Hey, the guys at BES that did my engine work did a great job! they are based in Buntingford, Herts, they are an engine shop but not a VW specialist. I had my '90 8v short block over bored +1mm, the crank, flywheel and con-rods where balanced, they surplied new pistons and reconditioned the block .Runs very smooth now, charged £640 (btw I took the engine to them, so this is for the re-con work only not fitting). They also re-con'ed my head but that will be different for the 16v, also mine needed some touch up welding

The main man is Richard, 01763 273722. Unit 23, Park Farm industrial estate, Buntingford, Herts, SG9 9AZ.