CAR WIZARD Fixes Leaking Intake Gaskets on Gen 2 Viper 

The Bob Ross of the mechanic world. Love it and very happy to se you show all the details.

Another great video from the Bob Ross of mechanics.

Oh the days before plastic intake manifolds... that thing is massive! 😮

Engine repair without a start up is like a recipe video without a taste test.

Thx Wizard. You work more at my pace and w/ mostly hand tools. I appreciate that. But man, you need a headlight.

Watching someone who knows what they're doing, solve an intricate problem with finesse and aplomb, is ALWAYS riveting and compelling to watch. It was like watching heart surgery, and indeed, there was a manifest surgical aspect to the procedure being performed here! If you ever need medical attention, you want your surgeon to be as good with your body as this man is with your car. :)

Mr.Wizard, we collectively thought we would have hoped for a engine start-up even though a dance lesson does come in handy thanks Wizard...

Would have been nice to hear it run after the fix.

This is so relaxing! I could watch and Listen to Wizard work on cars all day.

I think one of the best things about your videos is that they're useful for pretty much any car out there. Things like using the paper for the bolts............... wow. Wizard, you just lived up to your name. These videos are awesome. Keep up the great work.

I do a similar thing with the socket to hold the bolts. I use electrical tape. I start on the extension and wrap it all the way to passed the end of the socket. The tape holds the socket to the extension and the left over tape at the end folds inside and holds the bolt. Works great on screw tips too. The little Allen tips sometimes gets stuck in the head. Just a few wraps of tight electrical tape, let it extend passed the socket opening, trim and fold inside. 😁 Was interesting watching. I may never work on a Viper. But a SRT10 truck isn't completely out of the question. Have a great day.

All injectors connectors are missing their locking spring on this car. They are EV1 bosch injectors connectors. They will pop out and cause non firing injectors.

Thank you so much for this video. It really helps me understand how a Viper works and the realities of what is involved with fixing one of these sexy monsters.

Gen 2 Viper is my favorite Viper, especially the roadster. It's got that awesome ultra-90's smooth rounded design of the first gen Viper, but with extravagant luxuries from the factory, such as exterior door handles and side windows!

Awesome video Wizard -- my only complaint is we didn't get to hear the Viper run AFTER all the replacements!

I think Ty forgot that all his family and friends could actually understand everything he was saying. That must be a fairly common thing to forget when overseas with only 1 out of a thousand who understand you. You are getting a lot better with your videos! Keep up the Great work. I hope you can keep food on the table till your #1 customer gets home.

Great tip/trick on the paper holding the bolt!

Was really hoping to hear it run after it was fixxed 🙄

When I did the intakes on my V12 old BMW 1990 750, I used a small magnet with double sided sticky tape on the inside of the socket to keep the bolts from falling off. I needed 20 inch extensions and an articulating socket head - fun job! Great vid! Thanks! :)

Those flexible grabber tools are the BEST!👍👍 Used them for years for everything from when you drop something into a tight spot to fishing wiring thru a dashboard!

I love these videos. During the process there is no background music or silly nonsense to get in the way. I like the format sir please keep up the great work.

That green gen 1 Viper in the background is very pretty. I nearly bought one in that color a month ago. Its a very pretty color.

Good video to share when people want to complain about labor costs on a "simple" repair.

One day the Mac tool guy came through the shop, carrying a set of magnetic sockets, which happened to be part of that months sale. I have to say, those things have ended up being, one of the best spur of the moment purchases ever! Besides saving me from dropping bolts like the ones on that intake, I use them even more for holding bolts to be installed. I dunno, I guess that's just my random thought for the day... They are pretty dang awesome though!

That paper trick is the good ole tricks for all mechanics. Thanks for the another tutorial video please keep them coming.

GREAT VIDEO brother.....wow........just wow......shhhh.....Don't tell the people at Dodge, they charge $150++ an hour for this kind of knowledge........

Dude.... you gotta give us the payoff. Start it up and let us hear it purr... That is an awesome intake. A work of art.

Thanks, I will remember that tip, to use thick paper to stuff the bolt head into the socket, to hold it in place. I have also used a small piece of electrical tape to hold the bolt head in the socket, and once it is started, remove the socket & tape in 1 piece (maybe/usually) and then continue to tighten the bolt.

While I know for a fact I will never pull the intake manifold off of a Viper, I do pick up tips that i can apply to the cars i do/will work on in the future!

