> I bought a cheap (200 quid) 1991 Golf 4+E a couple of weeks ago, so
> wasn't that surprised when it stopped working. The previous owner told
> us it was due for a service but I ended up driving it more than I should
> have before looking at it, and I think I killed it.
What engine is this? Look on the head below and between the 3rd and 4th spark plugs. There's a flat area with a serial number on it. What's the first two characters of the serial number? This will identify the engine family.
Diesel or gas? Carburetor or fuel injection?