Really really useful info

Keith · 30th October 2006, 11:05

Scooter posted these on 260s so thanks Scooter.

Front camber -1deg10' +-0deg 15'
Front toe total +0deg 12' +-0deg 6'

rear camber -2deg 05' +-0deg 15'
rear toe total 0deg 36' +- 0deg 6'

Thrust 0deg 00' +-0deg 6'

Tyre pressures Front 34 psi Rear 36 psi

Checked with a full tank of fuel, to correct for fuel level add to boot in kg.
3/4 full add 10 kg
1/2 full add 20 kg
1/4 full add 30 kg
empty add 40 kg
Note 1 litre of water weighs 1 kg the weight should be placed as far forward as possible.

Keith · 6th December 2006, 17:57

This is a sticky thread not necessarily an FAQ thread but somewhere to paste links to all the useful stuff we come across and then forget about later on

do a sensible heading for each entry please

Any help how do I etc posted in here will be deleted, Please create a new thread for that and lets keep this purely as a source of reference.

Thanks

1. BMW technical reference docs
2. Rover 75/MGZT Parts List and Drawings (Seem to have been removed)
3. Alternator Operation
4. A supplier of proper Ramps
5. Air Conditioning (Link Lost)
6. The Wheel and Tyre Bible
7. The Brake Bible
8. The Suspension Bible
9. The Engine Oil Bible
10. The Fuel and Engine Bible
11. Alloy wheel refurbishers
12. O2 Sensors and how they work
13. Diagnosing Misfires
14. Intro to Emissions systems
15. Intro to engine management systems
16. Official info on your car
17. Serpent wheels and centre Cap info
18. Project Drive changes
19. Rover 75 Awards and Accolades 1999 - 2006
20. Options that can be turned on/off with a T4
21. K series engine history
22. K series History
23. Recalls for R75's
24. Pollen Filters
25. Powertrain engine power and torque info Ultimate Link removed
26. ECU Doctor info
27. Sound clip of the dreaded Manifold rattle
28. Vis motor failure observations
29. Everything you will ever need to know about clutch faults
30. Lifetime replacement clutch guarantee offer
31. Numberplate area letters explained
32. CDT Bosch Maf alternative from Xpart
33. Highly recommended A/C engineer
34. Plastic clips for 75 and ZT Ultimate link is broken
35. Boot carpet securing and other clips also read the trailing post
36. Paint Codes
37. Gunsons Service light Reset Tool
38. Info on ordering replacement Keys from Lates
39. Jatco Auto box repairs and info
40. MOT tests and explanations
41. Rover 75 Owners manual download Link broken
42. Tourer tail light tip
43. 75 and ZT Alarm and Immobiliser spec.
44. Auto Gearbox Selector Indicators
45. Auto box fluid level check
46. Correct Header Tank Level
47. Useful measurements and calculations
48. 160 vs 190 - Differences explained
49. Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Part 1
Part 2.
Part 3.
Part 4.
Part 5.
Part 6.
Part 7.
Part 8.
Part 9.
Part 10.
Part 11.
Part 12.
Part 13.

Keith · 6th December 2006, 17:59

There is something for everyone here the info on break out boxes and conenctors is especially useful

http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/BMW_docs/

Spôôk · 6th December 2006, 18:42

This site has a complete parts list for Rover's and MG's. A wealth of information if you are looking for a part number or drawing of an item.

It is in russian, but the Babelfish link will do a pretty good translation.

I have previously posted this elsewhere on the forum, but here goes:

http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...c%2Fr%2F122520

OR

http://209.85.135.104/translate_c?hl...u/epc/r/122520

Spôôk

DeeCee · 6th December 2006, 19:16

Some useful info on Alternator operation and construction.
Not exactly the same as R75 but a good guide.

The Rover 75 CDTi uses a three wire Alternator.
Heavy Duty wire (battery charging) is bolted to the Alternator, then connects to the Starter and onto to the Battery +ve (the heavy wire)
The other two connections in the small plastic plug...
One is the Field/ Excitation connection from Ignition on switch via a fuse.
The other is connected to the ECU, this is the one that operates the Charge Light on the dash.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/william...aker1/alt2.htm

Keith · 6th December 2006, 19:43

A supplier of proper Ramps. I was really impressed with this link from Waj

http://www.restorationramps.co.uk/

very very tempting for serious DIY

Spôôk · 7th December 2006, 19:31

Everything you need to know about Wheels and Tyres.

http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html

Spôôk

Spôôk · 7th December 2006, 19:33

Everyting you need to know about Brakes.

http://www.carbibles.com/brake_bible.html

Spôôk

Spôôk · 7th December 2006, 19:35

Everyting you need to know about Suspensions.

http://www.carbibles.com/suspension_bible.html

Spôôk

Spôôk · 7th December 2006, 19:36

Everything you need to know about engine oil.

http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html

Spôôk

30th October 2006, 11:05	#1
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Really really useful info Scooter posted these on 260s so thanks Scooter. Front camber -1deg10' +-0deg 15' Front toe total +0deg 12' +-0deg 6' rear camber -2deg 05' +-0deg 15' rear toe total 0deg 36' +- 0deg 6' Thrust 0deg 00' +-0deg 6' Tyre pressures Front 34 psi Rear 36 psi Checked with a full tank of fuel, to correct for fuel level add to boot in kg. 3/4 full add 10 kg 1/2 full add 20 kg 1/4 full add 30 kg empty add 40 kg Note 1 litre of water weighs 1 kg the weight should be placed as far forward as possible.

