check the head to be straigth, replace valve inner rubbers (these two will be done by a shop), replace intake manifold, exhaust manifold, head cover and head gaskets. Also, replace timing belt and tensioner, camshaft and crankshaft seals. Rotor, rotor cap and spark wires along with the sprk plugs also a BIG plus. after this you shouldn't have to in there again in a big while. Had one myslef a while a go (89 GLI, 2000, 16V, DOCH) great machine. I have factory service manuals and a bunch of information. Let me know what you need and I'll try to help.

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Mike