Well, as much as I hate to admit it, This thread should be named "timing chain guide replacement for $1000". Still not bad but you pretty much HAVE to use the kit apparently.

I ended up having to buy the dang tool kit after all! Anyway, while I was in there for the SECOND time, I rebuilt the VANOS units with that beisan kit and changed the cam chains (probably didn't need to) and bought more gaskets.

It is like a new truck now only quicker!! The low end torque has definitely improved because the cams are advancing a lot sooner I guess.

Here is the toolkit on ebay so I can get some of my money back. It is the good one not the cheap crap one.

BMW M60 M62 Vanos Tool Kit | eBay