Time for some work...

[David.X5]

The timing part is easy. You should rent or buy the set of timing tools made for the M62TU. They have special clamps that position and lock each (of 4) cams into place, and include a pin to lock the flywheel in place. After that, you really have to work hard to mess up the timing! You can see those black steel cam-timing clamps on the very back of the cams in tecn1k's picture. The red anodized tool in the front of the photo is part of that kit, also, keeps tension on the timing guide while the front cover is off..

Even if you don't rebuild the vanos by yourself, go to the beisan website and read the whole procedure - it shows you how to completely disassemble and reassemble the top end, step by step, with color pictures.

I did rent the tools and rebuild my vanos following the beisan procedure. Didn't immediately cure all my engine noise, but the last occasional rattle went away recently when I changed the oil pump. It has lasted 2.5 years so far.

[weiln12]

OK all, here's my updated list of stuff to get. This should cover the major pieces: cooling, CCV, VPG, VCG, VANOS/Timing. This list doesn't seem so bad considering just the VPG done by the dealer would be over half the cost of this stuff.

Cooling - Water Pump - GEBA - 11510393336
Cooling - Water Pump O-Ring - rein - 11531710048
Cooling - Water Pump O-Ring - rein - 11531710055
Cooling - Al Water Pump Pulley - ÜRO - 11511742045
Cooling - Water Pump and Fan Clutch Kit - Schwaben - 001170SCH01AKT
Cooling - Al Radiator Bleeder Screw - ECS - 003530ECS01A
Cooling - Expansion Tank Kit - ECS Kit - 17107514964KT

In Kit:
Cooling - Expansion Tank Hose - BMW - 11531439123
Cooling - Expanstion Tank - Mahle-Behr - 17107514964
Cooling - Expansion Tank Hose - rein - 11537505950
Cooling - Expanstion Tank Cap - febi - 17111742231

Cooling - Coolant Drain Plug Crush Ring - BMW - 07119963225
Cooling - Radiator Hose Lower - rein - 11537500750
Cooling - Radiator Hose Upper - rein - 11537500746
CCV - Crankcase Vent Pipe - Return - BMW - 11157520742
CCV - Oil Separator Kit - ECS Kit - 11151705237KT

In Kit:
CCV - Throttle Body/CCV Bolt - BMW - 11141460752
CCV - CCV Tube - ÜRO - 11157556837
CCV - CCV Gasket - elring - 11611729728
CCV - Oil Separator Vent Hose - rein - 11157556838
CCV - CCV Valve - Vaico - 11617508541
CCV - Oil Separator - febi - 11151705237

VCG - Ultimate Valve Cover Gasket Set - ECS Kit - 11121437395KT

In Kit:
VCG - Valve Cover Gasket Set - Left - BMW - 11120034105
VCG - Valve Cover Gasket Set - Right - BMW - 11120034104
VCG - Valve Cover Seal Washer - BMW - 11121721879
VCG - Valve Cover Seal Washer - BMW - 11121437395

VPG - Valley Pan Gasket - BMW - 11141736175
Misc - Tensioner Pulleys - Ruville - 11287500560
Misc - Accessory Belt - Continental - 11281432724
Misc - A/C Belt - Continental - 11287507626
Misc - Alternator Gasket - BOSCH - 12317507996
VANOS/Timing - Ignition Coil Cover Gasket - BMW - 11121733969
VANOS/Timing - Upper Timing Cover Gasket 1-4 - BMW - 11141741127
VANOS/Timing - Upper Timing Cover Gasket 5-8 - BMW - 11141741128
VANOS/Timing - Timing Cover Gasket w/ Flange - BMW - 11141435023
VANOS/Timing - Non-Return Valve - BMW - 11121706921
VANOS/Timing - VANOS Solenoid Gasket 1-4 - BMW - 11361705578
VANOS/Timing - VANOS Solenoid Gasket 5-8 - BMW - 11361705579
VANOS/Timing - Timing Chain Guide Rail - Upper - BMW - 11311435028
VANOS/Timing - Camshaft O-Ring - BMW - 11311705512
VANOS/Timing - O-Ring - Victor Reinz - 11141736758
VANOS/Timing - Drain Plug Gasket - BMW - 07119963355
VANOS/Timing - Center Crankshaft Bolt - BMW - 11231736585
VANOS/Timing - Dipstick O-Ring - BMW - 11431707164
VANOS/Timing - Timing Chain Cover Gasket - Lower - BMW - 11141436978
VANOS/Timing - Timing Chain Tensioner - febi - 11317531813
VANOS/Timing - Timing Chain Tensioner Rail - BMW - 11311741236
VANOS/Timing - Timing Chain Guide Rail - febi - 11311741777
VANOS/Timing - Timing Chain Guide Rail - Left - BMW - 11311745406
VANOS/Timing - Crankshaft Seal - Front - febi - 11141275466
VANOS/Timing - Lower Oil Pan Gasket - elring - 11131436324
VANOS/Timing - M62TU VANOS Seals Repair Kit - Beisan - BS051
VANOS/Timing - M62TU VANOS Teflon Ring - Beisan - BS052
VANOS/Timing - M62TU VANOS Pick Tools - Beisan - BS096
VANOS/Timing - Timing Chain Tool Rental - BimmerToolRental - Timing V1

If anyone see's anything missing please let me know. I'm going to order everything today.

[admranger]

which 3m headlight restoration kit did you use?

[weiln12]

This is the kit I used:

http://www.amazon.com/3M-Headlight-R.../dp/B00WY5L09O

I need to get some refills, because I went through 5 of the 6 gold sanding pads on just one light. My headlights were bad. This is the second vehicle I've used this kit on and the results have been great both times.

[TECN1K]

please don't get any URO parts

I'd call ECS and ask if they can substitute something else. I steer clear of URO

[weiln12]

TECN1K - OK, wasn't sure on that. I can update that to use different part suppliers. Thanks for the heads up on that.

[weiln12]

OK, all parts purchased. I haven't ordered the Beisan stuff yet, but I'll get that too. Now I just need to continue the tear down and wait for parts to arrive. I ended up going through both ECS and FCP based on prices and shipping. Overall saved a couple hundred $$.

ECS has the BMW Crankcase Vent Pipe return part #11157520742 on sale for like $12 if anyone needs one. Considering it's normally around $135 it's a steal.

I also ended up not using any of the "kits" provided by either ECS or FCP. All their kits end up being more $$ than the individual parts.

[TECN1K]

Originally Posted by weiln12

ECS has the BMW Crankcase Vent Pipe return part #11157520742 on sale for like $12 if anyone needs one. Considering it's normally around $135 it's a steal.

If you got it for $12 you just stole it LOL they corrected their page, and now its $148 for me.

[David.X5]

I would add in heater hoses and the seal on the oil level sender (which sits on the lower oil pan cover). The heater hoses are much easier to reach while the valve cover is off. The bolts on the timing cover also have special seals. Id replace those

[David.X5]

And you need to buy/rent/borrow a crank holding tool to counter hold the crank to get the main "Jesus bolt" out.

Man, I'm digging this project. Glad to see someone else dive into this engine head first!