Just out of curiousity, I have been reading some post on what needs to be done when the timing chain guides explode. Since the shop did not pull the oil pump and thus all of my current problems should I assume they did not drop the oil pan as well. Also, when doing the timing chains with 180,000 miles on the clock, should the shop be smart enough :-) to check the VANOS while it was right there in front of them.

After listening to some audio and videos the noise mine is making could be from the VANOS. The shop will start putting on new heads on Thursday but I am afraid that is not really the issue. Since the engine got hot and no oil I am sure it is a safe bet to replace them but not all that excited to see the shop may have missed some basic repairs when doing the other work.

Thoughts?

I love my X but I may have to get rid of it after all of this so I will have some peace of mind and start over.

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2002 BMW X5 4.6is
Nav, Piano Black Trim, Black Leather,
20.8 MPG HWY DALLAS TO MEMPHIS 74 MPH