1999 Bmw 540i Base Sedan 4-door 4.4l on 2040-cars
Standish, Maine, United States
Vehicle Title:Salvage
Engine:4.4L 4398CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Used
Year: 1999
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: BMW
Model: 540i
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Base Sedan 4-Door
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 127,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Tan
Here I have for sale my 1999 BMW 540i Automatic. About 2 months ago, the dreaded diesel noise rattle started from the passenger side. I purchased the lower timing chain tensioner and it reduced the noise about 70%. The old one was in stuck on the closed position. A few days later the check engine light came on and read P1519. All the symptoms (noise and bad idle) indicate a failed VANOS. While driving my oldest one to summer camp, the noise came back, but this time was much, much louder. More like a clanking noise. At that point, I shut off the car and called a tow truck. My guess is that besides the VANOS, the timing chain rail guides are gone. I have not tried to start the engine again since I don't know the condition of the timing chain. I already purchased another car and will not have the time or room to tear the engine and find out what the problem is. For this reason, the car is being sold as NOT RUNNING and must be towed out of my garage. The car has a salvage title because about 2 years ago my wife was hit on the driver's side door (included in the pictures). The insurance totaled the car and I bought it back. Here are the things I have done to the car:
I can't think of anything else, but feel free to ask any questions. I can take any additional pictures of any part of the car if you need. Just ask. I love the car but this job is too much for me.
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