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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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Question Best place to drill through fire wall ??

I am trying to install my mechanical boost guage where would be the best spot to get through the fire wall??
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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if at all possible I would try going through an exsisting grommet in the firewall. If not. Make sure you find a place that is easily accessible from both the inside and out. Near where the steering column goes through the firewall maybe?

Make SURE you use a grommet,silicone, or whatever to seal up that hole!
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 04:31 PM
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any suggestions as to which existing gromet I might try???
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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Should be aload of wiring and a grommet that is right under the dash near the brake pedal already.
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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the grommet that has the tach wire and ECU harness running through it, on driver side. piece of cake. just take a screw driver and pry an openning, then stick a wire through
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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don't drill!

with a little effort you should be able to squeeze the hose through an existing grommet. You're using a very thin plastic hose, right?
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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Underneath the hood, right by the clutch MC and the hood hinge. Huge grommet. Just slice a hole in the side with a knife and run whatever you need.
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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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This truck is automatic and I dont see any where that there is wires going through the fire wall except on the far passenger side ??
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