I use a set of four 3 ton stands like these, although for most jobs two of the car wheels are on the ground with blocks holding them from moving. Quite stable with either the FL1 or my P38 on them. Wouldn't touch or trust those ratchet stands lots of peeps use these days.

Depends on the Cam profile, but yes does need checking & doing. It's whether the heel of the cam is same or lower than the standard that matters. All the guides I have seen requires the tappets to be empty of oil & the gap about 40 thou with the cam on the valve close position...

According to his facebook page, he has closed down RPI now, but might respond on FB.

This worth watching. FOUT board demo.

BBS probably will not divulge the relearn OBD commands either, as it would hurt sales of their Sync tool !! Might be worth asking someone like Marty ? The actual comms uses K-Line ISO-9141 protocols (most likely same commands for any GEMS version). There's a description of the protocol...

Last time I did an FL1 prop & VCU, we used 4 axle stands. Much easier then to access everything & easy to turn the wheels or prop.

Looking at other GEMS applications, the mobilisation procedure is the same regardless of BECM or other security system. Here's how it works in a Morgan: (see attached pdf.) So to use the GEMS ECU in another vehicle without security, your options are: 1. The FOUT Tool ( I cannot find one) from...

You would need to find what data the Nanocom sends to GEMS for learn mode, plus the data format the BECM sends during starting. The GEMS will be some kind of LR specific command code via the OBD protocol. I suspect the BECM enable signal uses similar format, but I don't know the protocol...

Yes powered up & then the normal BECM start action. Doesn't matter if the engine actually runs, just for GEMS to learn the code. I read somewhere that Morgan V8 GEMS was programmed with the same code so it didn't require a BCM of any sort. . . . but treat that as a rumour rather than fact !!

Never tried it, but in theory you could do it with a Nanocom (although Nanocom might not allow FFFF). 1. In BECM menus write FFFF into the Immobilisation code. 2. In GEMS Utility menu put GEMS into Learn Mode. 3. Turn ignition off-on to trigger the BECM to sned the FFFF code to GEMS. Based on...

I have an old (6-7 years) battery 110AH, 750 EN in my garage I use as a temporary 12V supply for testing EAS Valve Bocks, Stereos, etc. It gets charged about once per month usually the day before I need it. Right now it's measuring 12.2V or 50% in the voltage check, but after an overnight...

Do the pressure check with the engine up to normal temp & switched off. Make sure you check all the hose joints & around any gasket that hold coolant. Also get underneath & shine a torch up at the core plugs (they rust & leak eventually).

Read this. If the widget you have is the LRNAFOUT, it programs the GEMS ECU with FFFF so it doesn't need the code from BECM.

BTW, if anyone wants the map pocket formers in post-#31 above, they are going free. (sorry to hijack Andy)

You probably want the marks here, rather than on the damper !!

Step-1: Buy the DC Clamp meter recommended by Alibro above. Step-2: Don't try putting a multimeter in-line with the battery feed unless you know what you're doing. Use the clamp meter & note the value after the car is off & locked for at least 10mins.. Step-3: Pull specific fuses / relays...

Surely should be same part both sides ? Just make sure you get the correct thread size & connector type.

err . . actually three causes. 1. Its either that the valve is actually stuck closed. 2. Or its a faulty height sensor & ECU confuses the reason 3. Or intermittent connection in the driver pack connector, i.e. if the driver pack cannot trigger the valve, then the ECU assumes it's stuck !!

Prop off is easy, even on axle stands, but do the one-wheel test first !!

@nevillen Microcat finds the VIN. Search driveshaft part number using that ?