Brammo Atom 2 Essentials thread

[silver]

Goals of this thread.

1:  bring posts that have been buried back to life so everyone can benefit especially new users of the forum
2:  The search only works if you know what to search for, this will allow you to read the most important topics to get your Brammo Atom up to snuff
3:  hopefully a mod will make this a sticky and then this thread won't get buried.
4:  I'll update this thread as often as necessary so that we continue to keep the links to important threads alive.
5:  Some of the threads started out as a different topic then evolved into very important subjects thus I'm trying to post links to the point of the thread that's most important.

So here goes...........

1:  Speedo adjustment, needed because your speedo from Brammo is not accurate.

http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/topic,4203.0.html

2:  Fuel Tank Adjustment

http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/top ... #msg158171

3:  Straightening out the steering wheel.

http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/top ... l#msg70696

4:  Replacing the steering bushing with one that won't allow for slop

http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/topic,6515.0.html

5:  Hooking up your check engine light...which will remain lit up unless you have the updated Brammo tune

http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/topic,6809.0.html

6:  Safety washers for steering and A-arms to prevent catastrophe

http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/topic,9200.0.html

and more here

http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/top ... #msg166122

and here

http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/top ... #msg168384


7:  Wheel Bearing replacement

http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/topic,5551.0.html

8:  Rear Shocks / Bell Cranks rubbing 

http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/top ... #msg151861

or possibly this is your fix

http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/top ... #msg150837

9: Replacement parts thread

http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/topic,6968.0.html

10:  retainer clip for Throttle Body plug never installed check here

http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/top ... #msg188944

11:  want more power look here.

Harrop swap

http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/topic,8587.0.html

Turbo version 1 Bolus...starts where he receives the car back

http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/topic,6304.795.html

Turbo version 2 Darth:

http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/topic,8516.0.html

12:  URGENT:  Check and replace fuel filler neck gasket...and more

http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/topic,9025.0.html

13:  Rod end Replacement especially for the bad batch

http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/topic,6594.0.html

14:  maintaining your oil accumulators pressure so that it actually works

http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/top ... #msg167770




Ok ....tired going to leave this for now and come back and edit in the morning.......feel free to tell me what to add and I'll edit this post and put it up.

Please sticky this thread.

[Karl]

Add these:

* Check your fuel filler and sender gaskets - these WILL gum up your pump socks and fuel filter. http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/topic,9025.0.html
* Rod end replacements - although the discount is no longer valid, all of the part numbers are. http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/top ... .html  DEFINITELY replace if you have the gold-colored SP*-*T parts with the distinctive casting "waistline".

[bolus]

I agree about a sticky.  you admins never sticky anything.  What do you have to do around here to get a sticky?

[quote="silver"]
Please sticky this thread.
[/quote]

[1965Cobra427]

[quote="silver"]

Please sticky this thread.

[/quote]

...done.

[Gage]

Great thread Silver. 

[WorkingOnIt]

[quote="Gage"]
Great thread Silver.  
[/quote]

Agreed - equally essential for future buyers such as myself to compile vehicle history questions.

Suggestions:
Should the initial Brammo accordian air intake be mentioned, or have they pretty much all been replaced?

A reference to limp mode might keep a new owner from panicking.

In the spirit of 'essentials', I would suggest grouping "things that might break" first, and enhancement items like MIL and power issues second.

[WorkingOnIt]

Some additional suggestions:

Check the horizontal intercooler fan direction.


Protective grille for vertical radiator
http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/topic,4200.0
and
http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php/topic,5189.0


To go with the power discussions - a primer on Brammo ECU tunes and alternatives, and an explanation of the Brammo 300 "fix".


For item 6. Safety washers...
A heads up to not try and follow the entire topic 8194 thread because the topic originator deleted his posts.

[WorkingOnIt]

finally found the thread on the fan direction:

"after cooler fan"
http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php?&topic=4516

[WorkingOnIt]

Items: SPA Dash unreliability and supplemental analog gauges and OBDII gauges/code readers.
(members have stated that these problems have not been seen in the UK Atom 2)

"Dash water temp reliability"
http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php?&topic=5137.0
"Anyone have a reliable dash temperature reading?"
http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php?&/topic,4207

In the first topic above, a discussion of OBDII gauges/readers begins here:
http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php?&to ... 5#msg97745

"Bottoz' Atom Mods, Step #1"
discusses Aeroforce Interceptor OBDII gauge installation
http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php?&topic=3899

"Aeroforce Interceptor gauges for the Ecotec Atom2"
http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php?&topic=10055

in the thread above, a discussion of desirability of supplemental oil pressure gauge and lights begins here:
http://forum.atomclub.com/index.php?&to ... #msg200013

[Terry Kennedy]

[Duplicated here from the "Dyno results for my 205HP Ecotec" thread so it is more likely people will find it when they need it]

The folks over at Crate Engine Depot have posted scans of the illustrated parts breakdowns for the LSJ engine. The direct link is here, though that may go dead (find it on page 2 of "Top > Engine Components > Ecotec & 4-Cyl Components > Cobalt LSJ Engine Parts Listings").

Of course, before I found that web reference, I set up the complete Microcat system here:

[Captain Proton]

Here is another option for rod end replacement which actually has another benefit of reinforcing the entire thimble opening. It's an extended shank rod end which has a radial failure static load rating: 19,751 lbs. https://steinjager.com/shop/index.php?r ... t_id=40198