I only say
he did it because he more or less knew it was bad but didn't do anything about it.
It snapped on him while he was at a stop sign. Unfortunately, he used the starter motor to crank the car out of the street into a parking spot.
A mechanic put a new belt on and then reported that the engine wouldn't turn.
Could possibly more than the valves be damaged, ie bent piston rods?
Is it worth it to do a valve job, or is the whole engine toast?
I may be able to help him out and pull the head this summer. Where should I go for a good BMW forum like this great site?
It's a good friend, otherwise I would only feel badly for the poor under maintained Bavarian brother. The dude is a broke musician
Thanks