Let the games begin! Parts and labour already fast approaching Aus $10,000.

Should I spend another $1100 and get the valve stem seals done at the same time?





Looks naked up there now



The engines leaves a pretty big hole when it's not there



And the root cause of bank 2 Vanos problems......Timing chain. The inlet and outlet cams should allow the tool to be flush with the head when in time, as you can see it's well out!






It's a pretty big lump of metal when you see it out of the car







It's pretty clean inside though, probably the cleanest N62 the mechanic has seen so that's good news at least.





Better get this thing fixed now. Waiting on parts though.....typical!