Got a sinking feeling in the pit of me wallet

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Originally Posted by axgordon

Hey Rockit - I think you are mistaking m62tu and n62 engines. They were significantly different. The chain guides are not a common failure on n62 engines, but changing the valve covers is much more involved and costly procedure. The n62 valve covers usually last much longer before they need replacement. In most cases with n62, if there just slight seepage from the valve / timing covers - just leave them alone!

X5only - did you decide on the collapsible pipe brand? Are you planning to replace water pump?

Yes.. After much research I opted for Uro Part Pipe . Yes, I'm replacing the water pump and a whole host of other parts to fix coolant leaks and oil leaks- valley pan, valve cover gaskets, upper timing case gaskets, etc. The driver side upper timing case cover is leaking pretty heavily. The vacuum pump is also leaking and I suspect the oil pressure switch as well. Other than these leaks the car runs strong and healthy.

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Coolant pipe water pump side gasket completely deteriorated. Other side in great shape. Engine heat or perhaps differences in material?

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Maybe somebody replaced just the one? Odd.