After a 10 hour gauge/bezel install (including some trick soldering and trying to make it really neat, be quiet...), using these instructions, i have decided to post a tip for those frustrated with finding the F#$(ing speedometer cable to run through the firewall.

i dont know where it is. that doesnt matter. use a screwdriver to poke a hole through the boot of the steering column, and thread the vacuum hose through there taped to a coat hanger. Pull up from engine bay and it is conveniently next to the tap you make. thanks to Amos for this tip after 1.5 hours of searching




(image from RRE)

exactly what i did, works like a charm

Originally posted by Speede
After a 10 hour gauge/bezel install i have decided to post a tip for those frustrated with finding the F#$(ing speedometer cable to run through the firewall.

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Um..... you _have_no_ speedo cable in a 2G. They're electronic.

i did the same thing with mine, coat hanger through the dust boot.
yessssss

JUST MAKE SURE
That you poke the hole towards the outside of the boot. If it's too far towards the center, the steering axle can catch on it, breaking the hose, and worst-case scenario binding up your steering wheel.

-Jesse <- two holes in the steering axle boot...

Originally posted by Speede
After a 10 hour gauge/bezel install

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You spent 10 hours doing that?!?!?!! I had my motor and trans out and apart in that time .. oh well thanks for the post I'm sure it'll help save other members a lot of time.

i was outside, in pitch black night w/ a flashlight for 4 of em, but yea..pretty sad