Dodge Viper new owner tips and recommendations

[@hbuzgon9557]

great info.... I got a ride in a Viper once... very fast and beautiful.... amazing sound.

[@jakebookhunter7070]

Congratulations! I own a 2000 GTS and I absolutely can confirm your points. All of your Videos about the Gen2 Viper are a real must for any "future" Viper Gen2 owner!!

[@EnthusiastsGarage]

thanks jake

[@michaelkniazuk6418]

@@EnthusiastsGarage i’ve been watching your videos for years I have a 96 RT/10 with 10,000 miles, my question is I’ve been reading some people recommend changing the head gasket something about the material they use do you know anything about this issue, and what you recommend also did you ever get your Gen 5 I know the prices are incredibly high I was looking at a carbon fiber addition in the 150,000 Crazy. Thanks

[@EnthusiastsGarage]

@@michaelkniazuk6418 if the head gasket isn’t leaking I would leave it. Didn’t get a Gen 5, prices are to high. Got a new gt500 which is faster

[@TheLe016]

...ok dad. Can I have the keys now? 😎

[@SMCca]

These videos are great man, I'm planning on owning one for the ole' midlife crisis in 5 to 10 years so this is a good stop gap in the meantime!

[@mjjstang]

Bought my '96 B/W the other day and i went in there like a pro thanks to all your videos. Wanted to thank you. Love it!

[@kinneticlandscaping117]

Thanks !!! I thought I had a heating issue with mine - Very informative Video - Awesome job man

[@giovanni4304]

Same here, had to use the heat for the first time today and frigid air came out of the vents, i thought i had a vacuum leak lol

[@rolando4812]

Thanks for the tips. Alot of these checks should be done before buying the car. If car needs attention, this should be used to leverage the purchase price of the car.

[@kylecurtis42ify]

Great video the information is unsurpassed by anyone else.

[@kermitmidthun4306]

Went through this in my 2004 Viper. Replaced the clutch, buttoned it all back together, then the puddle on the floor and the inoperable clutch pedal. Had to remove the transmission all over again and replace the slave cylinder. Luckily I had one with me. This would have been a good time to do the clutch too on this car. I found the ordeal punishing and I had a MWR shop with a lift and trans jack.

[@IanO3]

I'm going to use that heat trick as a way to leverage the price down. Buying from a dealership so I'm sure they dont know shit. I will be sure to use these tips to my advantage

[@ZondaF355]

Great content. I would also add to be EXTREMELY cautious with the nut that holds the positive battery cable on the main fuse box. Located behind the front drivers side tire under the hood. This nut if not treated with care can break loose where it connects inside the firebox causing electrical gremlins. This will be an issue in the future. I have personally dealt with this and it is a mess.

[@nightfly1985]

Never knew about the vents. I tough the switch gate was jam on mine

[@TheBeingReal]

Few people ever change fluids as they should. The cars that sit a lot can get moisture in fluids too and cause all kinds of secondary problems.

[@michaeljb6779]

Good tips..enjoyed it..thanks.

[@FUNZO1975]

Listen, I've owed 3 gen 2 GTS vipers. One of my best friends is the top viper tech in the mid-west (probably in the nation) he has owned 10 vipers total since 1995, and he personally knows the people whom designed theses cars. He showed me why my fist viper had cracks in the paint towards the very front of the hood. You need to push on the hood directly over where the hinges mount to the hood when finally closing the hood. If you push closer to the front of the hood, what happens is the fiberglass hood will flex more than the paint will and stress cracks will start to form in the paint around the NACA duct that feeds the intake......other than that, the guy is right on with what he has shown & said about these cars. I'm subscribed. an the

[@michaelkniazuk6418]

I have a 1996 RT /10 with 10,000 miles I’ve read some people recommend changing the head gasket something about the material they use back then, can you ask your Viper expert friend what he recommends for preventative maintenance thanks

[@zeusmultirotor8479]

His advice on fluid changes and tire age/wear applies to buying any used car

[@zlatanfazlovic7717]

Great advice

[@charlieryan1736]

Thanks for another informative video

[@ivettevestfal6559]

That has to be the cleanest garage I have ever seen. Where are your toolboxes and spare parts?

[@EnthusiastsGarage]

Ivette Vestfal they are on the way

[@AntiJovial]

@Niko Gambino What a stupid and ignorant thing to say. The entire point of youtube is to earn passive revenue.

[@davidcline471]

About to go look at my first Viper, 2000 GTS, does anyone any recommendations for inspeting? Im looking at having Lemon Squad do the PPI but in terms of when I am there looking at it for the first time, anything I should be looking out for? It has 14K miles.

[@R45iD3L]

great video thank you very much!

[@EnthusiastsGarage]

R45iD3L 👍🏻 please share and subscribe

[@dreamcar1055]

Hey your vids are awesome! Very informative and you know your stuff. So here's a question for you. If you had to trade in your viper for a different generation which one would it be and why? Would like to see your thought on that.

[@EnthusiastsGarage]

Kevin Venuto the gen 2 is the classic viper look. It will probably be timeless and never look outdated. If I were too get a different viper I would get a gen5 gts in all black. It still has that timeless look with lots of updates and a ton of power

[@dreamcar1055]

Enthusiasts Garage not surprised by your answer at all. Keep up the vids they are great

[@georgek8282]

I love your videos but you're wrong about how to close the hood. It took me a few years to learn but the hood should be closed with both hands by pushing about a foot or so forward of where you pushed. Otherwise, you risk that only one of two catches engage. Then you have to deal with a cock eyed hood where only one of the clasps is engaged. Best to push down higher on the hood with both hands.

[@That_ViperDude]

Oil pan leaks were common at the 4 corners. Nothing serious.

[@herbertwells6097]

Awesome information!!!!!!

[@That_ViperDude]

Any used Viper should have new plugs, wires, and coil packs

[@That_ViperDude]

Tires shouldn't be more than 4.5 to 5 years old.

[@rollthelosingdice]

Cool car, not a smart purchase.

[@EnthusiastsGarage]

Sold it for more than I paid for it 😀

[@That_ViperDude]

Bro, you're not very good at this