parts list for timing chain guides?

[scubajim20]

I have been slowly putting together the parts to replace the timing chain guides when I pull the VANOS to get them rebuilt. I saw the suggestion for the oil separator, and bought the parts, but I was wondering if someone made a complete list. I have been clicking on multiple threads but I'm always open for more advice.

[WBAD530i]

The timing chain guide champion has posted his list several times. I would look around for his threads or PM him directly. If you do not know who the timing chain guide champion is...you have not done enough research.

[scubajim20]

The timing chain guide champion has posted his list several times. I would look around for his threads or PM him directly. If you do not know who the timing chain guide champion is...you have not done enough research.

understood

[TheAngryBear]

Here is my thread and list of parts:
https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh.../topics/917747

Could I be missing some? Yes. A lot of it is “optional” or “while you are there” and I didn’t do all of those.


2001 750iL DD74441
Stock

RIP: 2003 540iA Sport GS56111
H&R front springs, Ultimate Cup Holder, Euro Dash & Armrest, Grom, BavSound Stage1

[scubajim20]

Here is my thread and list of parts:
https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh.../topics/917747

Could I be missing some? Yes. A lot of it is “optional” or “while you are there” and I didn’t do all of those.


2001 750iL DD74441
Stock

RIP: 2003 540iA Sport GS56111
H&R front springs, Ultimate Cup Holder, Euro Dash & Armrest, Grom, BavSound Stage1

Thanks

[sienayr]

Guides, Gaskets, O Rings, Misc	Part	Qty >1
Cylinder Head Oil Check Valve (E38 E39 E52 E53) - 11121706921 (x2)	11121706921	2
Oil Separator (540 740) - 11151705272	11151705272
Seal Ring-Crankshaft tensioner rubber grommet - 11141736758	11141736758
Center Crankshaft Bolt - 11231736585	11231736585
Crankshaft Seal Front - 11141275466	11141275466
Timing Chain Guide Rail - 11311741777	11311741777
Timing Chain Guide Rail - 11311741236	11311741236
Timing Chain Guide Left Lower - 11311745406	11311745406
Timing Chain Guide Upper - 11311435028 (x4)	11311435028	4
Timing Chain 11311741746	11311741746
VANOs Chain Tensioner O Ring	07119906361	2
Distribution Housing Gasket Left (Cylinders 5-8) - 11361705579	11361705579
Distribution Housing Gasket Right (Cylinders 1-4) - 11361705578	11361705578
Oil Pan Gasket - 11131436324 (540i/740i)	11131436324
Oil Dipstick O-Ring - 11431707164	11431707164
Oil Level Sensor O-Ring - Victor 12611744292	12611744292
Valve Covers & Timing Covers
Valve Cover Seal Washer - 11121437395 (x16)	11121437395	16
Valve Cover Seal Washer - 11121721879 (x6)	11121721879	6
Valve Cover Gasket Set Left - 11120034105	11120034105
Valve Cover Gasket Set Right - 11120034104	11120034104
Upper Timing Cover Seal Strip (Cylinders 5-8) - 11141741128	11141741128
Upper Timing Cover Seal Strip (Cylinders 1-4) - 11141741127	11141741127
Timing Cover Gasket Set Lower - 11141436978	11141436978
Cooling System
Water Pump	11510393336
Water Pump Gasket 11511731372	11511731372
Thermostat	11531436386
BMW Coolant - 2+ gallons		2
Coolant Pipe O-Ring - 11531710048	11531710048
Coolant Pipe O-Ring - 11531710055	11531710055
Alternator Gasket/O-Ring - Bosch F00M258503	F00M258503
Belts & Pulleys
alt belt	11287636377
ac belt	11287636376
adj pulley	11287515865
adj pulley	11281742859
tensioner	11281745545
Coolant Hoses
coolant hose	11537505229
coolant hose	11537505228
coolant hose	11537511207
coolant hose	11531711385
coolant hose	11531711381
coolant hose	11531711384
O ring for hose 11531711384	11537501777
coolant temp sensor	13621433077
Oil Filter
Motor Oil - 8+ quarts
Timing Chain Tensioner Lower - INA 11317531813	11317531813	*This tensioner was replaced in last 18 months with upgraded design, can be re-used
Camshaft Solenoid Gasket - 11141435023 (x2)	11141435023	*These gaskets were replaced a few months back, can be re-used

[sienayr]

This list is much more readable with the Default style, looks terrible on the Mobile style^^

[geargrinder]

This list has been done boatloads of assloads of shi7loads of times. If you can't come up with 3-4 versions in 10 minutes then your google-fu is weak.

Personally I think an "annotated" version with a column for comments like siennamilleyr sorta has done there for his own job (w/ the *'s) would be great. His list has some stuff, but for instance, if you haven't done valley pan that's an obvious one to knock off while you're there...

There's a bunch of stuff that deserves caveats. IF it was written up properly it'd consider that all owners dont' have same needs/perspectives/engine-requirements...

Like bunch of stuff is really "optional only if your car is really abused and/or you want to go overboard" examples:
- check valves (pulling and cleaning them and redoing the seals probably is adequate for most people whose motors aren't real gunked up)
- distribution block gaskets (may not be necessary to disassemble at all if no leaks - I didn't pull them at all... many do not with zero problems...)
- chains (may not be necessary at all on all but the highest miles motors, the chains are super robust and tend to show very little wear on decent engines...)
- camshaft sealing rings (may be necessary for very early motors but not later ones)

- - - Updated - - -

I should add "etc." cuz that's all just "top of the head" hsit.

[dannyzabolotny]

Here’s the list I’ve used for the last 18 guide jobs I’ve done: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...HfPXDj0Y__bigM

Let me know if you have any questions, happy to help.

[sienayr]

The list I posted was mostly based on that list ^^

[scubajim20]

Here’s the list I’ve used for the last 18 guide jobs I’ve done: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...HfPXDj0Y__bigM

Let me know if you have any questions, happy to help.

Thank you