98,911 - Replace Vanos and new alternator

Had Vanos replaced

Had Alternator replaced

98,480 Miles - Loose motor mount and Check engine light (Vanos)

• Noticed check engine light. The autozone code was P1519. The BMW code reported "Vanos Mechanically stuck"
• Changed Vanos Solenoid
• Tightened loose motor mount
  

97,610 Miles - Noticed oil leaking.

• R/R oil pan gasket (professional courtesy)
  

97,539 Miles - Just had a lot of engine work done.

4/25/2008 - Engine Rebuild by Apex Motorsports

• Overhaul engine block:
• clean pistons
• degrease block
• hone cylinder
• magnetic particle inspect, clean & measure
• resurface block per cylinder
• assemble short block
• Parts needed:
  
• lower timing chain cover
• piston ring set
• rod bearing set
• lower gasket set
• Cylinder head valve job:
• pressure test head # 40psi
• install valve guides 24
• resurface cylinder head per cylinder 6
• intake valve guide 12
• exhaust valve guide 12
• valve stem seal-6mm 24
• valve keeper 48
• upper spring plate 24

• Other maintenance / parts :
• cylinder head gasket
• oil filter housing gasket
• water pump w/ metal impellar
• thermostat 80 degree w/ O-ring
• fan blade