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Old May 16, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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T-5 Swap firewall cutting tool?

What tool did you guys use to cut the hole in the firewall for the clutch hydraulic assembly. I have the templet in my carpet and the the hole cant just be drilled out?
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Old May 16, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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A hole saw or a dragout would be best; followed by a rotary file or the like (since the hole isn't supposed to be quite exactly round...)
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Old May 16, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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i hope your hole in carpet hasnt shifted over the years or you hole will be in wrong place. I had the parts 95 T/A in the driveway when i did the t-56 swap i took a piece of flexible cardboard used the brake booster holes as a reference to make sure i put it in the right spot on the 3rd gen since they are the same. i used a drill to get rid of the center just drill holes around the edge. then poke it out. take a little grinder it wont grind the metal it will melt it away and leave a nice smooth hole.
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