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Its no secret that there are a number of common issues with the front suspension in the WK2 Grand Cherokee. In the past we have covered many of the common faults that can cause knocking and or creaking noises in the front end. We have covered most of this in the article below. The Definitive Guide to WK2 Suspension Nosies What we didn't cover off in that article was the issues that come from the WK2s internal bump stop design and why we advise to avoid anything except the Gen

The GDL Logo is a cartoon car. It's not just a cartoon of any car, it is a caricature of the vehicle first used to register GDL as a mobile mechanic when GDL was first launched as a one man band. Below is a short video showcasing the car in question and a short story of how that came to be the logo for the business.

There are a few common faults with the Hemi Engines fitted to the Jeep SRT and the Chrysler SRT. The Most common cause of a no start issue with these cars is a Broken or several broken valve springs. In this video we show you the quick way to diagnose this and get he answers you need. When this happens fault codes do log for engine torque, lack of vacuum among other things. Don't start with the codes, start with a compression test. Remove one spark plug from each cylinder (th

Our Youtube channel has been bombarded with people requesting this video. Since making the first video about the problems that can occur from this we have yet to have a blocked one come through the shop. We have filmed this one on a car that is not blocked to demonstrate what you are looking for and how to test it. Check out our Jeepmotive Facebook page by clicking here.

A semi common complaint that arises both with our clients and on the Jeep social media communities is a complaint of a strong diesel exhaust smell through the cabin of the vehicle. People experience this smell through the air con vents and often its much worse when the air conditioning is set to suck air from outside the vehicle rather than recirculate. The most common cause for this fault is a small exhaust leak from the vacuum operated actuator at the back of the EGR (Exhau

The Jeep is common for developing a hissing noise from the dash area. Many owners notice that this sound is actually from the air vents for the climate control and have reported taking he vehicles back to the dealership to have this issue looked at. Many consumers are returning with reports that the dealer is telling them that it's a characteristic of the vehicle. This is not the case. The hissing noise is a symptom of a low Air Conditioning Gas. The air conditioning system o

Jeep Fault Code P0128 is for Thermostat rationality. Don't ignore that code, if left un attended this is what can happen tot he thermostat housing.

The Jeep Cherokee V6 is a 3.2 V6 and the Grand Cherokee is a 3.6. Mechanically they are mostly the same with only some minor differences. The main one being that the Cherokee is an east west configuration where as the Grand Cherokee is a north south. Here is a step by step guide for removing the inlet manifold, the fuel injectors and the Oil Cooler.

Last week we released a video discussing the year gone, the challenges and the success as well as the wins and celebrations. In this video we also discussed the Vision and goals we have in place for 2023. Here it is. Thank you for your support and loyalty throughout 2022 and we wallow forward to helping you with your Automotive needs in 2023.

Part 3 and the final part of the diesel WK2 Engine removal and replacement procedure. Jeep Grand Cherokee How to Remove the Engine Part 1 Jeep Grand Cherokee How to Remove the Engine Part 2 The most common cause for the need to replace this is caused by a very common fault with the crank shaft and con rod bearings failure. We have covered this fault along with an extensive amount of research into what's causing it. You can read up on this by clicking the link below. What is c

Part two of the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 Diesel engine removal procedure. Jeep Grand Cherokee How remove the Engine Part 1 Jeep Grand Cherokee How to Remove the Engine Part 3 The most common cause for the need to replace this is caused by a very common fault with the crank shaft and con rod bearings failure. We have covered this fault along with an extensive amount of research into what's causing it. You can read up on this by clicking the link below. What is causing the Jeep

After a lot of research and investigation I believe that we may actually have the answer to the cause for so many 3.0 Diesel engines failing in the Grand Cherokee. This information was gained with collaboration with many mechanics and workshops across the world including an Eco Diesel performance shop in the USA and a survey carried out which included up to fifty individual cases where bottom end bearing failure has occurred. Participants in this survey were from Australia, U

It has been along time coming but we finally have the video series on the WK2 engine removal for the diesel underway. This little video is only part one but shows you the step by step guide on what needs to be done to remove and replace the engine in a Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 Diesel. For more great Jeep help visit our Facebook page by clicking here. Jeep Grand Cherokee How to Remove Engine Part 2 Jeep Grand Cherokee How to Remove Engine Part 3

