Viper Problems
10-28-2008 | 11:50 PM
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From: Te Awamutu, NEW ZEALAND
Viper Problems
Ok so after replacing the clutch shoes I still have the same issues.
My viper seems to not have the top speed it used to - I can give it full throttle and it takes a while to get up to speed some sometimes it just sorta drives but is still revving quite high but if I hit a jump or bump the car revs out and my car takes off.
At first I thought it may be the clutch since it doesent seem to have much power or really spin the wheels al low speeds it just kinda drives away.
After replacing the clutch I have exactly the same problem, low power and low top speed. I took my engine back to base settings and tuned it again from there - still same problem.
The Spur gear seems to be pressed up againsed another geat via a spring and nut - This may be slipping, I was thinking of making a whole new gear out of some kind of nylon or steel (My mate is an engineer and says he can do it)
What do you guys think the problem is?
My viper seems to not have the top speed it used to - I can give it full throttle and it takes a while to get up to speed some sometimes it just sorta drives but is still revving quite high but if I hit a jump or bump the car revs out and my car takes off.
At first I thought it may be the clutch since it doesent seem to have much power or really spin the wheels al low speeds it just kinda drives away.
After replacing the clutch I have exactly the same problem, low power and low top speed. I took my engine back to base settings and tuned it again from there - still same problem.
The Spur gear seems to be pressed up againsed another geat via a spring and nut - This may be slipping, I was thinking of making a whole new gear out of some kind of nylon or steel (My mate is an engineer and says he can do it)
What do you guys think the problem is?
10-29-2008 | 12:46 AM
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RE: Viper Problems
Bonkas.....
Sounds like something is Slipping, (obviously, I Know
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Most likely suspect seems to be the Spur Gear/Slipper clutch.
It may be too loose, or even worn out....
Sounds like something is Slipping, (obviously, I Know
)Most likely suspect seems to be the Spur Gear/Slipper clutch.
It may be too loose, or even worn out....
10-29-2008 | 12:51 AM
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RE: Viper Problems
It Might also be your Flywheel assembly that is slipping.....
Make sure that the 3 pieces of that assembly (see pics) are not WORN to the point of slipping, and that the Flywheel nut is good n Tight...
Make sure that the 3 pieces of that assembly (see pics) are not WORN to the point of slipping, and that the Flywheel nut is good n Tight...
11-03-2008 | 11:47 PM
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RE: Viper Problems
Turns out the spur gear had been slipping to a point it's all melted on the inside. This was a brand new gear box after my other two stripped gears nobody are able to get replacements of.
Will be taking it back and getting another one. Hopefully my viper will be running again.
Will be taking it back and getting another one. Hopefully my viper will be running again.
11-04-2008 | 01:18 AM
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RE: Viper Problems
Bonkas
I'm Pretty sure Eddie (HimotoRacingUSA) can get all the Individual parts of that Tranny.....
Shipping can be a Pain with Customs and all, but if you E-mail Eddie, mebbe he can work something out to get you the parts you Need if its not locally available to you.
I have bought stuff from Australian folk on EBAY....(small stuff that could be shipped in padded envelope) and it got to me here in the States without a Problem.....and without costing an Arm and a Leg.....
I'm Pretty sure Eddie (HimotoRacingUSA) can get all the Individual parts of that Tranny.....
Shipping can be a Pain with Customs and all, but if you E-mail Eddie, mebbe he can work something out to get you the parts you Need if its not locally available to you.
I have bought stuff from Australian folk on EBAY....(small stuff that could be shipped in padded envelope) and it got to me here in the States without a Problem.....and without costing an Arm and a Leg.....
