WINTER TEARDOWN TIME: I Finally Find Out Why My '94 VIPER Ran Rough

[@colinschmitz8297]

The vents for the dash come from a 91-95 Caravan. Raiding the parts bin is a great thing. When the magazines pitch a fit about it remember that raiding the parts bin means being able to having affordable parts and in other cases being able to have parts at all.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Not to mention that the same parts bins were raided by the manufacturer to make the car in the first place!

[@mds2465]

speaking of the caravans, I remember that some of those caravans had the shredder valves on the a/c systems that were not removable and if they ever went bad the owners often were faced with the burden of having to replace the whole a/c line or whatever unit/assembly that the valve was built into from the factory. Not sure if your Viper has this same setup or not but if so there's a good chance you may find yourself in the same sort of predicament as well! It is also my understanding that most if not all of the a/c system components for these cars are not available in the aftermarket, so you may also be faced with having to get parts from your local Dodge dealership for that a/c system should you need to replace anything. Hope this helps!

[@Fore-Four-Dee-Too]

Magazine writers are idiots.

[@nunyabeeswax3061]

Got a blower motor controller for my 95 vette.vette price 60 bucks .93 Cherokee 27 bucks same part.

[@colinschmitz8297]

@@nunyabeeswax3061 yeah, it's awesome when they share parts bins like this. Plenty of savings, more parts available, and those parts are not the core of the car's identity anyhow. One of the strange decisions on the Viper is using a Delphi keyless entry instead of what ever the units used in there normal cars in the '90s.

[@matthewcofield6251]

This channel feels like classic KZbin.

[@joshuagibson2520]

Naaah. It's the new wave. Where no one works on anything and they just talk about it.

[@horizen1345]

Couldn’t agree more

[@highbrass7563]

It does

[@melvingibson4525]

Ehh maybe with the old intro. Too many sponsors and collabs from other influencers to be like "old KZbin".

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

​@@melvingibson4525well unless you have Mr. Beast's subscribership you adapt or fail. I think Dave keeps it as real as anyone can in today's environment.

[@1986krazy]

I'm so happy you put on that little bit from HAL 9000. I would have been disappointed if you hadn't! Pure gold!

[@godchi1dvonsteuben770]

...and don't ditch the "old-school KZbin" feel of your channel, we all love it!

[@VorsprungDurchNik]

The manifold inside the old AC machine is probably clogged from AC system sealer people thiugh would "fix" their leaks. Make sure you buy Yellowjacket filters for the new machine to prevent that from happening in the future.

[@Chuck59ish]

Ifv you read articles on the Vipers, the Chrysler guys say they robbed the parts bins heavily.

[@jerbear7952]

It feels sooooo good when you find a company that you can fanboy over. I miss companies living up to their reputations.

[@GlycerinZ]

me too. Used to be a huge fan of nVIDIA but they pulled some price gouging bullshit this year.

[@Mr.4AGE]

I went to buy a lift about a year ago and wanted to finance one to help my credit score, unfortunately bend pack lifts are made in china but you have to read the fine print. Not many things are 100% made in the USA anymore to me that's just a shame

[@transformerstuff7029]

@@GlycerinZ lmao you must be young. They had an entire series of GPU overheat and kept it quiet. Their FX 5000 line if I remember correclty.

[@transformerstuff7029]

@@Mr.4AGE hahaha here in europe we don't think too highly of made in the USA

[@jamescampbell4334]

Had over 100k on my Venom 550 '94 Viper when I sold it. Added a 120hp dry shot, put total output to around 680hp. Used as a DD from '97 to '05 in Florida. It was rock solid reliable, needed little else then scheduled maintenance and wear items. Had to replace the crossover coolant gaskets. Seeing you removing the coil brought back memories of that job.

[@nf100]

shower rod also works good as a hood prop and they come w/rubber ends not to scratch

[@DaveMcFly]

and a lot are adjustable you can make em longer or shorter depending on the need.

[@GlycerinZ]

yeah or some PVC pipe!

[@wigletron2846]

PVC cut to the length of the strut. Then cut a slit down the entire side of the PVC and you can pop it right over the strut to hold the hood open.

[@BWGPEI]

That's the one thing I do NOT miss about my old Volvo 122s from 1969. Every fall before or as the snow started I had to strip, clean and re-tune the SU carbs. And while I was at it set the valve lash, re-gap the plugs and so on. You of all people would appreciate how much time this took. These days it has to be a very special car to make one do all that, and man do you have that sort of car!

