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Gordon Atkinson

Why Our Content Seems Contradictory

Healthy people do not go to hospital. You only go if something is wrong. This analogy comes up a lot when people comment on our social media and say our content looks like it is ragging on the product. They see posts on YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram pointing out common issues and assume we do

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GDL Auto Blog
Gordon Atkinson

How You Talk to Jeep Matters More Than You Think

This vehicle has 134,000km on it, and it’s a perfect real world case study for what we’re talking about here. Spun bearing failure in a diesel. Based on what we see every week in the workshop, we believe this particular failure is linked to towing in Drive instead of using Sport mode but this blog

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GDL Auto Blog
Gordon Atkinson

Grand Cherokee Superseded Altenator

this is going to be a rare one. This is arguably the only time you’ll ever hear us recommend going genuine over aftermarket altenators. If you’re dealing with the well-known EcoDiesel issue that causes these units to fail, and you’re weighing up your replacement options, our advice is simple: Buy the genuine Jeep part. Why

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Dannie Lyman

What Does It Cost To Hemi Swap?

Many many hours are spent by our office staff every week quoting Hemi conversions for prospects. Very rarely do these time extensive quotes eventuate into bookings and subsequent builds. In the interest of guiding consumers and enthusiasts alike through this process we opted to create a cheat sheet covering off most of the common pricing

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GDL Auto Blog
Gordon Atkinson

Jeep Diagnostics in Australia

Modern Jeeps are complex vehicles. When a fault cannot be identified quickly, it is common for owners to move from one workshop to another without getting clear answers. We see this far more often than people realise. A Jeep is taken to a local mechanic. The basics are checked, common faults are ruled out, and

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Gordon Atkinson

Upgrading a WK2 Jeep Grand Cherokee to SRT Brembo Brakes

In this video, we walk through what’s involved in upgrading the brakes on a WK2 Jeep Grand Cherokee to SRT Brembo brakes. This is one of the most popular brake upgrades for WK2 owners, particularly for vehicles that tow, see spirited driving, or have had power upgrades. The focus isn’t just on the install itself,

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GDL Auto Blog
Gordon Atkinson

Why We Only Use Genuine Jeep Oil Coolers

In this video, we explain why GDL Automotive only supplies and installs genuine Jeep oil coolers, and why that decision matters for both us and our customers. When we carry out a repair, we stand behind our work. That means providing a warranty on parts and labour. Using non-genuine oil coolers, particularly those sourced from

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Gordon Atkinson

Installing an SRT Body Kit on a WK2 Jeep Grand Cherokee

In this project, we originally planned to complete a Series 2 facelift conversion on a WK2 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, as often happens with real world builds, the direction shifted based on parts availability. With a full Series 1 SRT body kit on hand, the decision was made to pivot and carry out a full

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Gordon Atkinson

Bakelite Brake Piston Issues in TJ Wranglers and XJ Cherokees

If you own a TJ Wrangler or XJ Cherokee, there is a common front brake issue that often goes unnoticed until it causes serious problems. From the factory, these models were fitted with Bakelite brake calliper pistons, and while they worked when new, age and heat have proven to be their downfall. Over time, Bakelite

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