heater core removal. HELP!

[s10maniac24]

can some one give me some detailed instructions on how to actually get to the thing? i know i gotta go through my dash board, but how much do i gotta take off? http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_eek.gif

[Indiana]

When I tore mine out, I didn\'t plan on putting it back in so I couldn\'t tell you exactly. I know I did it without taking the dash out. Most off what I did was on the passenger side. What are you taking it out for?

[insomniacshotrods]

cant remember but I think its like 6 bolts/screws holding it on,drop steering column for clearence,option pull out dash as far as you can to get to heater core box open up remove 4 bastard screws in the brass hold down straps,take off hoses of course,pull out old one and put in new one,make sure they match,I went through all kinds of hell,didnt have the right one, at 1am after fighting to try to get the straps and screws in for over an hour I compared the two and the one I was trying to put in was about a 1/4 inch too short.So it wouldnt strap in

[s10maniac24]

hmmm, i\'ll probably take it somewhere. i don\'t mind tearing my engine appart, but i\'ll leave the interior to the pros. it\'s leaking coolant all over my carpet, so i think it\'s corroded.