[@BobOMKE858]

Brilliant solution Wizard, checking with the companies you already use and approve of!

[@Sonny_McMacsson]

And get free stuff!

[@ericfaley9019]

The wheel bolt pattern came from the Dakota truck. The rack and pinion I believe is a Dakota one or modified. I don’t remember. If I remember right the outside mirrors are Dodge Stealth. As you stated the 6 cylinder coil came from 3.3/3.8 engine family. Etc etc. if you think about it Dodge built a low budget super car with many in house parts.

[@bizjetfixr8352]

Parts swapping is awesome. Back in the 80s, I needed a new wire harness for my 340 Duster. As a little research showed, the engine harness for a 340 was identical to that with a 318, except for the addition of a couple of easily reproduced wires (electric choke on the TQ) Went to my local junkyard. Back then, they were all pretty much pick yourself. Got a pristine harness out of a 73 Dart four door for $10. The great thing about junk yards, is that there are tons of things that you don't know you need, until you see it. My manual window cranks were kinda flimsy/cheap. Subbed a pair in, out of a big Chrysler for $5. One day, I'm just "browsing".........Back then, most Dodge/Plymouth gloveboxes were made out of cheap cardboard. They sucked, even when new. Anyway, I'm "browsing".......and I find a late build Dodge Dart four door, with a molded, one piece, glove compartment. Needless to say, I latched onto that. They asked $1. That piece is in my current Dart Sport. Since then, I've looked at every wrecked "A" body I've ever run across, and haven't found another.

[@GlycerinZ]

whats great from junkyards are those little parts.. like a plastic cover for a bolt, or a volume knob, a certain electrical connector.. things that would be 15 bucks at a store are super cheap at the junkyard. i love them

[@bizjetfixr8352]

@@GlycerinZ Fifteen bucks, assuming it's even available. For a lot of Mopar guys, used/salvage/junkyard parts were the only parts available, until around Y2K. It was at the point I was buying stuff that I had no immediate need for because it was cheap and/or it was hard to find. Conversely, sometimes you would run across stuff that was in a lot better shape/more functional than what you currently had in the car. You buy it and upgrade, but keep the original.

[@sfbfriend]

TQ! Wow, there's a term I haven't heard in years, Thermal Quad. I had a 69 Coup Caddy didn't have a TQ but had a Quadrajet, or another name was "Spread Bore Carb" Those back two 2 inch barrels would use a lot of gas when you put your foot into it! Was amazing how well a 472 CI could move a massive tank like that. Those days were fun...

[@bizjetfixr8352]

@@sfbfriend They were so cool, when you would hear the moan of those big rear barrels open up. Times change. Try finding any kind of aftermarket "spread bore" intake lately?

[@sfbfriend]

@@bizjetfixr8352 No, I don't have any carbureted cars any longer. Been a while actually and I do miss that moan you talked about. Wanted to restore that caddy but life had other ideas for me. How about you?

[@nliquide1]

It's nice Hoovie bought that machine for you with all his car repairs! All joking aside, it's nice to have a new piece of equipment.

[@jdore8]

Just went to rock auto for fun to compare pricing. I used 1995, Viper had no V6 coils available, Intrepid had all the variations available for both V6 engine sizes.

[@phils473]

My second car (high school - college) was a K car, I think 1989. I am a little shaken to see that parts from that hunk of junk could go into my dream Viper! 😰😅

[@Mooselover1011]

Hey wizard, thank you for some of the cross reference parts. Some of these are difficult to find on a quick Google search. Also, I didn't want to tag you in the Viper groups but looks like they're making Ipsco e brake kits again.

[@kilegarrison7910]

Good thinking Wizard, I think the front hubs/bearings are shared with a later 90's dakota/durango. Definitely a great plan to learn what parts are interchangeable, I'm sure early "Viper" parts command a huge premium.

[@renj6531]

3:35 that air intake through the hood reminds me of the ones on modern 18 wheelers unlike the old ones with those large 30 gallon drum size side fender ones

[@justinpakarno4346]

I like how the hood wraps around the headlights.

[@joshuagibson2520]

@markasread4349 tater soup.

[@christinesommerfeld9815]

I like turtles. 🐢

[@JohnnyAFG81]

Change the oil pressure sender unit now that you are there. If I am not mistaken it’s the same part number for a Jeep, Dodge V8.

