is 8 years old there is no chance of obtaining a warranty. Yes/No?
Thanks in advance!
Specifically: Would original tires need to be changed immediately? Seal around back of RT/10 window? What in the engine should be carefully examined for possible deterioration as a result of age with minimal driving? Anything else I'm missing?
Also, it is my understanding that once the beast is 8 years old there is no chance of obtaining a warranty. Yes/No?
Thanks in advance!
Tires - check for dryrot, cracking, and checking, UV and ozone exposure are the culprits here (mine are 5 years old with 2k miles and look like brand new
Fluids - Probably ALL fluids should be changed for sure
Belts / hoses - Same for belts and hoses (although hoses deteriorate from the inside, so visual no help here
Weatherstrip - Check all exposed and accessible rubber weatherstrip and moldings for cracking, dryrot
Warranty - check with the "Wizard" chuck Tator at Tator's Dodge
Good luck
Fluids - Probably ALL fluids should be changed for sure
Belts / hoses - Same for belts and hoses (although hoses deteriorate from the inside, so visual no help here
Weatherstrip - Check all exposed and accessible rubber weatherstrip and moldings for cracking, dryrot
Warranty - check with the "Wizard" chuck Tator at Tator's Dodge
Good luck
A gen I with original tires would be SCARY. The tires were knife edged when new (practically zero progressivity), and age would worsen them. I say get rid of the hardened tires as soon as possible.
Regarding the plugs there are driving behaviors that would be detrimental. If the car was only moved from here to there and seldom driven to the point of warming the engine fully. I would be concerned about fouled plugs, in addition to many other things like oil quality, exhaust system corrosion, etc. 200 to 300 miles per year cannot be good for a car. I would also bet that with that mileage the owner did not provide enough service. Many servicing aspects have time limits in addition to mileage limits. Things like coolant, engine oil (every 6 months if you drive it or not), transmission and differential lube, brake and clutch fluid, etc.
Regarding the plugs there are driving behaviors that would be detrimental. If the car was only moved from here to there and seldom driven to the point of warming the engine fully. I would be concerned about fouled plugs, in addition to many other things like oil quality, exhaust system corrosion, etc. 200 to 300 miles per year cannot be good for a car. I would also bet that with that mileage the owner did not provide enough service. Many servicing aspects have time limits in addition to mileage limits. Things like coolant, engine oil (every 6 months if you drive it or not), transmission and differential lube, brake and clutch fluid, etc.
Chuck 98 RT/10
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I would change the fluids and tires if original. If you felt like changing the wires you might as well change the plugs too, but it wouldn't be as important as fluids/tires.
Yes,
Change the plugs, although they are not worn out per say. They may have or may start to corrode (the thread area to the head itself) and give you a hard time coming out. For the minimal expense and time to do it, save yourself a potential problem in the future.
Change the plugs, although they are not worn out per say. They may have or may start to corrode (the thread area to the head itself) and give you a hard time coming out. For the minimal expense and time to do it, save yourself a potential problem in the future.
Newport Viper
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Get the Pilot Sports. 285 upfront helps a 95 a whole bunch! The xgt were a nightmare on the streets!
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prodiver
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Wow, I bought a stone stock 95 with 17k on it a year ago. It was a tough transition from a 96 Vette to the Viper and it took some getting used to. The car has been through a lot of changes from door poppers to exhaust and it has 45k on it now and I love it. Get rid of the stock air cleaner and change the thermostat asap. Welcome to a whole new world of driving.
joe117
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Like they said, old tires are going to be too hard even if they look great. New tires are not a great big cost and you will notice the improvement. Sell the old ones on ebay, you will get some of your money back
I'd leave the plugs and wires alone if the car is running and starting ok.
If the plugs have somehow corroded themselves into the heads, you don't want to be the guy who finds out.
Like they said, change ALL the fluids as soon as you can get to it.
I'd leave the plugs and wires alone if the car is running and starting ok.
If the plugs have somehow corroded themselves into the heads, you don't want to be the guy who finds out.
Like they said, change ALL the fluids as soon as you can get to it.
