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Title: Jetta mk1 guide pin sourcing
Post by: Darkness_is_spreading 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.
Title: Re: Jetta mk1 guide pin sourcing
Post by: R.O.R-2.0 on August 29, 2011, 04:47:00 pm
locating pins for what?
Title: Re: Jetta mk1 guide pin sourcing
Post by: 745 turbogreasel on August 29, 2011, 08:42:32 pm
The ones you make with an old head bolt and an angle grinder/file???
Title: Re: Jetta mk1 guide pin sourcing
Post by: 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?
Title: Re: Jetta mk1 guide pin sourcing
Post by: burn_your_money 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
Title: Re: Jetta mk1 guide pin sourcing
Post by: 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..
Title: Re: Jetta mk1 guide pin sourcing
Post by: Darkness_is_spreading 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 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Wagner-Disc-Brake-Caliper-Guide-Pin-Boot-Kit-H5015-/390343097831?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5ae242fde7)
Title: Re: Jetta mk1 guide pin sourcing
Post by: BigVWman 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!
Title: Re: Jetta mk1 guide pin sourcing
Post by: R.O.R-2.0 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..
Title: Re: Jetta mk1 guide pin sourcing
Post by: 745 turbogreasel 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.