agree with all the above.
If you are the least bit handy, replacing the head is not a difficult job. If not, its not a long job for a competent mechanic.
Definitely have the head checked for flat and skimmed if required. While its off, you'd be mad not to have the engineers reseat the valves (probably just need lapping) and adjust valve clearances.
As you are in that far, it is economic madness not to replace the cambelt, idler, water pump and thermostat.
It all sounds a lot, but it doesn't add significantly to the labour bill and means you can rest assured for another 27 years.
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