Hello Andy,
I have travelled Africa up and down a couple of times (same in South America where I am now) with a PZJ. It is not as powerful ofcourse as a 4.2. In fact a lot less, but nevertheless it is a great vehicle. 400.ooo kms and no problems. Oil consumption is still 0 : 5000 km. Fuelconsumption is about the same as the 4.2
The PZJ has only been produced for 2 years but it is almost identical to the HZJ with 1 cyl cut off. Most parts can be used. Most spareparts can be found in RSA (where the HZJ can be found as well. Filters(e.g; FRAM) a lot cheaper than in EU). I only have seen PZJ´s in Zimbabwe (few). THE difference with the HZJ is the clutch, which is the weak spot of the PZJ in fact. Have heard a few people with clutch problems on their PZJ but I have never had any problem so far. It is possible to adapt a HZJ clutch for a PZJ but apparently a bit of work involved (In Zim they would do the job for about 600US all in)
HAve a good trip
Marcel
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