No I wasn't. The jist of my comment was that surprisingly it wasn't difficult to get them all started at all. I have seen diesels taking much longer to start in Islamabad.
Wasn't present by their side when everyone was starting. Nomi 's LJ70 and BJ60 took a bit longer cranks from what I remember. But anyway, wasn't having dig at anyone at all! 
Infact was thinking spending that much dosh on the coolant was probably unnecessary for this trip. Hopefully it will come to use in future!