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Leaking Rear Shocks
Just had the 60000K servce done. Was advised that the rear shocks are leaking and need to be replaced. Whilst they will be done under warranty and I should incur no cost. Is 60000Ks normal life for the factory shocks?
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Lloyd X375 (c)
Platinum 2006 ST-S, Manual, Strut bar, Nudge Bar, Door Window Shields, K&N Filter
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3/Apr/2009, 8:52 pm
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Re: Leaking Rear Shocks
Not really mate, am still using the factory shocks at 110,000kms.
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3/Apr/2009, 9:21 pm
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Re: Leaking Rear Shocks
When they advised me, they seemed to imply that both were leaking.
When I go back to have them replaced, I will seek clarification and their thoughts on how they have come to fail.
Considering the easy life they have had, it was quite a surprise.
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Lloyd X375 (c)
Platinum 2006 ST-S, Manual, Strut bar, Nudge Bar, Door Window Shields, K&N Filter
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5/Apr/2009, 9:08 pm
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Re: Leaking Rear Shocks
Will do.
Update
Called Westpoint Nissan today, asked why both shocks have failed so early. They said there was no particular reason, but confirmed it was both that were leaking. Went onto say that I was lucky as the warranty only covers leaking shocks, meaning that if only one was leaking they only replace one, even though it makes good sense to replace both.
Last edited by lac510, 7/Apr/2009, 6:21 pm
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Lloyd X375 (c)
Platinum 2006 ST-S, Manual, Strut bar, Nudge Bar, Door Window Shields, K&N Filter
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5/Apr/2009, 9:15 pm
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Re: Leaking Rear Shocks
Had the rear shocks replaced on Friday, the paper work stated that the internal seal had perished.
Feels firmer in the rear end now, did not realise how bad they were.
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Lloyd X375 (c)
Platinum 2006 ST-S, Manual, Strut bar, Nudge Bar, Door Window Shields, K&N Filter
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19/Apr/2009, 10:15 am
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Re: Leaking Rear Shocks
Interesting. I had my Exy serviced today. 35k service, and I was informed that three of my struts were leaking!
They noted that I have aftermarket suspension (i.e. pedders spring lift), and said that they needed to get nissan australia approval to replace them under warranty! I'm expecting them to come back and tell me that it's not covered.
To have 3 fail at only 35k is a bit disturbing. I recall seeing somewhere that even with the pedders lift, the shocks are still within the recommended range/angle?
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Joel (X417)
2006 white manual ST-S w/ pedders suspension lift, milford cargo barrier, towbar, ERP, underbody RP, window tinting, nissan roof racks
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1/May/2009, 10:30 pm
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Re: Leaking Rear Shocks
At least they are going to ask Nissan, usually they won't even bother if its not a genuine Nissan part.
If Nissan don't cover it you will most surely be covered py Pedders.
Good luck with it.
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2008 T31 St
HERE is my X Trail
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2/May/2009, 8:43 am
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Re: Leaking Rear Shocks
shockies are like pistons with teflon piston rings inside. they do wear out depending on how you drive and on what surfaces you drive on. they usually leak if you get heaps of dirt and dust on the piston stem bit and it destroys the oil seal and they slowly weap oil. look at the pic on the side of this page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shock_absorber it shows the parts etc.
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31/May/2009, 12:33 pm
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