An amazing trip report through the Congo

[amzimmy]

Thanks Andrew,

Sure thing! However for the new G I will need less Spares and most probably a laptop with the diagnostic program and an Auto-electrician Certificate?!?!?

Spares


A= Tool box
B= Spanners & general
C= Sockets and special tools
D= Air filter
E= Oil filter
F & f1= Diesel filter
G= Injector piping
H= Injector hose
I= Fuel hose
J= Water hoses
K= Modified Phanard rod
L= Ties
M= Fan/Alt/Water pump belts
N= Glow plugs
O= Electrical pump
P= Brake hoses
Q= Brake pads
R= Selection of gaskets
S= Water pump
T= Injectors
U= Glow plug management
V= Pipe clamps & ties
W= Bulbs
X= Front & rear wheel bearings
Y= Rear bearing collar (460)
Z= Selection of oil seals
AA= Thermostat
AB= Joint puller
AC= Front bearing socket
AD= Diesel primer unit
AE= Alternator brushes


amzimmy

[amzimmy]

Michel I am of course also on that trip don't forget.

For sure, you're on my list already! ....btw, with your new red"G"?

[dieterschlehmeyer]

How many of those spares were used.

[amzimmy]

I could not tell you precisely, however often someone in the group had problems and the spare was ready, one incident, someone rear wheel bearing did fail and we could replace the bearing with the collar at a service station

amzimmy

[amzimmy]

Off the list what I can remember:
A= Tool box
B= Spanners & general
C= Sockets and special tools
D= Air filter yes
E= Oil filter yes
F & f1= Diesel filter yes
G= Injector piping yes
H= Injector hose
I= Fuel hose
J= Water hoses
K= Modified Phanard rod yes
L= Ties
M= Fan/Alt/Water pump belts yes
N= Glow plugs yes
O= Electrical pump
P= Brake hoses yes
Q= Brake pads
R= Selection of gaskets
S= Water pump yes
T= Injectors
U= Glow plug management yes
V= Pipe clamps & ties
W= Bulbs
X= Front & rear wheel bearings yes
Y= Rear bearing collar (460) yes
Z= Selection of oil seals
AA= Thermostat
AB= Joint puller yes
AC= Front bearing socket yes
AD= Diesel primer unit yes
AE= Alternator brushes

[dieterschlehmeyer]

Thanks for sharing the info regarding the spares you did use.
My plan is to explore the northern parts of Mozambique. All the tracks and roads that are not being used by Tourists. I will base myself in Pemba and operate from there. The vehicle is my Unimog 416 with a Unimog trailer.

I just completed reading the Congo trip report. This is absolutely great stuff.
Just another point. I take my hat off for Josephine sticking with her partner through all the bogging down and bribing. I think I will be without my wife within half of the first day.

[Henry Dippenaar]

Ditto!