My spares box has a set of water hoses & a thermostat (including heater hoses) If you renew these before you leave, you might consider leaving the hoses (the top hose is awkward to pack), but do take a spare thermostat.
Also have all suspension bushes renewed before departure, and take one of each of the old ones (if they're OK) as a spare.
Also renew the serpentine belt tensioner and aircon guide pulley bearings (6203). And take spares. They do not last long in the dusty conditions.
An alternator and water pump.
Serpentine belt
Wheel bearings
Light bulbs, fuses, electrical wire and electrical connectors
Tie-straps
Duct tape
Fuel & air filters
Engine, Diff & Power steering oil (The ATF for the PS can be used in the gearbox in an emergency)
A fuel lift pump. These are not very reliable, and if they fail the resultant power loss can make driving in thick sand difficult
Hose clamps (various sizes)
Locktite (To fasten those nuts/bolts that will work loose on the corrugations)
If heavily loaded, a spare shock absorber
Assortment of nuts, bolts, washers & circlips.
A Haynes manual
Make sure that you have the tools to fit all the above. Some of the tools that you will find in the villages are very rude, and can sometimes do more damage than good
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