98intrigue's long overdue journal

98intrigue · 07-14-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Flushnismo

Wow man that really sucks.. No warranty from the dealer?

Nope

I bought the car as is with. I warranty. The factory warranty is 3yr/36k miles.

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

That sucks man

Do you have another car to drive or is the Viper your only car?

If I only had the Viper, I'd be spending over $120 a week in gas. I have a '02 Ford Taurus for a beater.

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Originally Posted by tibal

Damn Ryan! Whats the deal?!?!

Hopefully they will warrantee the engine as it sits right now.

I wish. As is = no chance in hell

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Originally Posted by Kingbaby

Buy a beater and fix it!

I have the beater...just don't have $10k to throw away to fix it. I'll be having it flat bedded in the next week or two to have it diagnosed. Bad timing...but I have to kick out my roommate...so there goes $600 of spare income a month. On a positive note, my boss asked me about a promotion yesterday. If that happens in the next few weeks, the build may be a go.

Boost_lee · 07-14-2012, 03:17 PM

Ryan! noooo...

Any smoke at all after those two trips? Was the oil level ok? Any leaks?

Ni55anPat · 07-14-2012, 03:25 PM

How many miles did you put on it after this?

I know in illiniois you have a very limited warrenty on a older/used car, state law.

98intrigue · 07-14-2012, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Boost_lee

Ryan! noooo...

Any smoke at all after those two trips? Was the oil level ok? Any leaks?

No smoke. Oil level was fine. Oil pressure was fine. No prior symptoms at all.

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Originally Posted by Ni55anPat

How many miles did you put on it after this?

I know in illiniois you have a very limited warrenty on a older/used car, state law.

I've put about 1200 miles on the car since I bought it April 13th.

Waiz · 07-14-2012, 05:22 PM

Oh man, sorry to hear about your continued car troubles OP, best of luck sorting it out.

I thought the Viper was relatively reliable but who know's how the previous owner treated it

sfearl1 · 07-15-2012, 07:06 PM

Ryan, what are your options at this point!? I honestly don't know what I'd do if I were in your shoes.

birdmanx1 · 07-15-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

Well, I'm at a crossroads...motor is definitely blown. Most likely the common #3/4 rod bearing, but the car tries to crank and then locks. I don't have the money to rebuild it ($10k+/-), but I don't know if I can get anything out of it if I sell it as is. My bad luck continues with cars...

So sorry to hear about your car troubles Ryan! I didn't take the time to research but doesn't the viper have an extended drivetrain warranty or some sort of protection that could apply to your car. It's only a 2006 man.

Please do keep us posted on the estimate and best of luck.

URNEXT! · 07-26-2012, 10:58 AM

Wow, that really bites. I know how you're feeling right now Ryan but don't give up on the car hobby. I don't know too much about Gen 3&4 cars but I have read of guys getting the crank drilled for better lubrication. While this sort of thing sucks it gives you a reason to build the motor. Roe Racing offers some pretty affordable rotating assembly packages but before you buy anything you should take the engine out and see what is salvageable. Hopefully you can reuse the crank and no other parts were damaged by the contaminated oil. Wish I lived near you so I could help you pull the engine.

Isamu · 07-26-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

Well, I'm at a crossroads...motor is definitely blown. Most likely the common #3/4 rod bearing, but the car tries to crank and then locks. I don't have the money to rebuild it ($10k+/-), but I don't know if I can get anything out of it if I sell it as is. My bad luck continues with cars...

damn man.. I am really sorry to hear that.

TerribleONE · 07-26-2012, 11:07 AM

any updates?

Mr&Mrs · 07-26-2012, 11:55 AM

Im so sorry bro, once you get it diagnosed if it is a common warranty issue I would be writing Dodge a letter. It does not hurt to try and get some sympathy parts from these car manufactures, and maybe just pay labor costs. It never hurts to try!

