www.autohausaz.com is where I go for parts.

I'd go searching on Bimmerforums.com - The Ultimate BMW Forum also as its the same block, and there are knowledgeable guys on there that have rebuilt and/or swapped in the M62 4.6/4.8 before. Also, maybe try calling my engine builder www.bavengine.com. I don't think they do the 4.8, but still, it can't hurt. Good luck bro!

www.autohausaz.com don't even list the 4.8 its like the guys never heard of this size motor, the 4.8 is really making it hard to get parts for this thing. nang

This might be more trouble that what it's worth for you, but maybe try comparing BMW specific part numbers between the 4.4, 4.6 and 4.8 on www.realoem.com. If the part numbers are the same, or the dealership can confirm that they're the same, then you can just order from a similar yeared 540/740 w/ the 4.4.

Its no trouble at all, i have looked at those things, and most parts are interchangeable, like can sensors work from even e46s, but some parts are not, like i am looking for a Mass air flow meter right now and its 4.8 specific apparently.

Sorry bro.

So I found a PDF for valve adjustment and timing the VANOS motor while searching for a pixel repair PDF in My Documents folder. Not sure it it'll help you, but it's worth a try. Send me your email since the PDF is too large to attach here.

Out of cusiousity, how'd you get in such a mess ............... and why !?!?!?!? I started reading this thread and WTF ?!!?!?!??! I guess there's a lot more to this story then I know.

Sometimes it's just the love for the car. I had my motor rebuilt, and since they were inside there, they did a few HP tweaks for me ;) The diff has been replaced, now I just need to swap in the 6spd and take it to the grave w/ me!

Whats your email address? or here is mine its [email protected]

Thank you so much for looking out :)

I got the car from the auction for like 14k it was hidrolocked, i replaced a piston and connecting rod so it started up and it runs now, so i am very proud of being able to get that far, but i think i did not do the timing correctly. or something like that.