Alright, I'm just trying to put together my notes for the next round of maintenance (targeted for 100k but will probably be about 95k) I want to do. If anyone can answer some of the questions below or relay personal experiences it would be much appreciated!
Purchased already:
Cooling: Expansion tank, water pump, tstat, upper/lower hoses, temp sensor, BMW antifreeze,
Engine: pulleys, tensioner, belts, plugs (NGK)
Suspension: FCABS only. RTABS are going to need to be done but I think they'll be slated for 120k.
To be purchased:
VANOS: Beisan Seals + Rattle, or Dr. Vanos? I just realized literally today that the $150 core is included in the Dr. Vanos $400, not on top of it. That means we're talking $250 to plug and play swap, $120 for Beisan parts + $15 for the jaw liners. All said and done probably a ~$100 premium to not have to mess sandpaper and preloading. What's the consensus here?
VANOS related: Valve cover gasket, 15 grommets, a few of the crush washers for the VANOS removal, VANOS gasket, considering the solenoid piston assemblies. What other parts do I need to complete the VANOS rebuild(swap)?
Brakes: Collapsed vacuum line, fluid flush. Do I want Motul 5.1 or ATE Super Blue? Understand it takes about 24floz to flush?
Tranny: 2 QTS MTL if I've got no tag, MT-90 if I've got a tag. Or do I want to run some royal purple? Dane, I know you drained RP after a few hundred miles. Why?
Diff: 1 (2?) QT Redline 75W90 - or again...Royal Purple? What about AMSOIL severe gear?
Power steering: (turkey baster swap) What brand ATF? Meyle, Redline, RP, AMSOIL, Mobil?
Any other general systems/parts I need to be thinking of?
thanks everyone.
Paul