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• Jetta mk1 guide pin sourcing by Darkness_is_spreading on 29 Aug, 2011 16:15
• Hey everyone it's been a while since I have been back on the form so I am saying hello to all.
  
  I have run into some issues in regards to my build.  83 Jetta.
  
  I need to source some guide pins, I have to vw # and have been using ETKA to get some info on the pieces..
  
  Part 8#171 615 219
  Part 9#171 615 219A
  
  The original guide pins have gone missing , and I cannot source the above parts from VW as they are no longer available. 
  I have some local shops here and will be trying to get something but it is not looking good.
  
• #1 by R.O.R-2.0 on 29 Aug, 2011 16:47
• locating pins for what?
• #2 by 745 turbogreasel on 29 Aug, 2011 20:42
• The ones you make with an old head bolt and an angle grinder/file???
• #3 by Darkness_is_spreading on 30 Aug, 2011 03:24
• Sorry I should have explained my self in the original email.
  I am looking for front caliper brake guide pins, they have a allen key end with a full body pin and the other end has threaded piece.
  
  I am unsure of the head bolt trick?
  Can old head bolts be used as a guide pin for the caliper brakes?
• #4 by burn_your_money on 30 Aug, 2011 05:08
• You might be able to "upgrade" to the newer style of guide pins that are 2 piece
• #5 by CRSMP5 on 30 Aug, 2011 07:40
• yea he can use the mk2 style barrel and bolt set up.. 85-92 golf/jetta 8v..
• #6 by Darkness_is_spreading on 31 Aug, 2011 03:33
• I was considering this..... Until I had a local bug shop help me find the original parts...  
  
  Also their is an aftermarket option available:
  
  Wagner Disc Brake Caliper Guide Pin Boot Kit H5015
  
  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Wagner-Disc-Brake-Caliper-Guide-Pin-Boot-Kit-H5015-/390343097831?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5ae242fde7
  
• #7 by BigVWman on 31 Aug, 2011 07:01
• he should rename his add "guide pin kit" as calling it guide pin boot kit to me implies the nylon and rubber boots! good find though for future reference!
• #8 by R.O.R-2.0 on 31 Aug, 2011 12:31
• Quote from: CRSMP5 on 30 Aug, 2011 07:40

  yea he can use the mk2 style barrel and bolt set up.. 85-92 golf/jetta 8v..
  

  
  85 never got that style, or if they did, it was only some of them.. ive owned 3 different 85 VWs, and EVERY ONE OF THEM had the old style caliper bolts, 1 piece..
  
  but! 86 does have the new style barrel and bolt type of caliper bolts..
  
  anyways, yes, the bolt from the 85 and older, and the bolt from the 86-up will work in either place..
  
  i think the 2 piece style is just cheaper to build is all..
• #9 by 745 turbogreasel on 01 Sep, 2011 13:20
• Quote from: Darkness_is_spreading on 30 Aug, 2011 03:24

  Sorry I should have explained my self in the original email.
  I am looking for front caliper brake guide pins, they have a allen key end with a full body pin and the other end has threaded piece.
  
  I am unsure of the head bolt trick?
  Can old head bolts be used as a guide pin for the caliper brakes?
  

  No, more for keeping things straight while you drop the head on.