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Great post mate. Had an absolute mare today trying to change my oil and filter. Not one single one of the 22 torx bolts would budge. I snapped 2 27torx bits in the process - no cheap ****e either. They were sprayed in release oil and left to penetrate. I also shocked them with the torx bit and...

Excellent write up. It's frustrating when you see how much punishment the M62 can withstand and yet I seam to have the lemon of the Solihull plant! You hear of these running for 150k+ without missing a beat and yet mine seams to have busted its Vanos units and knackered its timing components...

That makes 2 of us! Hahaha. Thanks for the input tho mate.

Hi holidaychicken, Many thanks for the detailed reply. You and myfirstl322 have been really helpful. I did ask them about the Vanos units but I have not had a reply yet. I asked whether they install the units with the aftermarket upgraded seals or just the standard / 2nd hand ones stripped...

True words. I really need to just wait and hope they come through at there end. As I said, they have been 100% proactive to be fair and not obstructive or passing the book in the slightest. I can not b sure about how the engine failed as I brought it as is. When I took the covers off, the nut...

Hi Myfirstl322, Thanks for the concern - it's not ideal by any stretch. The company are specialists in BMW engines and have a good reputation so I hope I'm in good hands but first impressions suggest otherwise. He has been apologetic and recovered the car with assurances they will get it sorted...

Hi, I have an 04 4.4 M62 that so far has cost me 4K on the engine alone. The engine has had the heads off as valves were bent. The heads were reconditioned and new Vanos units and timing chain along with other small parts such as hoses. I received it back from the workshop with a knocking...

Hi All, I thought I would come to the experts with regards to my M62 4.4 gas converted engine in my Range Rover 04 plate. The left bank was not firing at all (by left I mean if you are standing in front of the car looking at the engine, its the left hand side). I followed the fault by...