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Started up my 1983 1.9 WB Westfalia (97k miles) the other day to be greeted with a very loud tapping sound. I have read previously about the hydraulic lifters bleeding down leading to this problem. However i was surprised to think this may be my problem as I have had the van a year and it is used re...

The previous owner was indeed a former bay owner! Interesting............. Thanks for all the comments so far. Looks very much like i've been wasting my money then. Never mind, it's not the first time that has happened!! My next question then is will i have done the engine any damage? and would it b...

I have a 1983 westfalia 1.9 petrol wbx When I bought the van in June of this year the previous owner told me to add lead supplement to every tank of fuel. This I have done ever since with no problems other than the extra expense on top of the fuel costs. However, I have recently been told that VW ma...

It did stop raining and i did manage to cure it using the hairdryer trick. Now crystal clear and as good as new.

Andy, It is worth doing and is easy enougth as long as you follow the advise posted by others on here. I changed mine about 2 weeks ago with the gearbox having covered 93000 miles and found a marked improvement. Not to mentioned the stuff that came out was just like black water, no viscosity to spea...

Yep, If it ever stops raining, i'am going to try the hairdrier trick.

Watch this space for the outcome!!

Have a westy joker with plastic double glazed windows. The side window above the fridge/ stove unit has misted up on the inside. Anyone have any tips regarding getting rid of this. Was thinking of removing the two tiny sealing bungs and blowing warm air in via a hairdrier? Will this make things wors...