Links to 3D printed part files for Mk1 Golfs

Thumbnail image by Jakub Zerdzicki.

A (mostly) organised list of links to 3D print files for useful Mk1 parts (i.e. no toys, models, keyrings, etc).
Links are to a variety of 3D print file websites. Some files are free, some are not.

Please note, I cannot vouch for the quality or completeness of any of the prints or files. You might also get different results depending on the types of printer and filament you use. Most of the file pages have suggestions on what settings and material get the best results.

I want to give a special shout out to Thingiverse user ldboehm who has created a lot of these 3D print files. Checkout his profile page - he has a lot more files, including many parts for Sciroccos. 

Switches and knobs

PartDescription
Glove box latch handle Just the handle part, not the latch mechanism
Smooth flat switch blank Flat switch blank
Textured switch blank Textured flat switch blank
USB switch blank Flat switch blank with cut out for USB plug
Climate control slider guide Internal guide for climate control lever
Climate control slider Sliders knobs for AC/heater control. Part 171-820-129
Dashboard headlight switch surround Surround for switches either side of the instrument binacle
Wing mirror adjustment knob Side/wing mirror adjustment knob located on door interior
Radio blank panel Single DIN
Analog clock adjustment knob VDO clock adjustment knob
Air vent lever knob Earlier style, before wheel style
Dashboard warning light blank Blank for warning lights on side of dash
Door lock knob Interior door lock knob

Interior

PartDescription
Dashboard vent frame AC/Heater vent surround and clip, not including vanes or controls
Windscreen demister vents Located on top of dashboard
Various HVAC control replacement components For HVAC control internal repairs
Glove box hinge Does not include hinge pin
Beveled switch blank Switch blank with beveled front
Radio trim surround Double DIN surround for single DIN head unit
Sun visor clip Clip point for sun visor
Cup holder for GTI style console Custom. Not based on an original part. For GTi style centre console
Manual gear stick collar support Helps keep leather gear stick collar in place
Seatbelt anchor point cover Covers bolt where seatbelt attaches to B pillar
Seat rail glide set Set of guides for adjustable front seats
Odometer gear Red gear that is located behind instrument cluster
Accelerator pedal bushing Replaced rubber bushing where accelerator pedals connects to throttle wire
Under-dash cover clip Holds covers underneath the dashboard in place
Door card clips Set of various replacement clips for door cards
Cabriolet rear speaker covers Grills for rear speakers
Outer seat rail covers Covers ends of outer seat rails
Window winder spacer For between window winder handle and door card
Interior taillight cover Covers taillight bulbs and wiring inside of car
3 pin additional gauge wiring connector To connect additional VDO gauge. Part: 321971970
Sport style steering wheel column cowl For early sport-style steering wheels. Part: 171-419-791/B
Handbrake grip and button Button part is designed to accept a 10mm long M5 x 0.8 threaded insert
Door card armrest screw grommets For Cabriolets and later models
Seat release lever bezel Located around lever that folds front seats. For Cabriolets and later models

Engine & engine bay

PartDescription
ProVent 200 catch can bracket For Mann & Hummel Provent 200 oil separator catch can for diesel Mk1s
3 way idle control connector 3 way connector for injected engines. 067 133 382 K
Coolant overflow hose clip For 13mm coolant overflow hose
Bulkhead/Rain tray drain Located under bonnet, near scuttle panel.
Hood/Bonnet latch bushing Located with spring where bonnet latches to car
Lower gear shift boot cover Located under car where gear shift linkages are.
Various gear shift linkages Set with various sizes
Gearbox inspection cap Covers inspection hole at top of gearbox
Accelerator cable grommet Located in firewall for accelerator pedal cable

Steering and suspension

PartDescription
Lower steering column bearing sleeve Part of steering column.
Steering column bearing stopper Located in interior of car
Lower steering column bearing keeper half Similar to above. Print 2
Strut cover Protective cover for top of strut on strut tower, in engine bay

Exterior and trim

PartDescription
Left side door handle lever Just the lever part of the handle mechanism
Door handle trim Decorative trim strip that goes over door handle
Door handle gaskets Gaskets that sit between door handle and body
Headlight adjustmen spacer clip Spacer for headlight adjustment screws
Wing mirror gasket Gasket that sits between wing/side mirror and body
Side covers for smal metal bumper For small metal bumpers
Front mud flaps Mud flaps that fit behind front wheels
Badge/Emblem clips General VW badge clips
Cabriolet roof side grommets Located where roof hinges, near rear windows
Wiper spoilers Spoilers to prevent wipers lifting when at speed
Headlight screw caps Hides screws that appear on the grill around the headlights
Exterior trim clip Holds plastic trim on side of car
Exterior door handle latch Part of external door handle that triggers latching mechanism
Headlight bezel Including far left/right pieces of grill
Spot light blanking insert For GTi style grills, covers hole when high-beam spotlight is removed
Spot light cap For GTi style grills, cover for spotlights
Windscreen wiper bolt cover Covers large bolt where wiper attaches
Antenna hole cover Seals hole if antenna has been removed
Lower air intake grill Located behind front bumper
Bumper side bracket For early bumper types. Part: 171807269C
Front bumper-mounted indicator lens For early bumper types
Number plate light LED conversion Replaces original, designed to take 4 LEDs

 

171-820-129
 

 



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