Noticed that this weekend while changing the oil - the hex drive is stripped out. Good thing i could still get a socket on the head. I'm ordering a couple other small items and adding the drain plug to the list for the next change.

I did use Castrol for the change so good there. For coolant I used what I had in the garage to get it topped off. I'll do a flush once the weather eases a bit and put in the good stuff. I'm also planning to take it to an indy in my area to see what they can diagnose and chip away at the list - DIY style as much as possible. Don't think I can handle the tc guides but can do the vc and vp gaskets.

Thanks for the tips.

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2001 E53
Build Date 10/2000
4.4 sport package
Topaz Blue/Tan
150k on the clock and crossing my fingers
Grom USB Interface