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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 02:17 PM
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For all you guys that installed your own new oil cooler, how did you prime it up so that it did not run dry while it filled? Thanks
 
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 02:22 PM
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don't worry about it.

when cold the thermostatic valve is closed so the oil cooler won't be in operation on start up.

I guess the first time it opens, there will be a fill period and momentary interruption of oil volume and pressure

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don't worry about it.

when cold the thermostatic valve is closed so the oil cooler won't be in operation on start up.

I guess the first time it opens, there will be a fill period and momentary interruption of oil volume and pressure

mike

Its that momentary interruption that bothers me. I'm wondering if the oil cooler can be prefilled to some extent. I always prefill my new oil filters!
 
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I didn't prime mine. In reality only a small percent of the oil is going through it at any time. No change in oil pressure the first time the thermostat opened. I guess though if it really worries you you could pour some oil in before you mount it.
 
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It's a radiator & a couple of hoses. Not like you're gonna dry grind the cooling gears. There's nothing in there to damage. Just let it fill when the oil gets there.
 
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Ive installed my own and from the way it started leaking the first time I fired it up, it takes no time at all. Remember theres over a qt of oil in the sump and that get injected thru the engine right away. No worries.
 
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Originally Posted by Rickr01
Its that momentary interruption that bothers me. I'm wondering if the oil cooler can be prefilled to some extent. I always prefill my new oil filters!
Do ya lay the bike over on its left side to screw the filter on?
 
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You're supposed to prime it?
 
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Didn't prime my oil bud, and don't prime my oil filters either like some do.
 
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