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neonphase · 10-30-2009, 12:12 PM

Ok I am at the point where I think i'm going to add a Boost Gauge. Before I just jump in there and try and drill any holes or punch threw the wiring harness boot I wanted to know if there was a good place to run the hose from engine compartment to cab/steering column. I know that there are plenty of people out there that have already done this.

So what did you do?

Dredknut · 10-30-2009, 09:44 PM

There is an exisiting hole in the firewall behind the battery. Thats where most people run the line. Its tough to explain where it is, you're just going to have to get in there and look for cables, etc., going through the firewall.

curiouskyle16 · 11-02-2009, 03:35 PM

if you have dsg then just run it through the clutch hole. I have my vacuum line and my amplifier power wire running through there.

snobrdrdan · 11-03-2009, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dredknut

There is an exisiting hole in the firewall behind the battery. Thats where most people run the line. Its tough to explain where it is, you're just going to have to get in there and look for cables, etc., going through the firewall.

Yup!

Remove the battery cover & the battery itself and then you'll see a bunch of wires going thru a rubber grommet on the firewall

There's a bunch of "nipples" on that rubber grommet.....use a hanger to poke thru (from the inside of the cabin) & then run your boost gauge tubing to the boost tap.

I then also routed my boost gauge tubing in the channel underneath the battery & then piggybacked some tubing/wiring with some zip ties to keep it secure

gizmo · 11-03-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by snobrdrdan

Yup!

Remove the battery cover & the battery itself and then you'll see a bunch of wires going thru a rubber grommet on the firewall

There's a bunch of "nipples" on that rubber grommet.....use a hanger to poke thru (from the inside of the cabin) & then run your boost gauge tubing to the boost tap.

I then also routed my boost gauge tubing in the channel underneath the battery & then piggybacked some tubing/wiring with some zip ties to keep it secure

qft. Just chop off one of the udders and run it through there. it helps to have a person by the peddles to yank the line through.

snobrdrdan · 11-07-2009, 06:16 AM

It's easier to start from the inside and then go into the engine bay though

GodSquadMandrake · 11-08-2009, 03:52 AM

Run an electric boost gauge and screw the boost line. I did this before and I got tired of boost leaks.

snobrdrdan · 11-09-2009, 05:20 AM

Done correctly there shouldn't be any boost leaks....just zip tie all the connections tight

BlueAHR32 · 11-09-2009, 11:39 AM

Yea theres rubber areas on the firewall where other wires and what not are run through. I used a DIY on here to figure out where exactly. I removed the batter and cover to access the firewall. Then just took a wire hanger, straightened it out, taped the boost hose to the end of it, and punched the hanger through the rubber area into the interior of the car. Then just run the hose to the gauge and you are done.

eROCK · 11-10-2009, 03:24 PM

This boost gauge tap will make your install so much easier. No cutting of hoses, etc.

snobrdrdan · 11-11-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by eROCK

This boost gauge tap will make your install so much easier. No cutting of hoses, etc.

x2

That's what I'm running. Clean & simple install

BlueAHR32 · 11-11-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by eROCK

This boost gauge tap will make your install so much easier. No cutting of hoses, etc.

X3

10-30-2009, 12:12 PM	#1
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curiouskyle16 Rally Car Champion Drives: 2008 GTI mkV Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LYNN university Boca Raton FL Posts: 371	if you have dsg then just run it through the clutch hole. I have my vacuum line and my amplifier power wire running through there. __________________ 2008 GTI mkV 4-dr grey w/dsg dropped resonator, powerbass 10" sub w/ powerbass 200.2 amp, red footwell glow, revo stg.1, evoms intake, bsh dv relocate kit, euro springs, bsh v-twin, seibon OEM carbon fiber hood, netami boost gauge with newsouth column pod, bsh stg.2 pcv/catch can.

11-07-2009, 06:16 AM	#6
snobrdrdan a TSI guy Drives: 2009 GTI Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 1,876	It's easier to start from the inside and then go into the engine bay though __________________ 2009 UG GTI APR Stage 2, ATP 3" Downpipe, Carbonio Stage 1 & 2 Intake, Votex Springs, Tinted Tail Lights, VF Short Shifter, AutoTech Mount Insert, Neuspeed Intercooler Pipes, OEM "D" DV, Open Fog Grilles, AWE Boost Gauge, Euro Shift Knob, Euro Switch, Euro Dash Tray, Color Matched Sidemarkers, Hoen Fogs, Debadged, poor driver mod 13.932 @ 101.79 EXHAUST FOR SALE! -- http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102770

11-09-2009, 05:20 AM	#8
snobrdrdan a TSI guy Drives: 2009 GTI Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 1,876	Done correctly there shouldn't be any boost leaks....just zip tie all the connections tight __________________ 2009 UG GTI APR Stage 2, ATP 3" Downpipe, Carbonio Stage 1 & 2 Intake, Votex Springs, Tinted Tail Lights, VF Short Shifter, AutoTech Mount Insert, Neuspeed Intercooler Pipes, OEM "D" DV, Open Fog Grilles, AWE Boost Gauge, Euro Shift Knob, Euro Switch, Euro Dash Tray, Color Matched Sidemarkers, Hoen Fogs, Debadged, poor driver mod 13.932 @ 101.79 EXHAUST FOR SALE! -- http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102770

11-09-2009, 11:39 AM	#9
BlueAHR32 Autocross Champion Drives: 2009 MKV GTI Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 467	Yea theres rubber areas on the firewall where other wires and what not are run through. I used a DIY on here to figure out where exactly. I removed the batter and cover to access the firewall. Then just took a wire hanger, straightened it out, taped the boost hose to the end of it, and punched the hanger through the rubber area into the interior of the car. Then just run the hose to the gauge and you are done. __________________ 2008 MKV R32 Blue (sold) 2009 MKV GTI TSI Black 4-Door (no regrets) -Maywood Autocross [10+ times]- -TireRack Autocross [2 times]- -Blackhawk Farms Raceway [1 time]- -More to come next season...

11-08-2009, 03:52 AM	#7
GodSquadMandrake Rally Car Newbie Drives: '86 RX7, '91 Legacy, '06 GTI Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 309	Run an electric boost gauge and screw the boost line. I did this before and I got tired of boost leaks.

11-10-2009, 03:24 PM	#10
eROCK FIA GT Champion Drives: '08 GTI CW 4 door Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,060	This boost gauge tap will make your install so much easier. No cutting of hoses, etc. __________________ /// My sleeper mods: APR stg 1, ECS Dogbone Mount, K&N Panel Filter, Forge Short Shifter, Verdict Motorsport shift bushings, Hawk HPS brake pads, Neuspeed SS brake lines, TyrolSport Brake Caliper bushings ///

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