03 TBird radiator flush/fill

[03TBird]

has anyone done this; I am in process and after draining, trying to refill I can only get about a gallon of distilled water for the cleanout. when I started engine to see if some water would circulate, having a rough idle. is there another way to get the radiator/engine filled to do the flush, then finish off with new collant, etc?

 

[dennis wolfson]

What has dealer advised.

 

[JLJ]

Make sure heat is on so you will fill the heater core also and water is going through that.

 

[Thunderbird22]

If your thermostat is old, take the time to replace it. I found using a shop vac on the lower rad hose, and shooting compressed air at the thermostat housing, i got most of the old coolant out.