Multiple engine trouble codes?

Tiny
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  • 2007 BMW 740
  • 4.0L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 60,100 MILES
Hi this issue is about this codes I'm curious why are this coming after doing this I'll tell you tell full story The story is it was running absolutely fine no timing issue just common oil Leaks due to the oil leaked on the alternator and it got malfunctioned some mechanic came and repaired the alternator but then what he did don't know the car was taking self but not starting he opened the Valve covers of both sides and removed some parts near camshaft area and timing then reinstalled it and reinstalled it after that engine power reduced fault code came and but by clearing the fault codes by scanner the car used to start absolutely fine no single noises of anything but again off it then try to start it again engine power reduced code come and it takes self but doesn't start until cleared the fault codes and the mechanics senior mechanic Said that the camshaft position sensor is faulty, give to other workshop they said engine was not taking compression told to change piston rings timing kit valve kit which was totally bogus and false when we towed it the we started the car by clearing the fault codes it come from basement by a steap incline till the tow truck by itself and after stopping it due to battery not charging from till now we haven't drive the car single time before stopping it its engine was like brand new so without driving it how it will happen after stopping it due to failed alternator, and it was having the enough power to cross that steep incline it climbed the steep incline without any hesitation just was having rough idle. The codes are, by the codes i asked chat gtp it told its Couse of misaligned timing if you want to see the chat what i asked here's the link, I'm asking you does it is timing please check the full chat too:

https://chatgpt.com/share/684a2b2a-c5fc-8005-a731-afb20a2f0b9e and please help me with this what can cause this problem and how to fix it please help.
Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 AT 6:28 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Wow, did the mechanic drive the car? Also, if the wrong bolts were reinstalled for the alternator or the alternator mount it and damage the engine. It sounds like the engine jump time due to over revving or one of the ground wires has been left off. I would take the car to another shop for diagnostic. These cars have a ground wire on the ignition coils that must be connected, if this has been left off you will get these codes. To be clear the car run great before the alternator change, correct?
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Thursday, June 12th, 2025 AT 9:03 AM
Tiny
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I think you didn't understand what I told you I'll tell you clearly this time. The story is the car was running like brand new without any engine codes, then the alternator failed due to that a mechanic came to repair it he saw oil Leaks on valve covers both sides then he told he will fix oil Leaks he opened it inside removed sparkplug and did somethings near or to timing parts or camshaft parts then after reinstalling everything the car came with engine power reduced the car wasn't starting but cranking after clearing codes it would start but Misfires then same thing engine power reduced comes engine doesn't start but cranks in the scanner it showed this all codes in which are in the photo I mentioned of scanning I want to know for what reason are they and what can it be how to fix it what's things can be causing these problems before mechanic touching the engine it was running like brand new zero engine fault codes engine was like brand new please help to fix it and what things can be causing this problem and how to fix it please help and the mechanic dint open anything except camshaft and timing parts till lifters except that he did not did anything. Please help.
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Thursday, June 12th, 2025 AT 4:37 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Like I say, the engine either has jumped time or there is a ground wire off. You don't get all of these codes without a major issue either electrically or mechanically. Did you check the ground wires for the engine wiring harness and ignition coils? To let you know I understand, the engine was running fine, then the repairs were made and now we have this problem. The only other thing I can think of is the replacement alternator has a bad diode and is charging with AC voltage.

Here is a guide to test to see if this is the case:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
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Friday, June 13th, 2025 AT 10:56 AM

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