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JamboM3 Member Since: 28 Jul 2021 Location: Berkshire Posts: 221 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
On my search there weren’t that many Fuji ones for sale, this one was the right miles/price and condition seemed good. It had a couple of downsides, first being the 22” wheels which I was not really after. Second being the rear boot strip had been swapped out for a chrome job that was not to my taste. After viewing the car, I adored the wheels as the style 5004 wheels really suit the L322 IMO, I know they won’t be everyone’s cup of tea but I was over the moon with it. They look great here |
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DrRob Member Since: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Petersfield, Hampshire Posts: 4327 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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caymanblack Member Since: 08 Dec 2015 Location: DEVON Posts: 1159 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Very nice M3 ,Ilike the wheels and I have also owned a Fuji RR easy to look after.
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MR GLOVER Member Since: 03 Jan 2015 Location: grimsby Posts: 605 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
i like white |
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JamboM3 Member Since: 28 Jul 2021 Location: Berkshire Posts: 221 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks both |
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OEM+ Member Since: 18 Sep 2022 Location: Barnsley Posts: 8 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
That looks a real nice one. The wheels do flow well with the black windows etc... |
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Harlequin Member Since: 26 Sep 2018 Location: Crowborough Posts: 57 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Excuse my ignorance, but what was the Fuji variant?
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Hanwellfields Member Since: 22 Dec 2022 Location: Oxfordshire/ Cotswold Posts: 89 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Lovely car. |
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caymanblack Member Since: 08 Dec 2015 Location: DEVON Posts: 1159 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Fuji is the paint's name. overfinch modified |
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JamboM3 Member Since: 28 Jul 2021 Location: Berkshire Posts: 221 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Yes as mentioned the car is painted in Fuji White, which was the colour I was after.
So when I picked it up I was surprised to find it had been stuck on top of the original! So a channel of dirt was created and it was full of crap, it was also sharp! I ordered a new one from PowerfulUK.
So I got to work removing it with some floss and tar remover - as you can see I understand why they wanted to cover it up! But still.
So removed this too and fitted the new one, much better!
From a maintenance point of view, I checked Topix and say my 10yr service ass due and given the info online about gearboxes (ZF8) I contacted Bodsy and got him over to do a full gearbox flush and all diff and TXB fluids. I followed this up with a full service also. So far so good! |
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DrRob Member Since: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Petersfield, Hampshire Posts: 4327 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Bodsy to the rescue once again 👍 Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
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JamboM3 Member Since: 28 Jul 2021 Location: Berkshire Posts: 221 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
So the next few months we’re pretty smooth sailing. Just driving and enjoying.
This got rid of all of the noises and the engine seemed super refined Vs. Before so I was pleased as punch. For all of a few days. Fast forward to Xmas eve and was doing a spot of car cleaning with a friend and moved the car to get his out. This was a short stop/start, it was cold and turning it off so soon meant something happened with the FBH and the car appeared as though it was going up in smoke! Heart attack! (Later learned this can happen when I burned fuel is in the lines, has never done since) Obviously first thing I did was pop the bonnet and whilst inspecting it, noticed my new belt. Yikes.
Garage kindly took the car in mid day on Xmas eve and sorted it again. I was not convinced this would last all that long, so in January took it to a local specialist to replace all the pulleys and tensioners with a new belt. Has been fine ever since (weirdly the engine was never as smooth as with that first shredded belt but oh well 😂) First unplanned bill(s) but to be expected with a cad quickly approaching 10 years old |
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kevinp Member Since: 28 Sep 2019 Location: Telford Posts: 1284 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I replaced all the pulleys, tensioner, belts, waterpump and alternator with Genuine parts and it still squeaks when it's cold. To be fair it was quiet for about a month!! |
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JamboM3 Member Since: 28 Jul 2021 Location: Berkshire Posts: 221 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Yep mine now does the same! It’s on my list to sort, had a look and seems a few people on here have experienced similar. It seems to disappear quite quickly so haven’t been in a huge rush. All gen LR parts for the pulleys/tensioners etc. thought it might be the alternator or A/C compressor |
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