V1 SmsDetroit Registered!!! Extended Track Goblin 09 Turbo SS

[SmsDetroit]

Well one cut on the forehead, broken iPhone back glass and 4 hours later. I have the engine separated from the chassis and the new 3 piece tunnel cover fitted

 

[Ghostknife]

time for a deep clean as well, no better access than what ya have

 

[SmsDetroit]

While it’s out I’m going to do the timing chain. I’m seeing a balance shaft chain and cam sprockets online. Should I order and replace them as well?

 

[Rttoys]

Since it’s out and you are doing the chain, I would do the guides, adjuster and such too. Anything that might be a failure point.

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[SmsDetroit]

That kit doesn’t include the sprockets. Should those be changed as well. Our just the chains and guides?

 

[Rttoys]

I would think only if sprockets are worn. They should be metal gears. Doesn’t hurt if you are wanting everything fresh though.

 

[Goblinfanclub1234]

While it’s out I’m going to do the timing chain. I’m seeing a balance shaft chain and cam sprockets online. Should I order and replace them as well?

have you done the upgraded timing chain guide bolts?

 

[SmsDetroit]

have you done the upgraded timing chain guide bolts?

I did that when I first built it. I’m just trying to figure out if the sprockets are needed or save the money for other fun stuff

 

[Ross]

You could remove the chain on the balance shafts and water pump. Then add an electric water pump.

 

[David]

I did that when I first built it. I’m just trying to figure out if the sprockets are needed or save the money for other fun stuff

I would take a look at the teeth and see if they have worn marks. If they are not to expensive might as well swap them. Like any sprocket im sure they start to get rounded with milage.

 

[SmsDetroit]

Got the intake off. Time to clean those valves

 

[David]

View attachment 55183View attachment 55184Got the intake off. Time to clean those valves

Walnuts?

 

[SmsDetroit]

Walnuts?

Couple hours of valve cleaner and picks and it’s pretty good

 

[SmsDetroit]

Pretty sure the clutch shouldn’t have all that brake fluid marks on it.
So I’m thinking should have it ready to drive in an hour or so. Lol

 

[comegetjoe]

Pretty sure the clutch shouldn’t have all that brake fluid marks on it.

Im going to say no, it shouldn't.
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[SmsDetroit]

Next question. On the left is the clutch I installed last year because when you put the clutch in when sitting still the car would creep forward. So I thought the old one was bad (clutch on the right). When I pulled the trans I found a spec clutch in it with original slave cylinder. Well if you read above I have to replace the new one because of a fluid leak damaging it. I measured the friction disks and the material is within .02mm difference. So I don’t think the only one was worn out. My plan was to put the old one back in. When I measured the overall height of both they are about 1.5mm different in height. Is that something I need to worry about? I will add. With the new clutch and slave cylinder in it the creeping went away.

 

[comegetjoe]

The SPEC will not be a cheap unit to replace if you go that route. If you can use the SPEC, I would. I like my stage 2+ so far. Are there part numbers on it?

 

[SmsDetroit]

Next question. Has anyone heard of Mizumo auto parts. This looks like a good complete kit at a good price for timing chain, balance chain and water pump.

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[SmsDetroit]

Spent a few hours in the garage and got the engine and trans back together. Sitting back on the subframe. No to lift the chassis back on

 

[SmsDetroit]

Installing the DF shifter and I just so happen to have orange zip ties that match the dust boots