[@johnygrasa]

Suspension for the viper was taken from the first gen Dodge Dakota, even the six lug hubs.

[@karlschuneman7960]

Just the bearing on the front. Upper control arm is similar untill midyear and all the suspension changed when the coupe arrived Gen2 started.

[@DomSchiavoni]

Sure, Viper shares the 6-lug hub to handle its stout chassis & V10. As to the suspension i dont see anything in common besides maybe the upper control arm. Everything else is very different at a glance. Components/Geometry/ect... IRS Dodge Dakota? LOL Viper with truck suspension travel height? LOL

[@gnome-ski]

love a 90s viper, beautiful car.

[@ardethcain18]

Those coils are easy compared to My GEN III's The GEN III coils are under the intake manifold. So, even more parts have to be removed, plus... you will need a set of intake gaskets as well. Currently about $100 a set. The Back rear intake bolt requires an extension and a very narrow 10mm universal socket, to be able to get between the runners...such as the snap-on socket . I highly recommend Ohm-ing out the wires and be sure to use dialectic grease on all boots. 👍

[@jayk7781]

Gen III/IV 😁

[@That_ViperDude]

Thanks for the info about the disintegrating screen on the fuel injector. I have an occasional misfire and I suspect that's the issue.

[@chiguy_]

when I upgraded on my SRT10 truck. the truck ran SO MUCH better. plus new plug wires as well. anyway lookin fwd to seeing the upgrades and how it runs.

[@DaveMcFly]

as a fellow Dave I loved the "I'm sorry Dave...." line it always makes me smile

[@crazyeyez1502]

I was hoping he had that line in the video somewhere. Would've been a major missed opportunity

[@PaulTC97]

the 2003-2006 Viper wheels were a great choice, it doesnt look like a 1994 car

[@benjaminfitzgerald2037]

Yeah, there's something awesome about the 1st gen wheels, but with the expense of the special tire size and the fact that all the viper wheels look killer on all the vipers, it's just not worth keeping them on unless you're displaying it.

[@DomSchiavoni]

Those wheels look best on the SRT-10 RAM. Not a fan of them on the Viper. The 3-spokes are legendary. Some day someone will create a 19" version of them to give the Gen1 a killer reso-mod look.

[@pops55650]

I was wondering why they did a 4 and a 6 terminal coil instead of 5/5, this lets you spark all 10.cylinders with common coils, pretty smart and fortunate for people needing replacements

[@Default78334]

Because Chrysler didn't have any five cylinder engines in their portfolio so they would have no need for a five-cylinder coil pack.

[@skylinefever]

The V10 is a waste spark engine, and you couldn't have a 5 cylinder waste spark engine. I think it is kind of funny that they used a 6 cylinder and 4 cylinder coilbpack.

[@lancenorton1117]

@@skylinefever 6 + 4 equals 10 and they had hundreds of thousands of those coils in stock so it makes great sense.

[@rocketsurgeon11]

The steering column is the same as the PRE-1990 Chryslers (Saginaw unit and it's very similar to the GM stuff, just different multifunction switch)...it doesn't have an airbag. AFER 1990 they used a different column.

[@jonvanscoy]

Good shout-out to quality equipment. #respect

[@phillipmessick8694]

This is my old car. I bought it from IAA. All it needed was a wheel and a four-wheel alighnment. I did head gaskets on it before I sold it to Allan in Wichita.

[@deputy630]

The wizard seems like a hell of a nice guy!! Love his channel.

[@DaPepster]

Actually, the Neon 2.0/2.4 coil packs had terminals sticking out from the sides of the coil pack. The coil pack on your Viper with four terminals that stick straight up come from a very limited production on the 2.2L Lotus DOHC Turbo 3 intercooled engine in the 1991-1992 Dodge Spirit R/T (I've owned three 1991s) and the 1992-1993 Dodge Daytona IROC R/T. And that was the only distributorless engine, the Turbo 3 until the Neon went into production in very late 1994. All other engines in the AA platform (Spirit/Acclaim/LeBaron Landau) were distributor with a traditional coil. I think it was 1995 or 1996 that the Viper went to using both coil packs with side terminals.

[@josephkelly4893]

Great classic muscle car Wizard, living the dream my friend, much love from Australia

[@NVRAMboi]

God bless Carroll Shelby and RIP. The man was involved in lots of things that go really fast.

[@firefighter1c57]

same coil packs on the V10 Ram, though they are packaged much better being on top of the passenger side valve cover.

