Torn boot

[AndrewDoe]

I was taking off my center panel to condition the leather boot around the gear shift lever and I looked down and noticed a small tear in the rubber boot around the shifter arm where it enters the tranny. There was no oil or anything untoward-appearing (is this a word?), but is this a big deal? Is this something that falls under the 3/36K warranty (I am still under that until June)???

Thanks.

 

[SNKEBIT]

I was taking off my center panel to condition the leather boot around the gear shift lever and I looked down and noticed a small tear in the rubber boot around the shifter arm where it enters the tranny. There was no oil or anything untoward-appearing (is this a word?), but is this a big deal? Is this something that falls under the 3/36K warranty (I am still under that until June)???

Thanks.

EVERY Viper I have taken apart has ripped boots. EVERY ONE!!!!!!!

Let's just say I've worked on a few.

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

The tear will let heat and fumes into the cabin. It will probably not be covered under the warranty, but you should probably get a new one IMO.

 

[AndrewDoe]

The tear will let heat and fumes into the cabin. It will probably not be covered under the warranty, but you should probably get a new one IMO.

That's why I am so happy when I drive it!!!

 

[RobZilla]

Mine is torn... Ive been procrastinating fixing it.

 

[CPPRHD265]

Factory Part #4848038

Found mine ripped to sh*t when I put in the B&M, Jon provided the part number for me... haven't gotten over to a dealer to order one yet.

Without the boot, hot air comes up and out of the window switch area.

 

[CPPRHD265]

Did a search on the part number... The wizard posted about it back in 07, and says that part number is for Gen 1 and 2 Vipers...

So, I'm not really sure on that part number now as there seems to be a conflict with what JonB told me, and what the Wizard posted awhile ago.

 

[Tony2]

Why don’t you check and see if you have one of those local mobile vinyl / leather repair guys. I know I have had spots in my old boat fixed as well as a hole in a seat where some **** dropped a lit cigarette onto my leather seat when top was down on my Vette!

Anyhow they do good work filling in holes and blending, if I recall up here was only like $35 and probably easier and cheaper than replacing?? Or if you take to them it may even be cheaper??

Just throwing another option out there for you.

Good Luck,

Tony2

 

[Tom Sessions]

Part # for the 2003-2010 boot is 5037319AA. List price is $49.70. only a few in inventory with Chrysler.

 

[AndrewDoe]

It's the rubber boot right off the tranny, not the leather one around the shifter.

 

[Tony2]

Duhhhhh sorry , you clearly stated that in your post too now that I re-read it. Apparently my reading comprehension skills aren’t so great tonight!!

Tony2

 

[Viper Wizard]

The tear will let heat and fumes into the cabin. It will probably not be covered under the warranty, but you should probably get a new one IMO.

Mark you need to put on your other glasses on! Andrew said he was still under the 3/36 and that shift boot IS covered under warranty!

Andrew I am the sublet shop for one of the local Dodge Dealers and I AM authorized to do warranty & recalls on Vipers!! If you'd like, give me a call and I WILL replace it under warranty for you!
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[RobZilla]

Curious... what price does the rubber boot run for a Gen II This part being the rubber boot beneath the leather cover,,,, not the actual shifter boot attached to the trans.

 

[Viper Wizard]

Curious... what price does the rubber boot run for a Gen II This part being the rubber boot beneath the leather cover,,,, not the actual shifter boot attached to the trans.

GENI & GENII shift boot [beneath the leather cover] MSRP $87.50...Tator's Garage $ 70.00 in stock.
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