91 3.1L V6 heater core replacement

[fullofadventure]

Ok I have a 91 Corsica and I believe the heater core needs to be replaced. I get a sweet smell in the car when I turn the heat on and my windows fog up easily. I can see no signs of leaks anywhere but I do have to top up my radiator every few weeks with a ½ - 1 liter of coolant.

Ok so how do I go about replacing the heater core? Does anyone have any pics or instructions from the repair books? Help me please because I need to sell my car ASAP but can’t unless I fix this problem and I do not want to pay the 400+CAD to do so.

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[Kooterskkar]

http://www.bstuff.com/index.php?showtopic=15029
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[fullofadventure]

WOW thanks Kooterskkar that is exactly what I was looking for. You saved me big time. Man I love the internet. I will try to do it this weekend if it does not rain.

[berto69]

how did that work out for you? My brother and his family just drove 3 hrs to spend Christmas with us and we found out that he has no heat in his Corsica. The heater core is plugged. We bought a new one and hope to replace it either today or in the morning. How much time should we set aside for this project? Any help is good help!

Originally Posted by fullofadventure

WOW thanks Kooterskkar that is exactly what I was looking for. You saved me big time. Man I love the internet. I will try to do it this weekend if it does not rain.

[fred mathering]

Originally Posted by berto69

how did that work out for you? My brother and his family just drove 3 hrs to spend Christmas with us and we found out that he has no heat in his Corsica. The heater core is plugged. We bought a new one and hope to replace it either today or in the morning. How much time should we set aside for this project? Any help is good help!

FYI: I fought for 2 years trying to figure out why I had no heat in the car. I had it at 2 garages and after they replace water pump, heater core etc. I took it to a local college that trained mechanics. They found a hose plugged coming out of the engine block. Cost me $57 in parts. This was a great relief. The garage that spent 2 days installing my heater core then finding out that it did not solve the problem never did charge me for the work and parts.

Just don't jump to conclusions and think its the heater core, thats exactly what the head instructor told me about the mechanic that assumed it was a heater core right off the bat.