Thanks for your reply
I am far from a whizz but the electronics are simple and I can fix most common problems such as replace head gaskets, bearings, ball joints, brakes, suspension, water pump, etc (I will take spares of these). Outside of these things it would be a pretty major problem and in all honesty would probably finish my trip anyway. Things like diffs, sump etc with a bit of thought I should be able to make up some good guards before I go and as long as I am sensible do I really have too much to worry about?
Despite this I fully understand what you are saying about going for the tried and tested, however on another site I have seen a few people doing trips in rare Russian vehicles and some very odd things! I know people often use the Mercedes G wagon for trips which is a very capable vehicle, although I should imagine parts are not very easy to get hold of?
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