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1999 Bmw 540i Base Sedan 4-door 4.4l on 2040-cars

Year:1999 Mileage:127000 Color: Black /
Tan

Location:

Standish, Maine, United States

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Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Salvage
Engine:4.4L 4398CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller

Condition:
Used
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): WBADN6333XGM61073
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:

New Radiator, original has a very small crack on the top neck. It was replaced with OEM.
Pretty much all gaskets have been replaced. Valve covers, intake, throttle body and lower oil pan.
ABS module was rebuilt. I think is still under warranty, no sure.
Pads, sensors and rotors have been replaced.
New knock sensors.
All cooling hoses are new.
Expansion tank was replaced as it developed a crack where the sensor is located at the bottom.
Front tires need replacing, they are included with the sale of the car. Did not get a chance to mount them. Rear tires are in good shape.
Everything works, A/C, heater, radio, cd changer, tape, interior lights, etc.
Missing pixels on radio and cluster as expected for age of car. Easy fix
New "cover" replaced because car develop a loud whistle noise. This is the part that connects to the air / oil separator. It's at the back of the intake.
The car has not been driven in the snow. I think the prior owner did for 1 year but the undercarriage is very clean and rust free.
BWM are well knows for having crappy paint jobs. Not enough paint. Chips and scratches are present. Hood, doors and trunk.
New battery less than 2 months old.

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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