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[kimbo]

So I am just starting the process of installing the underdash and pedal unit. The kit comes with 2 grommets implying that it's designed to have separate holes for the reservoir hose and pressure hose. It seems like both would fit through the original factory hole in the firewall but I am interested in what others have done. Trying to avoid another hole if possible.  20240517_112355.jpg   61.84K   6 downloads  20240517_112433.jpg   91.39K   5 downloads

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[kimbo]

Half the reason I have posted this here is Mal Automotive have a message saying their office is unattended (on a Friday morning). I would say that my overall customer service experience with MWA has been very ordinary. It's extremely difficult to actually talk to anyone there.

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[claysummers]

I had a decent chat with someone reasonably knowledgeable when I phoned six months ago, and his advice turned out to be good. I suggest you persevere on the phone.


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[RallyRed]

My mail on MW is thaat they are very good at what they do & know.
You ask the question...and listen quietly to the answer. Seek any clarification after that.
Apparently there's a fine line.
All relies on someone answering the phone of course

[Rockoz]

I reckon the idea for the 2 holes would be to stop chafing of the lines.

The pressure line will definitely move a bit when you push the pedal in.

 

Cheers

 

Rob

[SmacT]

Here's what i did Kimbo. I drilled out the threaded post for the old rat trap with a holesaw and put the reservoir hose through it (top circle)

The clutch line I ran through a grommet in the steering column firewall plate. As above, i would keep them seperate so they don't rub. 

 

I found Mal great, you just need to persevere on the phone. i did have trouble reaching tham at times, but when I did get hold of them by email or phone, the info was great and I wasn't rushed off the phone. Above is how he suggested doing it, so far so good after 400kms or so with a TKX. The only hard bit was bleeding the line, there's not much room to get the line pointing up to get all bubbles out. I got it done with a heap of swearing.

 

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[neglectedtorana]

Mine is pretty similar to Sam's above.

Holes in about the same places and reservoir mounted to the master cylinder.

 

I have spoken to Mal on the phone a few times, he usually doesn't answer the phone but someone else does and I get to talk to him.

I have also spoke to Paul and he is very knowledgeable and helpful.

 

Keep trying and you will get the answers you need.

I would suggest a bleeder extension on the gearbox to make things easier.

Also, nice engine bay Sam.

Like your isolated battery post.

[SmacT]

Thanks Tom - and yes, one of the many little fixes I have on the whiteboard in between driving it, is a permanent bleeder extension up in the engine bay. 

 

Time again, i would also have had that bulkhead terminal in the same hole as the original fan switch wiring rather than drilling a new one, as I don't need that now (have an underdash set up), but like the look of the old school fan/heater box.