10,000 miles London - Mongolia

[MongolMike]

I've just posted the same post in the general chat section but realised this is probably a better place to introduce myself...

Somehow I've been talked into driving from London to Mongolia next July for charity in a 19 YEAR OLD FIAT 126!!!
For those who don't know, the event is called the Mongol Rally and has been running for 4 or 5 years now. This trip was first attempted in a Fiat 126; albeit unsuccessfully! When my friend and I were unwittingly roped into this epic voyage we thought there would be a nice symetry if we were to actually complete the rally in a 126.

Just by chance a friend of ours was trying to sell his wife's 126 at the same time but was finding it (understandibly) difficult to prise her away from it. For the princely sum of £350 we are now the proud owners of 'Dilly' (as we found out she is called) and are hastily making plans for our trip next July.

I am not embarassed to say that despite our brief courtship I have fallen head over heels for my metallic madonna!!! Her body - so modest and yet so sweetly satisfying... 1 previous loving owner!!!

I suppose I'm looking for any advice that you can offer in respect of repairs, likely faults, modifications and any other pearls of wisdom you care to share.

Having read a couple of threads on this site I am starting to question the wisdom of our decision to attempt this trip... Can anyone restore my faith?

Look forward to hearing your reply!

[MADMALUCH]

Go for it....  As somebody who has driven a 25 year old Landrover from the UK to Moscow , via Belarus , and all the Baltic states i would say get on with it.....

Yes , you may break down , get lost , or suffer any other kind of problem , but what the hell , it will be an adventure...if i had the time and the money i would give it a go.....

Incidentally....during my trip to Moscow i fell in love with Poland as i passed through , and now live here....So...if you pass this way on your trip , call in , make repairs , have a beer , and camp for free......The rally will be a laugh....go for it....!

[MongolMike]

You might regret that offer when you see our knackered 126 trundling towards you! At the moment we do plan to pass through Poland, albeit briefly, on our journey! I'll keep you posted on our plans. Cheers

[richk]

I have a spare Haynes manual if you'd like it!!!
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[MongolMike]

That would be brilliant Rich, howe much do you want  for it?

[MADMALUCH]

You might regret that offer when you see our knackered 126 trundling towards you! At the moment we do plan to pass through Poland, albeit briefly, on our journey! I'll keep you posted on our plans. Cheers

Nah...you will be welcome mate...have a rest , fix the car , and chill out with a barbie and some beers....

[Chris Lakin]

Sounds cool mike, im jealous!
 
would you be able to keep a day by ay diary? and post it on here when you get back?

would be good to hear about all the little fixes and solutions to problems.

Regards

Chris