[@TheSpeedDemon64]

Hey Wizard, have you made a video on what Ferrari vehicle to buy and not to buy, based on your experience? If not, you should make a video about that!

[@EmDub215]

I still love the style of the Viper and I love that you can get reasonable parts.

[@josephnash3015]

My 1996 Impala SS was the same, I raided the Corvette, 1LE Camaro, Buick, Cadillac, and Police Caprice parts bins.

[@TXCherokee]

I was over at my mechanic shop. He had the new SnapOn PolarTek Dual. Handles both 134a and 1234yf

[@privateer0561]

I've noticed that you rarely seem to complete projects once started.

[@dav8388]

The collant reservoir is also from a 93-97 Intrepid.

[@doug596]

My Viper sputters on take off I wonder if it's the injectors, or a intake leak.It also sounds like a cylinder is missing at full throttle. Need to start checking things.

[@mattorama]

Those newer wheels make those older Vipers look 10x better. ....and they looked pretty damn good to begin with.

[@CMannStayns]

Hubs are Dakota/Durango. Hell, the rear end may have the same guts as them, too, but completely different housing, and IRS.

[@maxxmich]

all the viper is a part car from other cars.. u could use a 3 coil for the side that uses a 4 pack coil

[@bigr0075]

Automated gives time for more work on anything else, awesome!

[@m1t2a1]

I think replace the known leaky valves first. Rainman Ray taught me that.

[@peterquest6406]

Snowing? I long for snow.28 Celsius today in Masterton NZ.not a cheap machine,about 4000 usa I think,converts to about 7000 NZ.hope it works well.

[@kokoshadowstryder9020]

It is an absolute PITA to find which common parts were used on the Gen I and Gen II Viper's. Such as, outside of the quick disconnect, the base of the clutch slave cylinder is from the '90's Ford F-250, or that the spindles are from the Dodge Dakota, or that the turn signal lenses are the same size as those on a small trailer. It is insane the level of highway robbery that goes on for "Viper" parts.

[@Michael-yi4mc]

Remember the AMC brand car? Many of the parts are from a Chrysler, General Motors, and Ford Motor Company Jerry rigged like a lower bidder system?

[@stevengreco5897]

Great video Car Wizard!

[@methanial73]

The substitute parts are also relevant from a lot of other manufacturers. Many Cadillac parts are just generic GM parts.

[@Flussig1]

It's a great way to stay in business.

[@thrillerbarkofficial]

New car wizard video is always a good way to start the day 🧙‍♂️

[@WWRD1234]

Hey wizard what happened to your diesel swap pick up Have not seen it for a while love you show

[@garrett1393]

I just bought your viper 2 days ago! Love the car!

[@jamesstewart3771]

Have Mrs. wizard turn angry R2 into some of her art . Make a robot statue out of it , gift it to Hoovie for his garage house warming .

[@93sundance]

Worked in several dealerships. They all had fully automatic R134a machines since the refrigerant came out. 1996?

[@georgebettiol8338]

In Australia, R134a was introduced in 1992.

[@That_ViperDude]

Parts bin is an understatement, haha. The 2 coil packs are from a Dodge 6 cylinder car and a another 4 cylinder. Funny but ingenious.

[@lancenorton1117]

And SO much easier to find than a coil made for only a V-10.

[@That_ViperDude]

@@lancenorton1117 there is no 1 coil for a V10, haha. You obviously know nothing about Vipers. Don't be an armchair quarterback.

[@lancenorton1117]

@@That_ViperDude I KNOW that, and since Dodge knew they would not be selling 50,000 plus Vipers a year there was no reason to build a V-10 coil when there are 4 and 6 cylinder coils easily installed and available.

[@That_ViperDude]

@@lancenorton1117 Then why do you keep on talking, you obviously have no point.

[@That_ViperDude]

@@lancenorton1117 they did it because they had no money. Building a new car cost 2 billion, they did the Viper on 50 million.

[@renj6531]

that steering column reminds me of gm ones from that era, I recall a lot of similarites between GM and chrysler even the Obd1 port location and config. Ford always seemed like the odd man out and did things quite diferent from the other "big 2"

[@GrimesGarage]

If I recall the column is out of a k-car

[@Flussig1]

At one time Ford and Chrysler all used the same oil filter. ph8a

[@morophineswordphich8229]

Since you have it out for the winter, might as well drop a Steve Morris V10 in there! I kid, that thing is a monster, you don't need to take this to drag and drive events.

