2000_Black_RT10
Enthusiast
She owns the Viper? (or are you the she and he owns the Viper?) Who is the Canadian? 
red engine cover paint bubbling?!
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terminator02
Viper Owner
OK update...I went out about a week ago and the clutch was dead (no resistance). CHecked under the car and sure enough..leaking clutch fluid. Needs new clutch assembly and am in the process of having that fixed by my mechanic. I postulated that the leak could have caused the fluid to get onto the valve cover and cause the bubbling and he agrees. With that said; how would you recommend fixing the valve covers. Do I need to buy new? Are there ways to smooth out bubbling caused by the heat from the leak? If I am going to do work on the valve covers..any suggestions as to make it look nice?
BlackSnake99
Enthusiast
easy to have them powdercoated.
Chuck 98 RT/10
Enthusiast
First, join the VCA.
Second, how many miles on your Viper? The valve covers will bubble over time. I have 120,000 miles and mine look horrible.
Third, don't be afraid of Dave. Keep asking dumb questions, it is the only way to learn.
Fourth, track it.
Second, how many miles on your Viper? The valve covers will bubble over time. I have 120,000 miles and mine look horrible.
Third, don't be afraid of Dave. Keep asking dumb questions, it is the only way to learn.
Fourth, track it.
KNG SNKE
Enthusiast
The little bubbles on the valve covers are nothing to worry about. If you get a ton of them then yes you are probably running too hot. Both of mine showed the small bubbles. The factory valve covers paint/powder which ever it is is very crappy.
terminator02
Viper Owner
Thanks for the replies. Chuck, there were 14800 when I got the car and now it has 17200. They are distinct bubbles about 3 inch diameter. I have very detailed pics but would need them hosted. I am likely just going to have the mechanic give the car a good once over when the other work has been performed. From research I have done on the forum, it is hard to tell if I was smelling an engine like burning when i WOT or simply just the custom exhaust fumes that can seep from the trunk as other owners have mentioned. It is not a sweet smell, but not quite an oily smell either. Either way, its good to have the clutch problem being fixed.
I guess this goes to show potential buyers to be leary of these "3k low milage" cars out there. This is considered mid-range and still it is showing what happens when a 10 year old car gets less than 2k put on a year. My mechanic said that the more miles..usually the better for these cars and I tend to concur. Can't wait to get her back though so I can get on the road a bit more before winter
I guess this goes to show potential buyers to be leary of these "3k low milage" cars out there. This is considered mid-range and still it is showing what happens when a 10 year old car gets less than 2k put on a year. My mechanic said that the more miles..usually the better for these cars and I tend to concur. Can't wait to get her back though so I can get on the road a bit more before winter
agentf1
Enthusiast
Isn't clutch fluid similar to brake fluid which WILL make paint bubble in a heartbeat.
jdeft1
Enthusiast
Is the exhaust "wrapped"? Header/exhaust wrap can give off a strange burning odor when it's really hot..... and for a while if it's not driven hard (WOT)...
Check for a fiberous wrapping around the pipes...
Check for a fiberous wrapping around the pipes...
Me not post in your threads? *** kind of BS is that? You might as well just have invited my to your family's holiday dinner!
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Yeah, I think Dave is in every single threat on this forum. He does live for this. I'm betting the letters on his keyboard are worn out and gone LOL!