6th December 2006, 17:57	#2
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Really really useful info This is a sticky thread not necessarily an FAQ thread but somewhere to paste links to all the useful stuff we come across and then forget about later on do a sensible heading for each entry please Any help how do I etc posted in here will be deleted, Please create a new thread for that and lets keep this purely as a source of reference. Thanks 1. BMW technical reference docs 2. Rover 75/MGZT Parts List and Drawings (Seem to have been removed) 3. Alternator Operation 4. A supplier of proper Ramps 5. Air Conditioning (Link Lost) 6. The Wheel and Tyre Bible 7. The Brake Bible 8. The Suspension Bible 9. The Engine Oil Bible 10. The Fuel and Engine Bible 11. Alloy wheel refurbishers 12. O2 Sensors and how they work 13. Diagnosing Misfires 14. Intro to Emissions systems 15. Intro to engine management systems 16. Official info on your car 17. Serpent wheels and centre Cap info 18. Project Drive changes 19. Rover 75 Awards and Accolades 1999 - 2006 20. Options that can be turned on/off with a T4 21. K series engine history 22. K series History 23. Recalls for R75's 24. Pollen Filters 25. Powertrain engine power and torque info Ultimate Link removed 26. ECU Doctor info 27. Sound clip of the dreaded Manifold rattle 28. Vis motor failure observations 29. Everything you will ever need to know about clutch faults 30. Lifetime replacement clutch guarantee offer 31. Numberplate area letters explained 32. CDT Bosch Maf alternative from Xpart 33. Highly recommended A/C engineer 34. Plastic clips for 75 and ZT Ultimate link is broken 35. Boot carpet securing and other clips also read the trailing post 36. Paint Codes 37. Gunsons Service light Reset Tool 38. Info on ordering replacement Keys from Lates 39. Jatco Auto box repairs and info 40. MOT tests and explanations 41. Rover 75 Owners manual download Link broken 42. Tourer tail light tip 43. 75 and ZT Alarm and Immobiliser spec. 44. Auto Gearbox Selector Indicators 45. Auto box fluid level check 46. Correct Header Tank Level 47. Useful measurements and calculations 48. 160 vs 190 - Differences explained 49. Diagnostic Trouble Codes Part 1 Part 2. Part 3. Part 4. Part 5. Part 6. Part 7. Part 8. Part 9. Part 10. Part 11. Part 12. Part 13. Last edited by Dragrad; 9th April 2015 at 22:57.. Reason: Updates on links

6th December 2006, 17:59	#3
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	BMW technical reference docs There is something for everyone here the info on break out boxes and conenctors is especially useful http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/BMW_docs/

6th December 2006, 18:42	#4
Spôôk Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDTi Conn. SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: EU (Denmark, just North of Copenhagen) Posts: 650 Thanks: 29 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	Rover 75/MGZT Parts List and Drawings This site has a complete parts list for Rover's and MG's. A wealth of information if you are looking for a part number or drawing of an item. It is in russian, but the Babelfish link will do a pretty good translation. I have previously posted this elsewhere on the forum, but here goes: http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...c%2Fr%2F122520 OR http://209.85.135.104/translate_c?hl...u/epc/r/122520 Spôôk __________________ My Rover 75 after i did the latest mods [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by Spôôk; 19th February 2008 at 08:49..

6th December 2006, 19:16	#5
DeeCee Regular poster none Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: none Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Alternator Operation Some useful info on Alternator operation and construction. Not exactly the same as R75 but a good guide. The Rover 75 CDTi uses a three wire Alternator. Heavy Duty wire (battery charging) is bolted to the Alternator, then connects to the Starter and onto to the Battery +ve (the heavy wire) The other two connections in the small plastic plug... One is the Field/ Excitation connection from Ignition on switch via a fuse. The other is connected to the ECU, this is the one that operates the Charge Light on the dash. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/william...aker1/alt2.htm Last edited by Dragrad; 16th March 2014 at 03:46.. Reason: removed dead link

6th December 2006, 19:43	#6
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	A supplier of proper Ramps A supplier of proper Ramps. I was really impressed with this link from Waj http://www.restorationramps.co.uk/ very very tempting for serious DIY Last edited by Dragrad; 16th March 2014 at 03:49.. Reason: Dead link removed

7th December 2006, 19:31	#7
Spôôk Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDTi Conn. SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: EU (Denmark, just North of Copenhagen) Posts: 650 Thanks: 29 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	The Wheel and Tyre Bible Everything you need to know about Wheels and Tyres. http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html Spôôk __________________ My Rover 75 after i did the latest mods [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

7th December 2006, 19:33	#8
Spôôk Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDTi Conn. SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: EU (Denmark, just North of Copenhagen) Posts: 650 Thanks: 29 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	The BRAKE Bible Everyting you need to know about Brakes. http://www.carbibles.com/brake_bible.html Spôôk __________________ My Rover 75 after i did the latest mods [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by Spôôk; 12th August 2014 at 11:01..

7th December 2006, 19:35	#9
Spôôk Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDTi Conn. SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: EU (Denmark, just North of Copenhagen) Posts: 650 Thanks: 29 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	The Suspension Bible Everyting you need to know about Suspensions. http://www.carbibles.com/suspension_bible.html Spôôk __________________ My Rover 75 after i did the latest mods [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

7th December 2006, 19:36	#10
Spôôk Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDTi Conn. SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: EU (Denmark, just North of Copenhagen) Posts: 650 Thanks: 29 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	The Engine Oil Bible Everything you need to know about engine oil. http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html Spôôk __________________ My Rover 75 after i did the latest mods [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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