[@duncangrainge]

The 4 cylinder coil pack is also same part number for a 2001 - 2006 Mini Cooper !!!

[@Nunyabusiness87]

Knowing this car is basically a kit car parts bin makes me wanna find a basket case and rebuild it 🤣

[@JRs-Garage]

Bendpak makes the quick jacks as well 👍🏻

[@universalassociates6857]

In the 2001 sequel, HAL going rouge was because there was a top secret program directive embedded in its code to lie. HAL could not resolve this conflict.

[@sfbfriend]

How many knew when Wizard said "Hal" what he was talking about, before any explanation? I'll bet no one ever borrows Wizards flash light! You know you're getting old when you make the statement "To make it a little quieter"

[@shephusted2714]

good thoughtful updates and changes on the mid life crisis car - you should try to get out on the road into spring here - goto a national park or something and make it content

[@KevinStull]

🎉🎉Happy New Year Wizard! 🎉🎉

[@jongib6096]

If I lived near the wizard, Id have no worries buying sketchy old European cars 😂

[@Dan.Chaytor]

Love the 2001 HAL voiceover. Very clever Dave.

[@CheesusSVT]

Never sell it! Love the Viper, Wizard. 😊👍

[@steveshoemaker6347]

VIPER'S are amazing Cars.....Thanks Mr. Wizard & Mrs.Wizard 👍 Old F-4 2 Shoe🇺🇸

[@ChrisThedudenurse]

I have that same camera. Glad to see the wizard is using a DJI pocket.

[@ronwade5646]

My MACS R-12 cert is still good. I got 100% on my test!

[@pudermcgavin4462]

Thank you for the hal reference!

[@jamesweatherley9215]

I understand the special Viper pieces. I've got an AMG Mercedes and whenever that needs anything done it needs "special AMG bits" shipped over from Germany. Some stuff is understandable, but things like coil packs I suspect are no different from standard models, but with an AMG logo instead of a three pointed star and a hefty markup.

[@slwtype]

Car Wizard going full on Bill Mays here.

[@davidburton3447]

When he said it had a 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder coil packs, I KNEW they were from the prowler/intrepid and neon. lol

[@linomorales7621]

Awesome Video Wizard!

[@sixthrees333333]

I love wizard.... He's so cuddley

[@charlieryan1736]

Thanks for another interesting and informative Viper video 👍🏻

[@SpaceTech54]

The Wizard needs to get to 1,000,000 subscribers before Spring!!!!!

[@TravisDoesGames]

Do you need to purge the ac hoses of atmosphere?

[@TrueCanad1an]

On the subject of car A/C... What a price for 1234yf refrigerant. Had to quote a customer on a A/C repair.

[@williamlloyd3769]

Wizard, probably some KZbinr will restore it as a vintage machine

[@johng.4959]

Mrs. Wizard is great. She really adds value to this channel and we all know how guys talk to their wives when working on their cars! Mrs. Wizard get "it". Nicely done!

[@efabiano82]

I like hammering nails into my ears as well.

[@jamestreanor182]

Bendpak is smart to sponsor you!

[@michaelreynolds1904]

Dodge Intrepid.......I haven't seen one of those on the road in 10 years. Had a new one in 1996 that was a decent vehicle.

[@josephsmith2183]

The six cylinder coil pack can be put on a 4.0 on a jeep.

[@blackenigma1054]

This video was very informative, thanks wizard 🧙‍♀️

[@norahjaneeast5450]

HAL not sure how many of y'all know how he got his name hal letters are next to the letters IBM in fact the letter before it

[@stealthg35infiniti94]

Can it also do R1234YF or do you have a separate unit for that?

[@ditzydoo4378]

94 Viper, no launch control, or traction control. Just seat of the pants adrenalin rush.

[@jordanmcmillan2762]

If you swap in gen 2 injectors, wouldn't you have to tune the old obd1 pcm? Is that even possible?

[@boblachance7014]

Your Viper is too nice to be driven in the winter. Put is up until the spring!

[@MetalheadofNorway1]

if you find an empty car lot with snow and ice on it ... i do believe a bit of fun can be had with a Dodge Viper

[@MrSleepProductionsInc]

Read an article today that Dodge sold 2 brand new Vipers in 2023, one in 2022, four in 2021 and 2020. They made the last Viper in August 2017!

[@brianwatson3705]

Of all the tools you have, do you have any Binford tools ?

[@Zzus321]

Parts bin Viper 😮