This was mentioned a long time ago (https://forums.aeva.asn.au/viewtopic.ph ... rut#p61903) but I only recently found about this issue through a reddit discussion where someone's strut became detached because of rust.
One suggestion was to open up the access ports above the struts and insert protective plastic caps.
Reddit thread (with links to youtube videos is...
https://www.reddit.com/r/leaf/comments/ ... lure_rust/
eBay search for an appropriate part is...
Front Top Suspension Strut Mount Cover Cap 54330 ED000
I've ordered a couple of these ($4 - 5 from China, $12 - 15 sources in Aus); in the interim I've placed a take away food container over the strut to stop further water getting in.
Rust in strut tower (reprise)
Re: Rust in strut tower (reprise)
I used a couple of lids, supplied for free with my Aldi coffee. siliconed in place. The colour matches the bronze colour of the car, and the coffee stopped me being bad tempered.
There was a comment from the male party about "I hope you never want to change these shock absorbers"
There was a comment from the male party about "I hope you never want to change these shock absorbers"
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Re: Rust in strut tower (reprise)
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You need to know which coffee to buy
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You need to know which coffee to buy
https://imgur.com/a/GJzxXto
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Re: Rust in strut tower (reprise)
For successful posting, you also need to know how to dig out the URL to the actual image:
There used to be peaches you could buy, but they changed the size.
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5650 W solar, 2xPIP-4048MS inverters, 16 kWh battery.
Patching PIP-4048/5048 inverter-chargers.
If you appreciate my work, you can buy me a coffee.
Re: Rust in strut tower (reprise)
OK, will try again another time.
2017 Leaf 30kWh battery
2nd hand Japanese import
Solar powered as much as practical
2nd hand Japanese import
Solar powered as much as practical