There is a crack in the plastic connecting to the wheel does it need to be replaced?

2008 HONDA JAZZ
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BETHHRXOX
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Hi,

i have very recently passed an mot on my car about 3 weeks ago. I checked under the rear wheel arches to see how it is doing rust wise and i noticed a crack in the plastic connecting to the wheel. I was just wondering what the name of this was so i can seek info.
Aug 28, 2021 at 7:38 AM
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STEVE W.
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Could you take a picture of the part in question please and post it on here using the add image link? At the moment I'm not sure which area you are looking at that could be cracked.
Aug 28, 2021 at 9:27 AM
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BETHHRXOX
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Hi Steve, I tried to attach a photo and it wont take the file. it is the dust tube of the shock absorber. :) thanks
Aug 29, 2021 at 12:56 AM
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STEVE W.
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Okay, those are there to keep dust and crud off the strut area. The rear ones are generally something added after purchase and come as a split item that is added on unless someone added solid ones with replacement shocks. The front ones are a bit more complex as those need to have the struts removed and disassembled to replace them. In both cases they provide some protection of the sliding ram and seals but they are not a critical item. I would likely say you can wait until the shock or strut requires replacement and do it all then.
Aug 29, 2021 at 11:30 AM
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BETHHRXOX
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Thank you so much!
Aug 30, 2021 at 4:39 AM
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STEVE W.
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You're welcome.
Aug 30, 2021 at 8:51 AM