I just started the same thing. I'm doing valley pan and CCV rebuild too. I just bought the tools to do it all. For some reason I can see in the future doing this repair again. Check out German Auto Solutions for the timing kit. I feel like there is less margin for error with that kit. It's also not a Chinese knockoff. As for the vanos just went with beisan systems and bought the press. You will also need a 27MM socket for the crank bolt and the crank holding tool. I was able to get a blue point 3/4 inch impact after the radiator was removed so no holder was needed. You will need the usuall BMW tools like fan remover and a good set of torx bits as well.
As you can see this is as far as I have gotten. All bolts I've taken out are labeled in a ziplock back and stuck to a pice of cardboard(keeps them out of the way).
I have an excel file with all the parts breakdown and prices through ECS for all parts needed if you would like a copy. All in i have about $800 in hard parts...not including tools. Thaat is for BMW CCV, valey pan and all orings and seals to do all repairs to chains. Tools I have about $1000 into.
As far a BMW parts I used oem when it comes to the guides and special parts but went aftermarket for seals and orings and such.
If you won't be starting for a while we could work out a plan to rent all the tools needed to do timing chains after I am finished with them. I have to use them first lol.
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