I don't know what the technical name for this part is. It is a metal air scoop under the engine that directs air over some cooling fins. It hangs down far enough to get caught on parking lot deviders. We've banged ours twice and severly bent it all out of shape. I removed it and beat it back into shape as best I could but it is really thick steel and is difficult to bend back. I need to stop by the dealer this week and order up a new one I guess. Anyone had this problem yet?
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Remember when sitting in traffic the tranny is doing much and the heat will be lower than say ridding on a highway or pulling heavy loads.lmuscella said:
One thing about the scoop, it does direct air to the cooling fins. That extra 1" space reminds me of an aircraft I flew. The air inlet into the turbine had a scoop. When you flew in heavy precipitations you would open this "trap" door at the back of the scoop. This door was located just prior to the bend in the scoop itself. This would cause heaver items (such as water) to exit the back of the scope while the air being less dense, less weight, to continue into the engine.
Perhaps the one inch gap is to prevent anything heavier than air from being directed to the cooling fins?
I would be paranoid about not having it installed and that is was in good condition. Having a warm tranny may not cuase the CVT light to come on, but always operating in above normal temps can't be a good long term thing either.
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Naw, you don't even notice it in the deep snow....
I bet it could be removed. It's not designed like a sheild, it's designed to deflect air up. The only problem with removal, is if something happens to your CVT, related or not, you'll want it on there for warranty inspection.
I bet it could be removed. It's not designed like a sheild, it's designed to deflect air up. The only problem with removal, is if something happens to your CVT, related or not, you'll want it on there for warranty inspection.
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I just took delivery of my 2003 Murano Thursday night. I checked for this scoop today, and mine is actually made of plastic, and looks to be smaller in size than the one in Enforcer's picture. My Murano was build in July, according to the sticker in my driver's side door opening.
whats about snow
what would happen if there is a bunch of snow and i go driving in it, wouldnt that CVT scoop act as a plow and shovel all that snow up to the CVT case? After work today im going to check my case to see if it is metal or plastic, i assume metal cause yesterday i curbed mine while parking as well for the first time,,, oops
what would happen if there is a bunch of snow and i go driving in it, wouldnt that CVT scoop act as a plow and shovel all that snow up to the CVT case? After work today im going to check my case to see if it is metal or plastic, i assume metal cause yesterday i curbed mine while parking as well for the first time,,, oops
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Re: whats about snow
The scoop has an outlet at the back, so presumably nothing can get trapped in there.floaty98 said:what would happen if there is a bunch of snow and i go driving in it, wouldnt that CVT scoop act as a plow and shovel all that snow up to the CVT case? After work today im going to check my case to see if it is metal or plastic, i assume metal cause yesterday i curbed mine while parking as well for the first time,,, oops
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I think that it might, a two to three inche opening and a 1 inch outlet is going to clog full of snow real quick, that thing will be full of snow the first snow pack it hits, the only thing i can think to release it all will be the heat from the CVT and will melt it all away? But if you drive it a short distance ( ie: move it from one driveway spot to another ) and the car doesnt have enought time to heat up and the snow packs in there, it could potentially be a haven for a nice block of ice in the morning when you go to restart your car and i doubt that is good for ther CVT and all the fluids to be nestled cozly up with a block of ice all night. When i first saw this damn scoop i didnt like it, and I have a feeling it will pan out ( no pun intended ) to be a nightmare.Eric L. said:
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·I agree. I live in a court that never gets plowed and when I move my cars around I will be plowing with the front end. I took the shield off this weekend. I have not seen any problems as yet but will submit if something occurs.
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I don't see it as an issue.... It may jam up with snow and turn to ice and stay there for a month until it finally melts off, but I don't expect the CVT will care. If it's cold enough for it to stay as ice, the rest of the CVT case will be just as cold. When the CVT warms up enough to melt it, it will melt....
To me, it's just ugly and looks like a reaction to the CVT overheating under certain conditons. If they had put it back a little, it wouldn't be as likely to be hit with a curb. But such is the joy of being an early adopter! We get to discover these things... Overall, I see it as a pretty trivial issue. So far I've just left mine bent a little. No point in straightening it, so I can bend it again!
So far in 9 months of driving, I've hit it once.
To me, it's just ugly and looks like a reaction to the CVT overheating under certain conditons. If they had put it back a little, it wouldn't be as likely to be hit with a curb. But such is the joy of being an early adopter! We get to discover these things... Overall, I see it as a pretty trivial issue. So far I've just left mine bent a little. No point in straightening it, so I can bend it again!
So far in 9 months of driving, I've hit it once.
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funny thing is...........
i cant even find the ole metal one on any of my listings.........
i guess if i have that, then the updated one might have the similar p/n (maybe an amendment p/n or something)
anyone have on-line fiche???
i'll be back at the dealer today,, to hand deliver the TSB (they only get nissan updates ever OTHER month, and havent any news since the end of Aug.....) (rolls eyes)
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I have a 7/03 build and looked at this scoop yesterday.
The plastic one does have some numbers and lettering on the bottom, but I was not dressed at that moment to get under the car to read it!
It is not much of a part IMO! Rather small simple plastic piece that is attached with two plastic gromet-like screws with the star shaped head (someone else
can detail what the real name of those thinga-ma-bobs).
The plastic one does have some numbers and lettering on the bottom, but I was not dressed at that moment to get under the car to read it!
It is not much of a part IMO! Rather small simple plastic piece that is attached with two plastic gromet-like screws with the star shaped head (someone else
can detail what the real name of those thinga-ma-bobs).
plastic vs. metal
well if the plastic one is available for aftermarket do you think it is even possible to replace the metal with the plastic, i havent gotten under mine yet, but im wondering if it is bolted on and or welded? If someone knows please tell me
well if the plastic one is available for aftermarket do you think it is even possible to replace the metal with the plastic, i havent gotten under mine yet, but im wondering if it is bolted on and or welded? If someone knows please tell me
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