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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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Got the dash all apart, ready to drop the steering wheel, know the dash hasta come out to get the heater core out. Any body been there? How bout if U can get coolant cleaned out of carpet soaked w/ it?
 
Old Sep 30, 2007 | 11:17 AM
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I soaked the coolant out with newspapers. LOTS of newspapers over a LONG period of time. Put newspapers between the carpet and the body. When the newspapers get soaked, replace with dry ones. Repeat over and over again for many months.
 
Old Sep 30, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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Hey Kinosh, Did your floor board get messed up/ corroded?
 
Old Sep 30, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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I had no problems. Iapplied the newspapers immediately and kept at it for months until the carpets were completely dried. I'm sure that helped minimize any damage.
 
Old Oct 7, 2007 | 09:12 AM
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Alright then

heater core should come in tomorrow from Auto Parts Warehouse (150$, free shipping) and I'll take pictures & make up a "how-to" (or "how-not-to") to post.


 
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