M62TU Timing Guide DIY - Pt4 Final Install/Timing Chain Installation | 540i Restoration

In the 4th installment of this series we are installing the timing cover, oil pan, upper covers and freshly powdercoated valve covers. Then I tie up the loose ends and get this ole girl running!


Part Numbers-
FCP Euro Ultimate Timing Kit- https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-m62tu-ultimate-timing-chain-kit-11311741746kt1
Upper Oil Pan Gasket- 11131742109
Dipstick O-Ring- REI-407696800
Alternator O-Ring- URO-014948
Oil drain back hose seal rings (2)- 32411129986
Oil filter line O-rings at block (2)-
Oil Pump O-rings- REI-407696700, BMW-11421741129, BMW-11421288890
Motor- Mounts- KIT-22111092895KT
P-S Steering service kit- KIT-540IPSKIT1, CRP-PSH0118P, URO-013859, REI-417016800
Spark Plugs- BOS-0242236562
Cam Sensors and Seals(2)- MEY-3148990011
Oil Service Kit- KIT-11427510717KT2
Vanos Seals- https://beisansystems.com/product/m62tu-vanos-seals-repair-kit/
Cam RectaSeals- (6) 11311705512
Booster Lines- CRP-ABV0132, OES-11611440135
GAS Timing Kit- https://germanautosolutions.com/gas-store/master-cam-timing-tool-kit-bmw-m62tu/

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