Rehabbing 05 4.4

[Secretasiansam]

Hello, I just bought an 05 4.4. It broke down on a guy from out of town and he didn't want to pay for repairs. He listed it on Craig's list and I low balled him for $750 plus a tow. I was looking for a honda crv or Lexus rx but the x5 came up and it's so clean, I couldn't pass it up. My goal is a $2k commuter.
All I know is it has a bad oil leak that shorted out the alternator. It will start and run temporarily. My reading so far points to timing cover. I'm going to tear it apart and do everything listed in Dexteris' post https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...se-please.html
I'm looking for any tips, tricks and recommended reading.
I've bought from FCP when I owned a Volvo, any recommendations on other parts suppliers?
Thanks!