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I installed a boost gauge on my R33 GTR but couldn't find any grommet holes in the firewall to run the vacuum hose through

so I did a quick job by putting it through the side fender and now the gauge is not working because the hose is squashed.

Can anyone tell me where to run the hose through the drivers side? The gauge is mounted onto the right air vent and the hose is squashed due to me trying to hide it under the trimming.

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i ran a couple lines and wires for boost gauge and controller yesterday, the grommet isn't in the engine bay.

it is a hole in the engine bay at the very back on the drivers side, pretty big hole with wires already going through it,

the grommet is in your wheel arch under the plastic guard that stops shit flicking up from your rear wheel.

luckily (unfortunately) for me my gaurd must of been loose and rubbing on the wheel and has worn away so it was easy for me to get to just by lifting it up.

you'll need to undo the gaurd and stab a hole through the grommet with a screw driver and push the hose through then the other end goes into the engine bay through that hole with all the wires

if you still need help i'll pm my number give me a call and i'll send some photos

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