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Indeed, this is true. But it is all within the realm. After 16 British armor vehicles, I learned the manuals are quite good and with a few good contacts on line, most everything can be tackled. Just be aware of- look up previous postings- the nightmare of the Saracen/Saladin/Stalwart mechanicals. Buyer beware on those.
Just looking at your vehicle list, you say your FV432 is a "Buldog" are you aware that the Buldog is a late variant with Cummins power and a totaly new steering unit ? Standard 430 series 2 variants all having RR K60 / Allison packs. As far as I am aware only one "Buldog" has ever been released from the British Army as yet in running order, one other did come out but it was very badly damaged on the hull (ex Iraq IED).
Yes, the FV432 was originally and officially called the "Trojan". But who wants armor named for a condom, hence 432 became standard. I was asked many times why the "432" is the only Brit armor that uses a number...and that's the reason.
Well, the premise for this thread was quite intriguing. I hoped to see more hands raised, but obviously finding an ex REME mechanic here in USA is going to be a challenge. I asked a guy in UK what I will do if my Saracen that he's restoring breaks down in the future. He said, "no problem, ring me, I'll get on a plane and fix it". He wasn't even joking!
