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Old 05-19-2005, 07:54 PM   #1
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Default what grommet to put boost gauge line through?

I know most people put it through the one behind the intercooler, but i really don't feel like having to take it off as I hear its a pain to put back on. I have my stereo going through the grommet above the clutch. Do you think its ok to put the line through there if i will be placeing the gauge by the bottom of the a-pillar? Or should i just bite the bullet and take of the damn intercooler...
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Old 05-19-2005, 08:54 PM   #2
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It's not that bad. You do not need to remove the intercooler to get to this plug. Just remove the plug and put a hole in it with a hole punch or sharp x-acto knife. Do not split the grommet as some people do, just put a hole in it. This will make it much easier to re-install.
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Old 05-19-2005, 10:02 PM   #3
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well, what kind of boost gauge are you installing...manual or electric?
i wouldn't share a grommet if you're running a manual gauge, you don't want to open up that grommet too much, could be a pain to seal. but if it's an electric, running the meter wire should be cool with the power cables.
taking off the intercooler is cake anyway. it should take you no more than 5 minutes to remove and install, maybe 10 if you have a strut bar in the way.
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Old 05-19-2005, 10:09 PM   #4
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its a mechanical... guessing i am going to have to take off the intercooler. Everyone always complainings about getting the inlet on...
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Old 05-20-2005, 09:18 AM   #5
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.. guessing i am going to have to take off the intercooler.
Again - no need to remove the intercooler. I installed a mech. boost gauge through that grommet with no problems at all & the intercooler in place. I'm not sure why you want to make the install harder than it really is.
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Old 05-20-2005, 09:59 AM   #6
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I installed mine also without removing the intercooler. I have pics if you want pm me and I'll send them to you later today.
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Old 05-20-2005, 10:39 AM   #7
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Again - no need to remove the intercooler. I installed a mech. boost gauge through that grommet with no problems at all & the intercooler in place. I'm not sure why you want to make the install harder than it really is.
I agree. In fact, I was even able to install my oil pressure gauge (using the galley plug under the intercooler) without removing it. ....this was contrary to most of the advice I read.
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Old 05-20-2005, 04:16 PM   #8
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thing is you guys all have wrx's... the sti intercooler is bigger, its nearly impossible to get to the grommet and put anything into it without having midget hands and long ass fingers...
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Old 05-20-2005, 04:19 PM   #9
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thing is you guys all have wrx's... the sti intercooler is bigger, its nearly impossible to get to the grommet and put anything into it without having midget hands and long ass fingers...
....good point.
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I agree. In fact, I was even able to install my oil pressure gauge (using the galley plug under the intercooler) without removing it. ....this was contrary to most of the advice I read.
How did you manage to get the plug out without removeing the intercooler? special tool? Divine intervention? I was trying to install a boost and oil press gauge over the weekend and all I accomplished was adding more money to the swear jar. I had the intercooler off and still could not get the plug out.
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Old 06-06-2005, 09:39 AM   #11
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Hey, I have a wrx and I was easily able to get to the grommet. I read the instructions about removing the intercooler also but was less than thrilled to do that. There is a grommet on the right of the intercooler that goes to the footwell on the drivers side, right above the acclerator pedal.
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Old 06-06-2005, 11:52 AM   #12
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thing is you guys all have wrx's... the sti intercooler is bigger, its nearly impossible to get to the grommet and put anything into it without having midget hands and long ass fingers...
I have the USDM STi intercooler on my WRX........ and no problems getting to the grommet.
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Old 06-06-2005, 02:24 PM   #13
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When you pull the grommet to cut the hole don't forget to make one in the interior insulation.

I also did mine without removing the intercooler. A little tight, but it can be done. The worst part was putting the thing back in with boost gage line, EGT Wire, Oil Pressure Wire and Oil Temp Wire.
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Old 06-06-2005, 02:48 PM   #14
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How did you manage to get the plug out without removeing the intercooler? special tool? Divine intervention? I was trying to install a boost and oil press gauge over the weekend and all I accomplished was adding more money to the swear jar. I had the intercooler off and still could not get the plug out.
From what I remember, I used an Allen key socket, flex joint adapter, extension and a small breaker bar. To install the new oil galley plug, I used a similar combination except with a crows foot adapter. .....it also helps that I have small hands. In your case, are you just finding it difficult to "loosen" the plug or to get at it? It should be a cinch to get to after removing the intercooler. .....or if it's too tight, you may need some more leverage (i.e. breaker bar).
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Old 06-06-2005, 03:31 PM   #15
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From what I remember, I used an Allen key socket, flex joint adapter, extension and a small breaker bar. To install the new oil galley plug, I used a similar combination except with a crows foot adapter. .....it also helps that I have small hands. In your case, are you just finding it difficult to "loosen" the plug or to get at it? It should be a cinch to get to after removing the intercooler. .....or if it's too tight, you may need some more leverage (i.e. breaker bar).
i had the intercooler off, and now back on (had to get to work you know) and I could get a hex key on the plug, just no luck moving it. I will have to get some sort of breaker bar / extension.
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Old 06-06-2005, 04:22 PM   #16
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I have the USDM STi intercooler on my WRX........ and no problems getting to the grommet.
Are we talking about the one directly behind the intercooler? Not the one right above the clutch. Its really impossible to get to without removing it. I have NO idea how you could put a line through it from the engine bay into the cabin. You can't even see it with the intercooler on there.... I have my stereo cables running through the one just above the clutch which was easy to get too....
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Are we talking about the one directly behind the intercooler?
Yes we are.
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Old 06-08-2005, 12:12 PM   #18
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You guys must have really long skinny midget fingers! I will look again during my lunch break...
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