Not a diyer but got the car from original owner with so many parts replaced and in such good condition. And far below market. I don't mind having to put this work in as I want it to be preventative. It is not needed at the moment but want to do it before it is needed.

Going back through the records, at 101k the water pump ac drive belt, ac belt tensioner, acc tensioner pulley with lever, and ac tensioner pulley with lever was done o rings etc., drive belt. Acc belt tensioner tons of o rings lol., thermostat or ING, camshaft solenoid gasket, adjuster seat, timing cover seal strips. Hoses were done prior to that.


Based on all this I think I can just do the complete timing chains and guides and not have to do the water pumps etc.

But if there is somethingim missing let me know. I just got the bently manual and will try and learn more. Someone mentioned CCV. What is that?

Thanks. I may not be a diyer but am an enthusiast. My last bmw was an e24 that I did a full ground up on. Loved that car. But that car was the beginning of the end of my marriage. Lol. It was worth it!


Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.