Installing mech water temp gauge

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ch47600

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I've searched everywhere and can't find an answer. I'm installing an Auto Meter mechanical water temperature gauge and the instructions say to drill a hole in the firewall. Where have you guys drilled your hole? I just want to make sure that I don't hit anything vital. Any tips in ensuring that I don't screw this up?

 

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TheUser

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I didn't drill a hole...I cut a slit in my steering shaft boot just big enough and poked it through that.

 

sgarlic

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Anywhere is good as long as it doesn't interfere with any moving parts around it, you don't drill through wiring harnesses, and you use a rubber grommet of some sort to protect the wire.. especially if you're talking about a hole for the hose.

Just check both sides before you drill.. easy stuff.

 

RYC CUKR

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Just to the passenger side and slightly below where the accelerator cable comes through the firewall there is a small indention in the firewall about a
1/2" in diameter. I popped a hole there and used a grommet. I also fed my oil line through there for my mechanical oil pressure gauge as well.

 

trents99

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TheUser said:

I didn't drill a hole...I cut a slit in my steering shaft boot just big enough and poked it through that.

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Same here

 

HISSIN50

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If you do go through the firewall itself (drill your own hole), I'd sheath the capillary tube with vacuum hose and/or use a firewall grommet as mentioned (you might need a big hole, so I'm not sure if you'll find a grommet that big) so the cap. tube doesnt chatter.



Good luck.

 

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i also did the same as the user and trents99.it looked the easiest place to me.

 

Jay5oh

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trents99 said:

Same here

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Me too..