How replace heater core hoses in 96 chevy beretta z26?

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This is not the kind of job that can be described here. If you do not have a manual, special tools and more importantly the experience I would advise you take time to watch some youtube videos and find a baretta owners forum and get to know the people there.

had same problem check your fuel injectors might be clogged try not to use the cheap gas too much try this get tank low then added a bottle of gas treatment and fill tank with 94(use sunoco better quality) it helps (96 BERETTA OWNER ;)

there is a small metal radiator, called a heater core, which sits inside the car. air is blown over it to provide heat inside the car. it is connected to the cooling jacket of the engine by two rubber hoses, one to bring hot coolant in and the other to return warm coolant back. either you have a leak in the core or a heater hose, from your description i cannot tell which. if it is a hose it will be a very cheap part to replace and a short bit of labor. if it is the core it will be much more expensive. i would find someone who knows the difference to take a look at it, probably not a good idea to drive it in its current condition. if it is a bad core, a short pipe can be put in place between the hoses to take the place of the leaking core until you can get it fixed. abot 90% of all the jeeps i ever rode in had this as a permanent fix for a leaking core but it is very cold in the winter.

check the computer on the car it happened on our 91 chevy lumina euro and when we changed it it fixed the problem

You should run the engine and watch it to see if you can see where the leak is coming from, it is most likely coming from a hose or the water pump.

Take a look at the location here...see the radiator coolant cap?

Looks like it is on the side of that area.

Start by removing the panel under the dash on the passenger side. You will need a regular phillips screwdriver and a snubby 2-3" phillips later. Also get a 1/4" socket set. First thing, go under the car and remove the heater hoses from the firewall and twist out the drain spiggot. Then go back inside the car. The heater core sits under the radio. Under the core is a tray used to catch the leaking antifreeze and drain it out the firewall. You need to remove this tray. It has 6-8 screws holding it. Once the screws are out it is tricky removing it with the center console in, but it can be done-twist and bend. Then remove the screws holding the core in place and pull out the heater core. One note on the replacement-got mine from Oreilly's for $20-the two lines coming out of the heater core swivel to line up with the holes through the firewall. If you don't swivel them it will never seem to fit. Then reverse the above order, fill up the fluid, bleed the air off and away you go. Took me about 3 hours total in a parking lot. Ruined a shirt, but got it done. You will also cuss being upside down under the dash. It's a small place for a 240 lb. guy :) This was for a 1993 Beretta. Expect some bloody knuckles and a few mental breakdowns.

Good luck, and rated the help!!!
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION CAUTION When draining the coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted by ethylene glycol antifreeze, and are quite likely to drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove fatal in sufficient quantity. Always drain the coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless it is contaminated or several years old.

For heater core removal on these vehicles, please refer to the procedure for vehicles with A/C.
1994-96 VEHICLES
See Figures 1, 2 and 3

1. Properly disable the SIR system, as outlined earlier in this section.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Drain the cooling system into a suitable container.
4. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the drain tube from the heater case.
6. Detach the heater hoses from the heater core.
7. Carefully lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the right and left sound insulators.
9. Remove the steering column opening filler.
10. Remove the floor air outlet duct.
11. Remove the heater core cover.
12. Unfasten the heater core mounting clamps, then remove the heater core from the vehicle.

Fig. 1: The heater core is located in the passenger's side footwell, below the glove compartment


Fig. 2: Exploded view of the heater core and related components (1 of 2) - 1994-96 vehicles


Fig. 3: Component list for the heater core and related system components (2 of 2) - 1994-96 vehicles

To install:

1. Position the heater core in the vehicle and secure with the mounting straps.
2. Install the heater core cover.
3. Install the floor air outlet duct.
4. Install the right and left sound insulators.
5. Install the steering column opening filler.
6. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
7. Connect the heater hoses to the heater core.
8. Attach the drain tube to the heater case.
9. Carefully lower the vehicle.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
11. Enable the SIR system, as outlined earlier in this section.
12. Connect the negative battery cable, then start the engine and check for coolant leaks. Check the coolant level, and add if necessary.

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I would say that your heater core or one of the heater core hoses has started to leak. Check the hose clamps to make sure that they are tight. Fill the coolant system and run the car. Check to see where the leak is, you may need to put the car on ramps so that you can see the leak better.

Have had the same problem with a Corsica.The reason they bypassed the heater core is that it had a hole in it.Reccomend filling with water prior to hooking up hoses.