I purchased a PWR radiator for my car, and I want to install it. However, I don't think the coolant has been changed in my car for quite some time (new car for me) and I want to do a flush of the system to clean out anything that may be in there. The car is in a non-running condition right now (tore down for some winter upgrades) and it's a perfect time for me to install the radiator. I would rather flush the system before I install the radiator to prevent anything getting in my new radiator. Of course, this is hard since the car doesn't run right now.
Can I install the radiator now, and then do this once everything is back together: flush the system by disconnecting the upper radiator hose from the radiator and dumping it into a container? (and keep feeding the radiator with distilled water until it runs clear out the upper hose). Would this work? This would keep coolant from the engine from going into the radiator, correct? If not does anyone have any other suggestions? Or is this just being really picky and is it not worth it?
Can I install the radiator now, and then do this once everything is back together: flush the system by disconnecting the upper radiator hose from the radiator and dumping it into a container? (and keep feeding the radiator with distilled water until it runs clear out the upper hose). Would this work? This would keep coolant from the engine from going into the radiator, correct? If not does anyone have any other suggestions? Or is this just being really picky and is it not worth it?