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[*]loss of "power" when accelerating cold engine [*]car hesitates as if out of gas [*]car shudders like it was driving on a dirt road at speeds over 30 mph [*]car jerks as if it were a manual transmission at speeds over 50 mph [*]jerkiness disappears when car is given gas [*]rough starts [...

Okay, so you guys were right. I went through hell taking apart the dash. I dunno why GM thought it would be a good idea to put such tiny screws in such unholy places. Anyways, I got the 2 black boxes under the radio (well I broke one of them, but it didn't connect to the vent hoses, so I wasn't worr...

Fucking awesome. Now that's how you (excuse my french) write a how-to. If I ever become competent enough to do my own repairs, I'll be sure to take beaucoup pictures.

Is there a step-by-step guide to bypassing the heater core?

Where should I start? Does anybody have pictures? The last time I was under my car, everything looked like everything.

Two thoughts come to mind:
1. Wow, that wast fast. You guys rock.

2. crap. The heater core. That means I gotta rip out the dashboard and whatnot. I'd better clear my schedule.

1996 3100 base automatic w/ 149,000 miles. Symptoms: smell of coolant through heat vent when fan on cool air blows when heater is on gurgling sound coming from underhood (exact location unknown) coolant leaks only when engine is warm/ran for a while Coolant overflow tank is bone dry and drains quick...