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Just purchased 2003 SL. Has reciver hitch, and only complaint is scoop for tranny hanging down under front bumper. Anyone done anything about this? (Maybe aluminum)? I think this looks dorky...
tranny cooler scoop
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New one can be had from dealer, Choice of metal 03/04 plastic 05. CVT runs hot, Scoop is good thing to replace.
Since (unless I am mistaken...) the scoop doesn't actually make contact with the tranmission housing itself, it only directs airflow up that way, there wouldn't be much of a heat sink effect from the metal scoop vs. plastic. The plastic scoop is fairly sturdy, at least that's the impression I got after having to reach up under there a few times and clear all the ice out of it. I suppose I don't have to worry about it since it's so cold out, but I like to keep it clean anyway.Eric L. said:
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It is shaped so as to cause a venturi effect. In other words the opening is a little larger than the exit. This caused the Air to speed up as it passes the Tranny fins and heat transfer is enhanced. Gripper Don
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Actually I think you're both right. From what I recall, it's bolted to the transmission, but there are spacers or something, that isolate it.Kris said:
Enforcer posted some great pictures of the underbelly of the Murano and I've been searching for them, but no luck. I suspect they were lost during the software conversion of 2003. There a number of posts trashed then.
If someone finds them, post a link and we should be able to see the scoop better.
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Dennis how did it happen?
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Dennis Fink Thanks. I think, if I ever break mine I'll opt for the metal replacement if I am still able to get it.
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I didn't wanna be a member of this club
I hate to bump up this thread, but I joined the club of 'damaged CVT scoop' thingies. I was driving on the freeway yesterday and hit a pretty big retread that probably came off a big commercial truck. There were pieces of debris everywhere on the road (the tire retread, that is). I was probably doing 55 and the car in front must've hit it first. By the time I saw the retread it was too late, I could only slow down to about 40 as there were too many cars behind and beside me so I couldn't avoid it. Luckily (?) I steered more toward the left of the road and the retread hit the left underside of the car, effectivey ripping the scoop in half. I didn't know it at the time because I had no idea it was even there in the first place. I did hear an awful clunking noise as I ran over it. When I mentioned it to my husband, he slid under the car with a flashlight and pointed it out to me. *ouch* I guess I should be grateful that there is no cosmetic damage to the front of the MO.
I called the dealer who quoted me $58.28 for the scoop and $.94 each for the clips to hold it in place, he said I needed 6 if they were all gone, and it would take at least a week to bring it in. I think I'll be checking online for better pricing. Anyone order one lately?
Sorry to ramble, I just had to share my pain
I hate to bump up this thread, but I joined the club of 'damaged CVT scoop' thingies. I was driving on the freeway yesterday and hit a pretty big retread that probably came off a big commercial truck. There were pieces of debris everywhere on the road (the tire retread, that is). I was probably doing 55 and the car in front must've hit it first. By the time I saw the retread it was too late, I could only slow down to about 40 as there were too many cars behind and beside me so I couldn't avoid it. Luckily (?) I steered more toward the left of the road and the retread hit the left underside of the car, effectivey ripping the scoop in half. I didn't know it at the time because I had no idea it was even there in the first place. I did hear an awful clunking noise as I ran over it. When I mentioned it to my husband, he slid under the car with a flashlight and pointed it out to me. *ouch* I guess I should be grateful that there is no cosmetic damage to the front of the MO.
I called the dealer who quoted me $58.28 for the scoop and $.94 each for the clips to hold it in place, he said I needed 6 if they were all gone, and it would take at least a week to bring it in. I think I'll be checking online for better pricing. Anyone order one lately?
Sorry to ramble, I just had to share my pain
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Hmmm... I wonder if I can keep my metal one and put on the plastic one with my next Murano...
How will I be able to do this with a plastic one?
An alternate use for the CVT scoop
Sorry to see you get nailed by the tire melekalikimaka...
I had a grill destroyed on my GMC Jimmy, with one of those suckers. Yes, it could have been much worse!
How will I be able to do this with a plastic one?
An alternate use for the CVT scoop
Sorry to see you get nailed by the tire melekalikimaka...
I had a grill destroyed on my GMC Jimmy, with one of those suckers. Yes, it could have been much worse!
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thanks for the condolences guys.
jaak, Nissan MOOrano is right.
Well, I spent hours searching online and the cheapest I found was 1stnissanparts.com @ $33.62 but no one could confirm actual shipping to my HI zip code. Website says $6.95 minimum s/h but I just want to double check since lo and behold everything costs more to ship here. I guess I'll have to wait another day.
jaak, Nissan MOOrano is right.
Well, I spent hours searching online and the cheapest I found was 1stnissanparts.com @ $33.62 but no one could confirm actual shipping to my HI zip code. Website says $6.95 minimum s/h but I just want to double check since lo and behold everything costs more to ship here. I guess I'll have to wait another day.
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