timing or vanos

Hi my 2000 E39 540i 4.4L V8 MSport had developed a ticking noise coming from the front left side of the engine in the area of the timing chain, tensioner, vanos. This noise has got a bit louder in only about 1 mile and is louder on start up before the engine oil pressure comes up. Can anyone...

Hi, can some please send me the precedure with pictures of how to set the camshaft timing as well as the sensor plates on a bmw 316i 2002 engine N42B18 16 valve with valvetronic system. I also need to now the correct tool to use. I have the tool for M54 engine but not sure if its usable on this...

Franklin M50/M52/M44/M42 timing/vanos tools, forum rental possibility Rental idea now but can't edit the title for some reason. BIG EDIT: Original idea was about a group buy but that got precisely zero interest :hihi so the next thing I want to ask is this... Hi guys (and mods, please let me...