I don't have catastrophic engine failure!! Yet

[Beej]

Man, I'm psyched to finally see one of those in the club!  I eventually wound up in an e39 but I kept an eye out for a 6spd e60 in my search.  Couldn't bring myself to pull the trigger on the 100k 2006 model I found, but man, they're worth it for the sound alone.

Good stuff on the bearings and actuators being replaced.  Keep us posted on it, and have fun!