Originally Posted by x5Alpine

papasmurf..... I'm glad to hear that its the vanos. The car drives great and transmission seems just fine but has never been replaced. I just hope that I don't end up with an engine bearing letting go on me which I've heard happens to these M62's once in a while but its oil has been changed at no more than 10,000 mile intervals throughout its life and I plan on every 5k miles.