Heater Core

[kahng@nimo.com]

I believe that it is time for a heater core-

symptoms:  losing coolant (lots), sweet smell inside from ventilation
system, no visible leaks under car, runs too good to be a head gasket
(fingers crossed and I've left the requisite 3 broken systems intact on the
car to satisfy the Audi gods)

question:  I've been looking for some definitive guidance on how to do this
job.

The car is an 86 5KS with 160K on it.

Search of the archives has been not real helpful and somewhat confusing.

Some archive letters say a total dash disassembly is required to remove the
core.
Others suggest  that a total disassembly of the heater blower box will give
me access.
I have already gathered that its a major PITA to do, but hey, its an Audi.

This 60 degree weather ain't gonna last forever in Syracuse!

Any BTDT's ?

Jerry