97 540i m62 6spd- great shape for 150xxx - new to me

Been taken pretty good care of, but had been dumping oil and living outside for a year or two before I got it- got a good deal on it.

Alas- a few of the VC studs are having a tough time staying put.

Knocked out a lot of the major stuff over the fall. Chain guides, cvv, valley, pumps, rubber, etc. cleaned over and under.

I knew that two of the VC bolts weren’t quite torquing right, and maybe 3 or the studs came out on initial disassembly, but eased into them and Got her sealed up and truly running tip top. Or so I thought…. Over the course of about 6500m she is now smoking from the headers and seems to be seeping in multiple spots.
Seems many have walked this path before me

Other posts have mentioned that the m60 caps will work as well.

Figured I would sniff around here before wandering the pull-a-parts in SOCAL.

Any insight, guidance, links, etc. much appreciated!


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