Kingbaby · 07-26-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

Im so sorry bro, once you get it diagnosed if it is a common warranty issue I would be writing Dodge a letter. It does not hurt to try and get some sympathy parts from these car manufactures, and maybe just pay labor costs. It never hurts to try!

+1

98intrigue · 08-02-2012, 12:35 AM

It's finally August....

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Originally Posted by sfearl1

Ryan, what are your options at this point!? I honestly don't know what I'd do if I were in your shoes.

After finally waiting over a month, the car is getting towed in the morning. I'm excited, yet nervous, to hear about the teardown. I'm expecting the worst, but hoping for the best. If the crank is salvageable, I'm doing it BIG (heads, cam, headers, throttle bodies, and tune...aka 600+whp NA).

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Originally Posted by birdmanx1

So sorry to hear about your car troubles Ryan! I didn't take the time to research but doesn't the viper have an extended drivetrain warranty or some sort of protection that could apply to your car. It's only a 2006 man.

Please do keep us posted on the estimate and best of luck.

No extended warranty. It comes with a 3yr/36k mile warranty...being that it's an '06, the warranty is long gone.

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Originally Posted by URNEXT!

Wow, that really bites. I know how you're feeling right now Ryan but don't give up on the car hobby. I don't know too much about Gen 3&4 cars but I have read of guys getting the crank drilled for better lubrication. While this sort of thing sucks it gives you a reason to build the motor. Roe Racing offers some pretty affordable rotating assembly packages but before you buy anything you should take the engine out and see what is salvageable. Hopefully you can reuse the crank and no other parts were damaged by the contaminated oil. Wish I lived near you so I could help you pull the engine.

I wouldn't say it's common...but when the Gen 3 motors do have problems, it's typically the #3 rod bearing. I just hope it wasn't enough to damage the crank. After driving 35 miles home with the noise, I fear the worst

That drive home could be a $6-10k mistake, but I was exhausted after a day of drinking and celebrating a friend's wedding.

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Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

Im so sorry bro, once you get it diagnosed if it is a common warranty issue I would be writing Dodge a letter. It does not hurt to try and get some sympathy parts from these car manufactures, and maybe just pay labor costs. It never hurts to try!

Unfortunately, it's not a warranty issue. I've read this problem happening on Gen 3 cars with as little as 10k miles on them, but there are also Gen 3 cars with 50-75k miles on them without a problem.

Boost_lee · 08-02-2012, 02:18 AM

wish you the best outcome bro

theDreamer · 08-02-2012, 08:58 AM

Sorry to hear about this man, hope it is salvageable and you are able to go big.

07-14-2012, 03:17 PM	#62 (permalink)
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Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	Im so sorry bro, once you get it diagnosed if it is a common warranty issue I would be writing Dodge a letter. It does not hurt to try and get some sympathy parts from these car manufactures, and maybe just pay labor costs. It never hurts to try! __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

08-02-2012, 02:18 AM	#74 (permalink)
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07-14-2012, 03:25 PM	#63 (permalink)
Ni55anPat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,831 Drives: Zed Rep Power: 18	How many miles did you put on it after this? I know in illiniois you have a very limited warrenty on a older/used car, state law.

07-14-2012, 05:22 PM	#65 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Oh man, sorry to hear about your continued car troubles OP, best of luck sorting it out. I thought the Viper was relatively reliable but who know's how the previous owner treated it

07-26-2012, 10:58 AM	#68 (permalink)
URNEXT! Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 64 Drives: 09 370,72 240,96 GTS Rep Power: 15	Wow, that really bites. I know how you're feeling right now Ryan but don't give up on the car hobby. I don't know too much about Gen 3&4 cars but I have read of guys getting the crank drilled for better lubrication. While this sort of thing sucks it gives you a reason to build the motor. Roe Racing offers some pretty affordable rotating assembly packages but before you buy anything you should take the engine out and see what is salvageable. Hopefully you can reuse the crank and no other parts were damaged by the contaminated oil. Wish I lived near you so I could help you pull the engine.

08-02-2012, 08:58 AM	#75 (permalink)
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