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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 06:51 AM
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Regarding the actual install back into the firewall.

Does the line that runs down to the slave go under the steering linkage or over it?

Is it easier to slide the reservoir behind the brake booster before or after putting the master through the firewall?

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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 11:59 AM
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Mines under the steering linkage, and I found it easier to slide the reservoir up first then put the master cylinder through the firewall
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Z'mnypit
Mines under the steering linkage, and I found it easier to slide the reservoir up first then put the master cylinder through the firewall
+1. I needed the room to 1/2 *** see what i was doing.
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Got it. I forgot just how much freaking fun putting the u-bolt in solo is. I had wrapped the clutch line in be-cool tape and it didn't want to maneuver very well behind the heat shield. After redoing that, I could not get the clutch pedal retaining clip back on (it's new) so I called it a night. Any tips on that?
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Originally Posted by Viper
Got it. I forgot just how much freaking fun putting the u-bolt in solo is. I had wrapped the clutch line in be-cool tape and it didn't want to maneuver very well behind the heat shield. After redoing that, I could not get the clutch pedal retaining clip back on (it's new) so I called it a night. Any tips on that?
Did you by any chance install a RAM adjustable master? The eye on the RAM that the pin slides through that the retaining clip attaches to is wide on the RAMs and needs to be trimmed down in order for the clip to properly attach.

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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 03:06 PM
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No, it was a McLeod, but thanks for the tip!
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Just throwing it out there.
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Cool, I actually read about that from you in another post. I've decided to hold off installing the clip until I get the tranny in (next week) as I may have to make adjustments to the pedal engagement.
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