E39 6-spd 4.4L V8: M62TU engine needs work

Beautiful rare 1999 540i sport 6-spd manual 4.4L V8 RWD soon to be classic. 2nd Owner with all 26 years of service records and well-maintained; daily driver for last 9 years. Regular at Boston Chapter Show n' Shine events. New water pump, ignition coils, spark plugs, AC compressor, fluids and filters. Superb performance - until recent P0011 code -- needs new timing chains, tensioners, valve covers. This is the perfect project car or holiday gift for someone with the time, talent, and love to bring it back for another 150K miles. Staggered style 42 wheels with Conti Extreme DWS 255/40 ZR17 94Wx9 (rear) and 235/45 ZR17 94Wx8. Beautiful wood grain interior, Zenon headlights, Moonroof, Navigation System, console retro cell phone, Premium Hi-Fi, 6-CD changer, 12-way sport front seats, sport steering wheel, 3-stage heated front seats, split fold-down rear seats. Some rust on rocker panels and wheel wells.