Hew CW! I once owned a '97 Viper with the same problem. Dodge fixed it twice and it leaked twice. I said "Enuff of this shit." and ordered a new pair of gaskets from Dodge parts. Flimsy as hell. If I wasn't careful I'd just tear it up trying to set the manifold back down. So I removed the hood and suspended it from my garage ceiling. Then I also raised the manifold and rested it on wooden spacers. C-a-r-e-f-u-l-l-y put on the gaskets and equally carefully lowered the manifold without any lateral movement whatsoever. Somehow it worked and did not leak! I'm just Joe Shadetree. I musta luckd out! I made up for my cleverness later, however, when, during an oil change I didnt get the old filter gasket off. New filter with two gaskets. 10 quarts of oil on the floor. Not so smart after all!! Mike Lander

Wizard you seem to be a vary patient and attentive man, I believe you would make a wonderful instructor.

This is perfect timing as Im about to do my water pump gasket on my 2002 GTS. Thanks and keep up the great content.

Car wizard 🧙‍♂️ finally a tech who teaches diagnostic great work

Thanks for your service, Leo.

Tht trick with the paper in the socket to hold the bolt is a good one. Thanks.

Great Video Car Wizard! I use some red tacky Lucas grease on the head of the bolt to stick it to the socket. The great can help preserve the head from rust and no loose paper flying about.

Man now you got me browsing the internets for an early RT/10 Viper. Love the simplicity of these cars, looks like they're pretty easy to wrench on as well. Personally I'd like to see you talk a bit more about cheaper scan tools and how to scan codes on an old ODB I car like this Viper.

It looks so good with the new gaskets. Awesome! I look forward to see it driving around without problems. And it was another great tip with that piece of paper!

Not too complicated of a project but its great to have nice diy videos that explain every step in good detail. Thanks!

nice work on the video, you have really helped a lot of people already and are creating a legacy that could last a long time.

That intake manifold is a piece of art

I did the same trick with a paper shop towel to keep the bolts in place when i did my blow off valves. I have a Wira socket set tho, super precise fitment, like i said it takes the smallest piece of a paper shop towel to hold them in places tightly

If you had a Viper with this problem, this video is PRICELESS.

I love that tool the last time I was fixing my Mustang 2002 and I was putting on the spoiler and one of the screws fell inside the trunk I bought one of those handy tools and took out the screw

Becareful around the edge of the glass or you can crack it. Samcrac has left the chat.

I think I look forward to your videos more than Hoovie now!

Between Leo’s, Tyler’s and the green one in the back, I feel like you are becoming a Viper specialist. Should I bring mine over for fun?

Someone took the spring clips off the injector connectors. Might want to put them back so the connectors don't pop off. Wizard dance is hilarious! Got to have a sense of humor and fun working on cars.

Why not a start up?

Hey wizard my name is Bob I was just telling my wife about your channel I was also tell her how funny and informative your videos are and how I know that we would be good friends if we metin real life .I have been in the auto business for over 30years and I'm in my mind 40s so all my life you can say I've been buying and selling and even working on cars but no where meet your level none the less I would love to talk shop with you. Maybe we could still be friends over the internet as I live in Arizona if you're ever out this way message me I would love to grab a beer with you I also love to hear about your experiences I love cars engines and such hope you having a great day sincerely Bob Unich.

👍, I have a 95 but it’s nice to know just in case I needed it thx bro for nice details on how to remove it...

That intake reminds me of a coffee table I seen someone make from the Yamaha sho v6 intake it looked so sweet!

Wizard, love the channel and videos but I'd be very interested in a video talking about your part supply stores and parts people. I'm a manager at a part store and have been for a little over 15 years. I'd like to hear stories, experiences and the good, bad and ugly issues you've had with the different parts stores.

All I can think about while watching this is how bad my back would be hurting. Great video

That intake manifold is a work of art !!!

Duly noted on the paper trick for holding bolts - won't be changing any viper intake manifolds anytime soon but this will come in handy!

Got my Car Wizard mug today in post to Australia, very pleased 😊

Great instructive video... you're getting good at this! And I'm sure Tyler liked your dance at the end!

Great video. If I was doing this job it would take days and involve much swearing. Very calm guy!

Thanks for the tip about locking bolt heads in a socket! So easy it never occurred to me. LOL +1 what? no startup?

I would always use Rolls Royce Hylomar Blue compound (originally developed for aero engines) on an intake gasket, particularly aluminium to aluminium. This ensures a better and more permanent seal. It is still easy to clean off at some future point with either paint thinners, brake cleaner or Biosolv.

