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Dannie Lyman

What to look for when buying a Jeep

Considering Buying a Second Hand Jeep Grand Cherokee? Here is what you need to know. Click on the video below and Dannie will quickly talk you through the most common faults not he Jeep Grand Cherokee. Hi there, Danny from GDL automotive services GDL is one of Sydney’s only independent Jeep specialists. Today I want

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Subaru
Dannie Lyman

Subaru Clutch Fork Fault

There is a common problem with manual Subarus and the clutch fork failure. This is most commonly seen in the Subaru Outback however it has been seen on several models. The fault is actually a poor design from the manufacturer. The Metal on the pivot point of the clutch fork is not strong enough for

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Subaru
Dannie Lyman

Subaru Forester Squatting Rear Suspension

The SG Forester has a common fault with the rear end of the vehicle “squatting”. This is when the rear suspension sits lower then the front and the car develops an uneven seating on the road with the nose of the car sitting higher than the rear. This is a problem that is somewhat exaggerated

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Subaru
Dannie Lyman

Subaru Oil Leaks

One of the common faults with the Subaru range of vehicles is the oil leaks the vehicles can develop. Across the whole range of the Subaru vehicles there are really only four common causes for the oil leaks. Your vehicle may have one or more of these. I will list them in the order of

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Subaru
Dannie Lyman

How to stop Wind Noise In a Forester

A common fault with the Subaru Forester is a wind rushing noise that the car develops once it gets a little bit older. The fault is caused by the fact the the front doors on the vehicle are frameless. Over a period of time people open the doors by pushing on the glass instead of

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GDL Auto Blog
Dannie Lyman

Refer a Friend to GDL and Earn $100 Store Credit

Rolling out in the month of September 2021 is GDLs long awaited refer a friend campaign. For ever new customer you refer to any of the GDL Stores * you will receive $100 store credit to be used to reduce your own invoice amount when its time for routine maintenance or repairs. The amazing thing

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Jeep
Dannie Lyman

Jeep 3.0 Diesel Hard to Start

This article relates to the late model Jeep Grand Cherokee fitted with a OM642 Engine Throughout the early 2000’s Jeep (MOPAR) and Mercedes Benz had a partnership that resulted in the “cross pollination” of some vehicles the Grand Cherokees that came out in that era with s 3.0 V6 Diesel engine actually had a Mercedes

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Jeep
Dannie Lyman

Jeep 2.8 Diesel Coolant leak

One of the common issues with the 2.8 Diesel engine fitted to the Jeep Wranglers is a coolant leak that can develop on the passenger (Right hand drive) side of the vehicle. There are a number of possible caused for this leak including the EGR cooler, the various coolant hoses underneath the manifold and the

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Jeep Expert Sydney
Jeep
Dannie Lyman

Jeep Grand Cherokee Front Suspension Noise

One of the semi common faults the Grand Cherokee gives, once it has done a fair few kilometers, is a noise caused by a worn out bush in the front suspension.The bush that is always the first to fail is the front lower control arm bush. It is always the front most bush and this

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