oil cooler lines weeping

[dylandun]

think my oil cooler lines are "weeping" seems to be always a little bit wet and damp.. may just be the seals on them corroded. anyone else had this?
do i replace the whole cables or just the seals and any idea where i would get them from ?

[Sid Squid]

What's leaking exactly - is it the unions, or the joint between the solid and flexible pipes?

If the former then new sealing washers may fix it, if the latter then the pipes will need replacing.

[Red ones]

Look at the solid line closely, they do corrode. Mine wept slightly for a very short while then let go and made a nasty mess.

[dylandun]

where would i manage too get a new one? and how do i go about replacing it

[jambo]

They are not complicated to replace. You'll want fresh washers and then it's just a bolt at each end. Bear in mind it'll all be full of oil though.

In terms of where from, Suzuki will sell you new items. I'd be wary of 2nd hand parts in this instance as if they've had some trauma in a crash they can burst a little while after (seen this previously).

I had a set made up by a company called Pirtek by taking the old lines along for them to use as a pattern, so anywhere that can make up hydraulic hoses should be able to help. If they ask about pressures, I think it has to handle a whopping 30psi or so (most of the hydraulic lines and fittings are rated to hundreds of psi).

Jambo


Edit: This thread suggests Goodridge may do a kit (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=166034)

[dylandun]

Do would it be best to replace them and the oil around the same time

[Red ones]

You have to dump the oil out to replace them anyhow - unless the oil is fairly new you may as well replace it.

I think OEM hoses are about £60-£70 and the most likely one to weep would be the rigid one part # 16460-17G00.

I had little choice, mine let go and dumped oil down the motorway on the way to work, I had to pour oil in the top and watch it slowly pee out all the way to a bike repairer. Had I the chance I would have used Pirtek too.

[M65]

I had exactly the same problem earlier this year. The solid part of the line had just corroded so a fine mist was spraying out of the line. I was quoted £72 for a new line but managed to get a cooler with the lines, all in good condition, from a K9 bike off eBay for £50.

[dylandun]

do i need any like washers ? ordered a pair off ebay :)

[M65]

do i need any like washers ? ordered a pair off ebay :)

When I did mine, I used my original washers as they were still totally fine. Probably not best practice to be fair so you would have to see what yours are like. Ideally, get some new ones just to be sure.

[Red ones]

I may well be corrected in a moment, but I think the washers are copper. In which case you can heat them up with a blowtorch until they glow and quench them in a bucket of water. Jobs a good 'un and dirt cheap.

[dylandun]

finally got my pair of lines! just in time. oil has started dripping out constantly instead of a tiny bit over a week or so. got to drain the oil tomorrow, take the lines off, take the bolts to the shop for new ones and washers and finally put it back on :) hopefully without damaging my oil cooler!... anyne know if this leak could be effecting the power? its felt a bit boggy

[jambo]

Shouldn't make any difference to power until you lose a significant amount of oil. Then the motor becomes a rattley boat anchor and you kind of loose all of them...

Jambo
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[dylandun]

i probably need to check on my spark plugs its been a while.. oops