Oil. Cooler Repair

[1ockdown]

I changed my oil today and had to poke a hole in the old filter with a screwdriver to get it off. That thing was on tight. I managed to poke a small 8-10mm hole in the oil cooler conveniently placed 1/2 inch from the oil filter. I franticly ordered a replacement cooler from an 04-05 gsxr600 ($15) since it's the same exact part number featured on many websites. I also put JB Weld putty on the hole.

Will the JB Weld be enough for this? Or should I replace the actual cooler. Do I need to drain all the oil when I change the oil cooler?

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Can you post a pic?

[1ockdown]

I can try when I get home. The hole is the size of a small flathead screwdriver.

[hansum-mane]

It should work for a while. I would think oil would leak out of there. You should get a strap wrench or a proper filter wrench for future changes. Can get generic bikemaster one or suzuki one.

[Deleted]

I have a 2005 Gsxr750 and I don’t have an oil cooler don’t remember seeing one on my 2015 gsxs750 either.
Are you sure you don’t mean the radiator or oil pan?

[Deleted]

I know what your taking about now Sorry.
I wouldn’t risk using the jb weld imagine that thing leaking and you get it on your rear tire. I would just wait and replace it.

[mrstamp80]

I wouldn't risk it leaking and dumping oil on your rear tire. just my .02

[hansum-mane]

It should last for one ride if you're fiending haha. Prolly not smart to gamble with the possibility of the jbweld failing unless you are trying to take up a new hobby. Course, I'm the guy that had to get the bike towed after messing with the clutch.

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Appreciate everyone's reply. I'll replace the cooler when i finally get it. Anyone know how to change one? Do i need to empty my oil ?

[arawn]

It's just like changing an oil filter, try not to punch a hole in the new oil filter

Yes, you'll have to drain the oil and coolant, prepare some kitty litter as even then some oil and coolant will leak.

BTW, on a 2015 you were almost due for a coolant flush, so don't even bother trying to reuse the coolant. I've been using the Honda blue coolant that you can get at a Honda auto dealership, same stuff as the Suzuki long life coolant but way cheaper (at least around here).

[AshesOfAnother]

That sucks! Anytime you try to seal something from the outside, think about a tire. Can you patch a tire from the outside? The internal pressure will push the patch off. Same thing with silicone and jb weld. Internal pressures with push past. I would change it before riding it again. I prefer gambling only on the weather.

[1ockdown]

arawn i only have 2600 miles on the bike. I bought it in January from a dealer with 1400 miles. It had two previous owners prior to that. Am I still due for coolant?

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No need to change the coolant yet..