Thanks,

I went trough all this before (1st for Vanos repair, 2dn for cyl head removal) and I have the special tools etc. and I did follow the procedure exactly and the car started fine right after and has been running well since.

This made me realize that maybe the secondary chain tensioner went kaput? Which may explain the no power, noise, metal rip on the CPS magnet?

BTW the 3rd link didn't open-up for me. If you can let me know what's about.

Thanks
Alex