« previous next »
Pages: [1]

Author Topic: Jetta mk1 guide pin sourcing  (Read 4397 times)

August 29, 2011, 04:15:13 pm

Darkness_is_spreading

  • Veteran
  • Offline
  • ***
  • 288
Jetta mk1 guide pin sourcing
« on: August 29, 2011, 04:15:13 pm »
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.
Logged
83 Jetta 1.9 T (Project Darkness)
88 Jetta 1.6 NA (Dead/Crushed)
92 Jetta 1.6 T (Sleepin)
96 Golf 1.9 T (Parts Car + Mexican Rust Bucket)
Reply #1August 29, 2011, 04:47:00 pm

R.O.R-2.0

  • Veteran
  • Offline
  • ***
  • 7335
  • Personal Text
    Pacific Northwest - Oregon - USA
Re: Jetta mk1 guide pin sourcing
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2011, 04:47:00 pm »
locating pins for what?
Logged
92 Jetta GLI - Black, 1.6D w/ GT2056V turbo..
86 GTI - 4 Door, Med Twilight Gray, Tow Machine..
86 Audi Coupe GT - Tornado Red, All Stock.. WRECKED.
89 Toyota 4Runner - Dark Grey Metallic, LIFTED!

Turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster.
Reply #2August 29, 2011, 08:42:32 pm

745 turbogreasel

  • Guest
Re: Jetta mk1 guide pin sourcing
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2011, 08:42:32 pm »
The ones you make with an old head bolt and an angle grinder/file???
Logged
Reply #3August 30, 2011, 03:24:14 am

Darkness_is_spreading

  • Veteran
  • Offline
  • ***
  • 288
Re: Jetta mk1 guide pin sourcing
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2011, 03:24:14 am »
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?
Logged
83 Jetta 1.9 T (Project Darkness)
88 Jetta 1.6 NA (Dead/Crushed)
92 Jetta 1.6 T (Sleepin)
96 Golf 1.9 T (Parts Car + Mexican Rust Bucket)
Reply #4August 30, 2011, 05:08:44 am

burn_your_money

  • Global Moderator
  • Veteran
  • Offline
  • ***
  • 8999
  • Personal Text
    Bright, On
Re: Jetta mk1 guide pin sourcing
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2011, 05:08:44 am »
You might be able to "upgrade" to the newer style of guide pins that are 2 piece
Logged
Tyler
Reply #5August 30, 2011, 07:40:48 am

CRSMP5

  • Guest
Re: Jetta mk1 guide pin sourcing
« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2011, 07:40:48 am »
yea he can use the mk2 style barrel and bolt set up.. 85-92 golf/jetta 8v..
Logged
Reply #6August 31, 2011, 03:33:37 am

Darkness_is_spreading

  • Veteran
  • Offline
  • ***
  • 288
Re: Jetta mk1 guide pin sourcing
« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2011, 03:33:37 am »
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
Logged
83 Jetta 1.9 T (Project Darkness)
88 Jetta 1.6 NA (Dead/Crushed)
92 Jetta 1.6 T (Sleepin)
96 Golf 1.9 T (Parts Car + Mexican Rust Bucket)
Reply #7August 31, 2011, 07:01:23 am

BigVWman

  • Veteran
  • Offline
  • ***
  • 332
Re: Jetta mk1 guide pin sourcing
« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2011, 07:01:23 am »
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!
Logged
Tim
83 rabbit shell 92 cabby tdi conversion, 91 cabby aba conversion, 87 cabby,  87 gti,  01nb tdi new project,00 1.8t nb, 98 ranger,92 f150 flareside(its pink) 97 cabrio and a 00 cabrio!
Reply #8August 31, 2011, 12:31:45 pm

R.O.R-2.0

  • Veteran
  • Offline
  • ***
  • 7335
  • Personal Text
    Pacific Northwest - Oregon - USA
Re: Jetta mk1 guide pin sourcing
« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2011, 12:31:45 pm »
Quote from: CRSMP5 on August 30, 2011, 07:40:48 am
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..
Logged
92 Jetta GLI - Black, 1.6D w/ GT2056V turbo..
86 GTI - 4 Door, Med Twilight Gray, Tow Machine..
86 Audi Coupe GT - Tornado Red, All Stock.. WRECKED.
89 Toyota 4Runner - Dark Grey Metallic, LIFTED!

Turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster.
Reply #9September 01, 2011, 01:20:14 pm

745 turbogreasel

  • Guest
Re: Jetta mk1 guide pin sourcing
« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2011, 01:20:14 pm »
Quote from: Darkness_is_spreading on August 30, 2011, 03:24:14 am
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.
Logged
Pages: [1]
« previous next »