Removed the oil pan cover on the M62 engine yesterday. The pan looks quite clean without any timing chain guide parts.

Big relief. I guess I can hold off on the TCG job a little longer.

Any tips on the gasket install?

I bought a gasket maker and a brand new gasket. I'm thinking of cleaning up the mating surface, put on a light coating of the gasket maker, then place on the gasket and reuse the oil pan bolts.

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2003 X5 4.6is Estoril Blue, acquired March 2018
2013 128i M Sport 6 MT Space Grey daily driver
2010 535xi 6 MT Barbera Red