Oil leaks in the Viper

[JonB]

To paraphrase Crocodile Dundee: "You call THAT a Leak?"

Having owned 6 British cars, I can say I KNOW real leaks!


Most of the 'complaints' here that I have dealt with or seen are what would be considered normal wear and tear on most motors and trans. A few drips here, a few drops there. But it drives Viper Owners CRAZY! And, they have that extended warranty to cover them. So, they get discussed, fretted over, and repaired.

However, I don't think the frequency is unusual. And if the owners were out-of-pocket, I doubt that many would be fixed.

 

[SnakeBolt]

Jon B - you are referring to the gasket leaks, yes? you mean that the leaks that the gen 1's experience usually won't cause a real problem? I thought they were a big problem, especially if the coolant gets in the wrong places..........?

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

Actually you want oil leaks on your daily drivers. Actually rust proofs the bottom of the car as you drive.

 

[Rich Carlson]

And you never here about the ones that don't leak either. The percentage of the ones that do is very low, Al.

 

[Robert Dyck]

97 GTS.....36K miles and no leaks. Not one drop of oil consumption over 3K mile change interval. The car is not raced either, but pushed at times on the highway.