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    2001 BMW 740i Imola Red

    Update 2/18/18 I had the work done and I am going to sell the car. $6k or best offer. Thanks, Mike


    I have a very nice 01 740 I sport that I'm pretty sure the timing chain rails came apart on monday during a very cold start.
    It runs but has the diesel sound.
    I was thinking of having it fixed but I cannot find anyone knowledgeable around here ( outside Philadelphia) to repair it.
    Anyway the car has a very nice interior. 4 nearly new tires . All new suspension including adjustable Konis from and rear. All new brakes, slotted drilled discs, perfect M Parallel wheels.
    New fuel pump, filter, vanos solenoids, radiator, water pump, battery, and a Remus exhaust.
    All installed withing the last 6 months. I probably drove the car for 4k miles.
    Hate to sell it but I do not have the inclination to do the repair myself.
    A few pictures attached. I can send many more and have maintenance records Make an offer.
    I would recommend having it towed to reduce any possibility of further damage.
    I'm located in Harleysville PA. Thanks, Mike

    Follow up. Car has 140k miles. Had it taken apart and the guides are broken up. Had a compression test and leak down done. All cyls within spec.
    I may just finish it up and put it up for sale once the repairs are done. Questions? 610 304 2665 Mike
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    Last edited by risktkr; 02-18-2018 at 04:46 PM. Reason: Had timing guides repalced.

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    How much?

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    Im looking for an offer. Anything reasonable. Its a shame. Its really nice with all new suspension etc. Thanks, Mike

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    I have had the work done. Not for sale as a salvage car. I would delete the post but I dont know how. Sorry. Mike

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    Just curious what did it cost to get the work done? Did you have the timing chain guides replaced?

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    $4400. But that included new belts, 1 vanos solenoid, oil separator, new LF brake caliper ( unrelated)
    Also a compression and leakdown test before the work was done to make sure I didnt bend any valves.
    The car runs really well and no more noise.

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    How much for the car after the repairs ?

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    Glad you brought her back to life!!

    Quote Originally Posted by risktkr View Post
    $4400. But that included new belts, 1 vanos solenoid, oil separator, new LF brake caliper ( unrelated)
    Also a compression and leakdown test before the work was done to make sure I didnt bend any valves.
    The car runs really well and no more noise.

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    I would sell it for $6k.
    Has new everything else. Suspension, tires, brakes, konis all around, weebo, center bearing, Remus exhaust. Have all documentation. Thanks Mike

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    $4400 , new guides, chains, vanos solenoids. Etc

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    Quote Originally Posted by risktkr View Post
    I would sell it for $6k.
    Has new everything else. Suspension, tires, brakes, konis all around, weebo, center bearing, Remus exhaust. Have all documentation. Thanks Mike

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    $4400 , new guides, chains, vanos solenoids. Etc

    Im intrested ...shoot me pm with your cell number please.

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    My ## is 610 304 2665. Thanks, Mike

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    good evening do you still have it if you do please text me at 615 440 0888

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    Car is sold. I dealer in MD bought it. FYI he is trying to sell it with a bs story that it has been his personal car for years. On MD Craigslist. I would remove the post but cannot figure out how.

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    Car has been sold

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    Quote Originally Posted by risktkr View Post
    Car is sold. I dealer in MD bought it. FYI he is trying to sell it with a bs story that it has been his personal car for years. On MD Craigslist. I would remove the post but cannot figure out how.

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    Car has been sold
    How about we all just click on the link and flag it as prohibited?

    https://annapolis.craigslist.org/cto...590342442.html


    Up for grabs is my 2001 BMW 740i Sport. This is a real I sport, not just a BMW 740 with the M Parallel wheels. Has the steptronic transmission, sport steering wheel, different rear ratio, sport seats etc. I have receipts for everything. Should not need any repairs any time soon. Just finished up a $4400.00 repairs replacing the timing chains, guides, VANOS solenoids, cam sensors, clean the oil pan, and every gasket associated with it. New water pump, coolant hoses, drive belts, oil separator. New PCV valve in the rear of the manifold . Approx 1000 miles since the repair. Prior to this in 2016 replaced all 4 shocks / struts. The fronts are Bilstein B6 adjustable. rears are Meyele OEM. 4 new Cooper staggered radials tires. All new front suspension parts. All new brake hoses.
    All new ABS sensors. Rebuilt ABS module. Valley Pan gaskets, Valve cover gaskets. New spark plugs. Fuel , oil filter Mobil 1 oil . Brake fluid flush. New Brake booster vacuum hose. New power steering hoses, ( all of them) and a new power steering reservoir. Transmission was serviced, new fluid, and screen change. ( Fluid is very expensive)
    Slotted rotors from Brake Labs with ceramic pads. ( No black dust). Center support bearing with new WEIBO. New speakers front, doors, and rear decks. 2 new window regulators.
    Instrument cluster has no dead pixels. Has sent out and repaired. Had the chrome trim rings installed. Remis exhaust. ( No longer available) Has a nice rumble. Not loud at all. Everything works. AC nice & cold. Heated seats, sunroof, all windows, cruise control, navigation system etc work as they should. Have all manuals, two keys. Full size spare in trunk on a BMW M Parallel wheel like the others.
    I am a non smoker and purchased the car from a non smoker. No check engine lights on. In my opinion this is the best looking car BMW made.
    May consider trade for Harley(no sportsters) classic or muscle car or square body Chevy. Call Bill for more details 410-212-275six
    DrewZ
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    Any idea if this vehicle was formerly from Maine and Vermont. This looks like my old 7.

    Thanks


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