Source: Directly Taken from whichcar.com.au A legal firm is preparing a class action case against Jaguar Land Rover on the basis it claims several of the carmaker's vehicles are fitted with faulty diesel particulate filters (DPFs). Tens of thousands of Land Rover, Range Rover and Jaguar diesel car owners could receive compensation if the legal action was successful. Jaguar and Land Rover supplies several popular diesel vehicle models in Australia, including the Land Rover Dis

Our top Pick of the best Vehicles on the market right now. Those who review new or even used cars are not the guys that are seeing these cars day in day out for years. They are not seeing the mechanical failures that come with them and are advising consumers to buy cars that frankly are trash. No one ever should be shelling out coin for a four cylinder Ford Falcon or a BMW known for spewing oil and coolant at the first sign of any hard work. Here is a list of actual decent ca

Since publishing our Youtube How to video (see below) on replacing the turbo coolant hose we have taken hundreds of calls and emails globally asking for assistance or thanking us for this content. One of the most common questions is "how much would it cost to get GDL to carry out this repair?" There has been some confusion surrounding this as it seems even our own staff may have made an error in recent weeks when quoting this repair. At the time of publishing the cost to carr

Our title is marginally misleading but changes nothing. This blog post surrounds how faeces particles that find themselves floating around inside your vehicle and what the manufacturers have done to combat the small poo follicles that you and your family are breathing in. In years past the air that comes through your air conditioning and heating system was taken through the dash after it flowed across your bonnet. Following a beat up Toyota Hi-Ace packed full of scrap metal a

A huge number of new clients who come to us, tell me that their ex partner has been looking after her car for the past few years. The assumption she had made in the past, is that he was an able and competent man and the result is that her car is now in good condition. (She may have changed her opinion in recent months but we choose not to comment on that). Upon hearing those words we know that the car we are about to pick up will be complete rubbish aside from one thing. The

Inevitably at some point in your life you have owned a car that was out-valued by a used razor blade. Often whilst we were studying, living on campus and making questionable liquid consumption decisions we drove a car that would only comply with safety standards of Mumbai. Dreams of completing your degree and climbing the upper echelons of society were motivators to distract us from our choice to sneak out of a dorm room that smelt of corn chips and spend the night with someo

Which window is the cheapest one to replace? There may come a time in your life where you will need to break a cars window. Someone trapped inside, a pet, a child or maybe someone having a medical emergency. Common thinking is that the smallest piece of glass on car is the cheapest one to replace. this is not the case. In almost all cases the small quarter window glass (see image below) is the most expensive one to replace. Which car window is cheapest to replace In most case

Firstly We have launched a new page to archive all our Jeep Content. Please join the community. CLICK HERE There are several components in the front end suspension of a WK2 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Almost all of them are known to fail and can give you a clunking or knocking noise over bumps. The following items are all known to give trouble and may be a contributor to these noises. Sway bar link pins Steering rack Front wheel bearings Front lower control arms Front upper control

The long and the short of the vehicle air conditioning is this system is a sealed system. This means that if there is a need for your car to have the air conditioning gas refilled or "degassed" there is a leak in the system somewhere. Traditionally around the warmer months of the year we see a spike in people needing the air-conditioning systems in their vehicles regaled with the belief that this is a depleting gas that routinely needs to be topped up. This is not the case. T

Brand Loyalty does not equal an opinion with any credibility. Almost every Hillbilly will tell you that their preferred beer is the best, all ladies claim that they have the best hairdresser and even Ryan Reynolds acknowledges that "we are all really good guys" even when referencing sociopaths and other delinquents. So when it comes to decent second hand cars, who knows the answers? Who's advise do you trust? In short it's really only you that you need to listen to. Answerin

It is universally accepted that when buying a new vehicle the salesman will tell you whatever you want to hear in order to land the sale. It’s not new news, it’s an age old tactic used for centuries by sellers of anything. Even Pablo Escabar managed to talk his way into politics by telling the people of Colombia what they wanted to hear. The new car salesman has many things up his sleeve these days, some are the truth, some are white lies and others are outright lies however