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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Iskwezm
most forum mods get all pissy, so will PM you the info.
As soon as I've been around long enough to PM I will get back to you.
Old May 8, 2013 | 04:33 PM
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Well the hydro parts came in from rosehill and they look nice.
Just not sure exactly where the master cylinder goes...I thought it was supposed to be where z bar push rod would come thru. But since I'm converting from an auto, how would I know where that is?
Old May 8, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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there is probably a place that is dimpled that you could knock out
Old May 8, 2013 | 05:02 PM
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I couldn't tell from the engine bay...maybe from the inside?
Anybody here ever punch one out?
Old May 11, 2013 | 02:55 AM
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I was hoping it would be easy with my dremel and some cutting wheels. I have one of those flex cords for the dremel too so if it's tight I could still probably make it happen. Not sure though...
Old May 13, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by guitarman376
I was hoping it would be easy with my dremel and some cutting wheels. I have one of those flex cords for the dremel too so if it's tight I could still probably make it happen. Not sure though...
I had to cut mine out. Some will have the above mentioned dimple, which mine had. Others have a somewhat precut plate that just gets knocked out with something like a large socket and a hammer.

From the engine compartment it is below and to the right of where the brake master goes through the firewall. I believe I used an 1-1/2" hole saw with a drill bit center. Not sure the technical name of the hole maker. The shock tower made it difficult to cut cleanly because I could not drill straight on. My hole ended of being ovaled a little, but the z-bar grommet covered it and stayed well. Don't believe I took any pictures but here's a trick.

Find a site selling reproduction sheetmetal for the firewall and make note of where the holes are. Match up holes you see in your firewall for the area between the wire harness hole and the brake master cylinder hole. Then look down 6 to 8 inches. You should see the dent (dimple) that you can use as the center point for a hole saw like I used.
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 01:35 PM
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So my MC mounting and clutch pedal actuation seems to be coming along. Not sure about the best place to mount the remote reserviour though.
Any suggestions and pix?
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