Not Having A Good Day

[NVR2OLD]

Had the truck out for a short cruise and not on it too hard. On tha way home I heard alittle raddle like in the dash, but the closer to home the louder it was.

I thought mybe the noise was comming from the clutch, but now I think its comming from the motor, like a broken piston.

I babied it up to the Dodge Dealer and I'll know more on Monday. If it is a broken piston. What would you guy's do if it happen to you?

 

[fastestbrickonearth]

Sounds like what happened to me 2 years ago. That sucks man good luck with it

 

[ViperJeff]

Oh Man...

 

[Stupuff]

****ty deal man... i'm in a similar boat. can't figure out whats wrong... just spend 7k on head rebuild and cam install...

 

[caveman]

I'll keep my fingers crossed that it is something simple. Let us know what they find.

 

[FastRam]

I truly hope its something simple and not in the engine.

 

[Skypilot68]

Possible broken piston???...first thing I would do is not tell the wife..she's already jealous of my ride...let's know what you find out.

 

[Tito#14SRT]

Is your motor FI? How many miles?

 

[ICPREY]

Is it a good dealership? Trustworthy? I hope so or it could get real exspensive.

 

[Psycho1122]

Is your motor FI? How many miles?

+1

If FI, what A/F are you running?

 

[NVR2OLD]

Possible broken piston???...first thing I would do is not tell the wife..she's already jealous of my ride...let's know what you find out.

I told the wife because when she gets back home Tuesday she will ask where the truck is.

Is your motor FI? How many miles?

Just a stock N/A motor with 15,435 miles.

Is it a good dealership? Trustworthy? I hope so or it could get real exspensive.

I know the Dealership, so I hope they won't stick it to me that bad.

+1

If FI, what A/F are you running?

The A/F at 75 mph 14.3 to 14.8 and at WOT 12.3 to 12.8.

If it is the piston, I'm thinking about putting in forged pistons, cam, valve spring and push rods.

 

[viperhauler]

do you owe anything on the truck?

if so, that would be my main deterrent from doing a full motor build...

with that many miles, i'd be amazed it's engine internals... unless it was run without oil, or something...

 

[Psycho1122]

with that many miles, i'd be amazed it's engine internals... unless it was run without oil, or something...

Unless it sits more than 4 days without being started. All the oil drained back to the pan for a dry start.

A/F's look good. The 12:8 is a touch lean, doubt it burned one unless you had old or crappy fuel somewhere.

Keep us posted.

 

[fastestbrickonearth]

I broke a piston with 18000 miles on it and no mods basically. And if you have to take it apart you could do pistons and rods and be done in there for a little more money

 

[NVR2OLD]

The Dodge Dealer said I broke a piston or rod bearings and needs a short block for $15,000.:thefinger: I said no thanks, I'll have some rebuild my motor.

 

[Theol55]

For that kind of money you can get a low mileage gen4 to drop in there.....

 

[VPRPWRD]

I am shocked at that low mileage. I'm sorry to hear about your troubles.

 

[NVR2OLD]

Also the sad part is I only had 4 more payments left.

And yes, it's full of clean Mobil One and fresh 91 fuel and I always warm it up good. I went thru the gears and I shift at about 6000 and I think the piston just let go. Like they say " That **** Happens "

Thanks Guy's for all your support.

 

[VPRPWRD]

If you need any factory parts, gaskets or anything at all, let me know. I work at a dealer and can get you the parts at 10% over cost.

 

[JRSVIPR]

Also the sad part is I only had 4 more payments left.

And yes, it's full of clean Mobil One and fresh 91 fuel and I always warm it up good. I went thru the gears and I shift at about 6000 and I think the piston just let go. Like they say " That **** Happens "

Thanks Guy's for all your support.

2003-2006 Dodge Viper New Crate Engine w/Accessories - 05037580AA
2003-2006 Dodge Viper New Crate Engine w/Accessories - 05037580AA
Price: $17,500.00