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fester

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Still waiting on my new 2022 "in transit" SV Plus, but under a Preventative Maintenance heading, does anyone know which Strut Cover will fit. Since this appears to be a possible problem with moisture accumulating and associated corrosion. I'll apply some marine grade corrosion inhibitor as is my habit for exposed nuts and bolts. But that plus a cover of some sort would be best in order to avoid problems to begin with.
 
Many people have used small food containers that fit perfectly, including myself. Just go through your recycle bin and you'll likely find something close to perfect. If you want a perfect fit, take the "close to perfect" empty container with you to the supermarket and you'll quickly find something even better.
 
I took a look at my struts and sure enough there was accumulated water on the driver's side. Ordered something listed on Amazon and awaiting delivery. Meanwhile there are some 3D models listed on Thingeverse if you have access to a 3D printer. NIssan seems to have applied a liberal amount of goop/antirust material in the whole area which should probably hold the fort for a while. Still can't understand why Nissan doesn't put the strut covers which in bulk production would probably add no more than a buck to the cost of the car... Oh well...

Edit - Some good options including links to 3D printable models linked here : https://www.reddit.com/r/leaf/comments/rjx95s/after_hearing_about_the_front_strut_issue_on_our/
 
Thanks. I'm sure I can find something suitable to fit unless in the grocery isle, the item which would be a perfect fit is "unavailable, sorry for the inconvenience" :roll: :) And yes you're right, this is an Engineering bit and the DPC cost for a cover would be less than a dollar... My soon to be brought to the dealer Prius and trade keys for the Leaf, had a bit that could be done for basically nothing...add a "beep" the BSM. That light on the side mirror isn't exactly eye-catching particularly in the daytime

I'd given a thought to a 3d printer too, the price has come done a lot in the last years, maybe I'll try one out that can print with a fairly durable material.
 
OldManCan said:
I took a look at my struts and sure enough there was accumulated water on the driver's side. Ordered something listed on Amazon and awaiting delivery. Meanwhile there are some 3D models listed on Thingeverse if you have access to a 3D printer. NIssan seems to have applied a liberal amount of goop/antirust material in the whole area which should probably hold the fort for a while. Still can't understand why Nissan doesn't put the strut covers which in bulk production would probably add no more than a buck to the cost of the car... Oh well...

Edit - Some good options including links to 3D printable models linked here : https://www.reddit.com/r/leaf/comments/rjx95s/after_hearing_about_the_front_strut_issue_on_our/

Check here; https://parts.nissanusa.com/p/Nissan__Leaf/Suspension-Strut-Mount-Cap-Front/89750434/54330-ED000.html

or here; https://www.ebay.com/itm/402945755971

or here; https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/parts/nissan-cap-front-strut~54330-ed000.html
 
I'll have a look at the links, if they don't fit I'll find something that will or make one when I can see how it looks when my Leaf comes in. A good preservative coat on the entire area will my first step. I've used CRC corrosion inhibitor for a few years now, it gives a good coating to the exposed metal.
 
fester said:
I'll have a look at the links, if they don't fit I'll find something that will or make one when I can see how it looks when my Leaf comes in. A good preservative coat on the entire area will my first step. I've used CRC corrosion inhibitor for a few years now, it gives a good coating to the exposed metal.

These fit my 2013 Leaf and my 2019 Leaf 2.

The strut mount has not changed; https://parts.nissanusa.com/p/Nissan__Leaf/Suspension-Strut-Mount/89750335/54321-1KA0B.html?clickSource=relatedProduct
 
fester said:
I'll have a look at the links, if they don't fit I'll find something that will or make one when I can see how it looks when my Leaf comes in. A good preservative coat on the entire area will my first step. I've used CRC corrosion inhibitor for a few years now, it gives a good coating to the exposed metal.

Mine came coated with something like a goop. See below photo. The passenger side is quite dry and well protected. The driver side is also coated but all soaked.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/38162950@N06/y0993o

https://www.flickr.com/gp/38162950@N06/neJCoi
 
lorenfb said:
Check here; https://parts.nissanusa.com/p/Nissan__Leaf/Suspension-Strut-Mount-Cap-Front/89750434/54330-ED000.html

or here; https://www.ebay.com/itm/402945755971

or here; https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/parts/nissan-cap-front-strut~54330-ed000.html

Thanks for that. the one I ordered on Amazon have the same part number but seems like a cheap clone. Either way, it should do the work as long as it shows up. Fingers crossed!
 
