tip on radiator replacement

[nellotare]

My car is in a friend's driveway in Rocky Mount (has been for the last week) with disintegrated neck of radiator. I bought a CSF one (doesn't have the metal in the neck either) and will be going to fix it on Saturday. I have searched and read many posts about this problem/fix, but was wondering if anyone had any special advice regarding removal of old and sliding in new radiator.

I'll have my Haynes book with me.. and know it might be "stuck" with gunk and I might need to "pry" a bit to release sides. will jack front end up etc. Can the small hoses be plugged with golf tees (ala vaccuum hoses) or is there something else I should use to help keep fluids in?

Any DYI advice will be appreciated. Thanks.