Paper on the bolt! Brilliant! Thanks for that one.

That motor is a work of art.

great video, excellent explanation. you always work on the nicest cars. hmmm some people online only work on a 94 celica. keep up the awesome videos my wizard friend

You can use black tape over the socket and it does the same as the paper but a little better because it stays on the socket until you take it off or put another piece on.

Damn, wizard makes Kansas look appealing. Wish I had you for a mechanic wizard!

A dose of Loctite 518 would solve the gasket sealing issues. It wont set until the air is excluded so well worth using on intake gaskets.

That engine is huge! Great video Wizard! Was looking forward to this one.

I agree someone has been messing with it. Eh we can’t all be a wizard... Nice job man!

10:47 that upper intake manifold looks interesting. Edelbrock sells something similar to this I believe. However their replacement version is 3 pieces. The center runner with a separate (bolted on) plenum on either side. Not sue of the horse power gains, though.

Your right about having bits of paper fall then your bolts dropping and pissing you off. Nice wizardry

When Wizards goes into sped up mode he should go "WHOOP! WHOOP! WHOOP!" like Curly from the 3 Stooges.

Pro tip a small amount of spray trim adhesive on non critical areas of gaskets such as these will save you a lot of time and do overs.

They are great cars, they really are. An exotic looking car with reliability. It's not the most refined but it's a lot of fun to drive and has plenty of power even by today's standards.

More wizard repairs! Got to go back 2 years to get this

Hey Wizard, I am surprised it didnt throw a lean code since it had a substantial vacuum leak? Nice job, not nearly as intimidating as other exotics, that appears to have a decent amount of room and nice to see no water running through it

Did allot of these gaskets back in the day at the dealer. Common problem.

Here is a tip for ya,,,,,take your finger gripper tool that you used to pick up that lost tool and stick your bolts in it and use it to start in those hard to reach areas. It works better than the paper in the socket trick or just buy magnetic sockets.

Nice tip with the paper in the socket - cheers! 😉

awesome vid and if able would be great to get more viper videos. intake manifold is so cool, reminds me of ferrari’s and lambos, or any car from the 60’s with details in mind. can’t wait to get my own some day

Thank yo for the close ups. Good job.

Instead of the paper trick, you could hot snot a small magnet into the socket to keep the screws from falling out. If you don't want the magnet there permanently, the glue is not that strong but you can poke it out.

Very relaxing to watch.

How’s the m5 coming along? Are we gonna see the videos on that. I know a lot of people are buying them as there cheap now and they don’t know the issues. Do it yourself videos on that might help some folks out.

It really is a shame that other mechanicians don't work as good as you do !!

Just a tip for you: Instead of using paper on your socket to jamb the bolt, try tape. Sticky side towards the socket. That way the tape stays with the socket, and you aren't putting bits of flammable paper into a hot area where trash doesn't belong. duct tape works well, and tears in thin strips easily.

Looking forward to more Cadillac updates!

when I do this manifolds works, I preffer using some magnetic handy dandy helper for the bolts, and its very easy.

Good video with some nice tips on general principles. Yes would have been nice to have seen it start up, but otherwise some of the comments here seem a bit critical. And why do people want their engines clean enough to eat their dinner off?

I use a magnet on the ratchet wrench extension to hold the bolt to the socket.

Great video, I just thought of a great product line for The Wizard, flashlights like the ones you use with your logo on them.

I like that paper trick to hold the bolt

lmao! I just loved the Wizard's dance moves at the end.

This is an very informative 🎥 video Mr Car Wizard im an ASE Certified Automotive technician myself sir in it's nothing like learning new things & What about repairing electric motors on ev vehicle's..?

I think to be able on cars like and no doubt worse, you must have a lot of patience ''car wizard''! A magnetic socket to hold those little bolts would very handy!

Great job wizard thanks for the step by step keep up the great work

Last time I was this early, Tyler was still stuck in Vietnamese traffic.

Wrap a little electrical tape around the socket to the extension, this helps the socket from falling off.

Love your videos. And dude, you need a headlamp. I will gladly ship one to you.

I love that engine! Would be cool to swap it for a Hellcat or Demon engine, though. Both are more powerful and I imagine weigh considerably less than the V-10. Wish Chrystler just cancelled the V10 and replaced it with the Hellcat hemi rather than cancelling the Viper altogether.