All good advice, the covers are reasonably priced, I can always try a couple variations. Anything we can to "head it off in the pass" as far as things that obviously can go wrong is a good thing, at least for what we drive.
 
Just picked up the new Leaf yesterday, trickle charging back up today, and while doing that, took a look at the front strut tops. Facing the Hood/Bonnet, the left one was dry, the right one was full of rainwater. Air dried both, applied an good coat of corrosion inhibitor then (just for now till I find something just right), covered each with a piece of fairly thick plastic film and secured around the perimeter with some small very strong magnets I have around. Should do well till I find something ideally suited.
 
OldManCan said:
lorenfb said:
Check here; https://parts.nissanusa.com/p/Nissan__Leaf/Suspension-Strut-Mount-Cap-Front/89750434/54330-ED000.html

or here; https://www.ebay.com/itm/402945755971

or here; https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/parts/nissan-cap-front-strut~54330-ed000.html

Thanks for that. the one I ordered on Amazon have the same part number but seems like a cheap clone. Either way, it should do the work as long as it shows up. Fingers crossed!

Installed the Nissan shock tower cover, 54330-ED000 purchased from the local Nissan dealer, on my 2019 Leaf 2.
It fits perfectly, as was the case when installed on my 2013 Leaf!
 
OldManCan said:
Thanks for that. the one I ordered on Amazon have the same part number but seems like a cheap clone. Either way, it should do the work as long as it shows up. Fingers crossed!

Amazon ordered 54330ED000 clone (cheap made in China plastic part) arrived and was a perfect fit. Just checked and see that the item I ordered is no longer available however a search on 54330ED000 yields many other comparable items. If you can't get it from your local Nissan dealer this is how you can get your hands on a well fitting simple plastic cover for around $10-$12.
 
Ordered a pair from the local Nissan dealer. Should be in Friday, I'll report back on the fit on my 22' SV +...
 
If the cover is not perfectly airtight, won't the cover just slow down evaporation and make the problem worse?

Let's say a Leaf must sit out or be driven for hours in heavy rain, the strut pockets slowly fill up with water, but because of the covers, the water does not evaporate away for many days. Is it now worse?

Since there is already white protective goop, would it be better to check the goop/coating once per year, then, if the coating has worn thin in spots, apply more goop? Or just apply a bit more goop every couple years, just in case?

Not sure what is the best thing to do.
 
AlexDarcy said:
If the cover is not perfectly airtight, won't the cover just slow down evaporation and make the problem worse?

Let's say a Leaf must sit out or be driven for hours in heavy rain, the strut pockets slowly fill up with water, but because of the covers, the water does not evaporate away for many days. Is it now worse?

Since there is already white protective goop, would it be better to check the goop/coating once per year, then, if the coating has worn thin in spots, apply more goop? Or just apply a bit more goop every couple years, just in case?

Not sure what is the best thing to do.

Yes, there's a small pin hole (air port) in the top of the cover. If the vehicle is fully submersed, yes water will eventually enter the shock tower.
 
lorenfb said:
Yes, there's a small pin hole (air port) in the top of the cover. If the vehicle is fully submersed, yes water will eventually enter the shock tower.

The 1mm hole at the top is probably not the problem, it's the seal around the edge. And if water from the windshield does for some reason get routed to dump directly on top of the cover, like from driving winds or poor drainage design, then a 1mm hole is big enough to be a problem. A small amount of water that takes 14 days to evaporate can be worse than lots of water that evaporates in 2 days. It's only the water molecules that touch the metal that cause rust, not the rest of the water floating on top of that layer.

But if someone already has the covers installed, it's an easy test: after driving home from work in the rain, or after going through a car wash, open a cover and stick in some tissue paper to see how much water is picked up. Or if someone has had the covers installed for a few years now, what does it look like underneath? No need to speculate.
 
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