When the radiator went bad, you probably over heated it then. Well whenever you over heat a thermostat, you have to replace it. Then make sure the belts are tight, the fan works, and the sensor kicks the fan on. Is the coolant low or leaking, like a bad water pump?
Refill the radiator with the proper antifreeze. Look for leaks.
SOURCE: 2002 Pontiac Montana Thermostat replacement
check the coolant level fiirst...if that is low it wont give you any heat.....to change the thermostat you have to follow the top radiator hose to the engine.at the send of it you will see a clamp take it loose...then you will see the thermostat housing its held in place by 2 bolts . once you remove them you have the thermostat....make sure you clean all the old gasket material off both the housing and mount.also make sure you get a new gasket.
SOURCE: 2005 PONTIAC mONTANA-NO HEAT
Had the same problem with 03 Montana and it was the actuator assemble. It controls the hot and cold air and controls all of the other functions....defrost, floor etc...
SOURCE: 2001 pontiac montana overheating no warm air when heat is on
Might be a weak or failing water pump... Does it leak antifreeze or do you have to add antifreeze very often? When the engine gets to operating temperature squeeze the top radiator hose and see if you can feel pressure from the water pump forcing water through it.
SOURCE: need to replace thermostat on pontiac montana van.
public library...Chilton or Haynes auto repair manuals or collisionrepairadvice.com make sure you bleed the system
SOURCE: Changing spark plugs in a 2000 Poitiac van.
There are a few ways to doing this, and it takes time and a few band aids. You can remove the alternator to give you some room to access the rear spark plug with an extension and swivel spark plug socket. You can also get to the plugs from under neath if you have a ramp and long arm, an extension and swivel spark plug socket will help. You may have to use a 2x4 to wedge the engine to give you some room if you have larger arms. The other way is to tilt the engine forward by disconnecting the two top engine mounts. First replace the 3 front plugs and wire one at a time so you don't cross them. After you have changed the front plugs have a friend help you. Make sure the parking brakes are on and disconnect the two top engine mounts, release the parking brakes and let the transmission in park. Push the van forward slowly to tilt the engine forward far enough to give you room with out pushing it to far in to the radiator. Put the parking brakes on again to keep the van from rolling back and place a block of wood behind and in front of the rear wheels. Don't want to lose an arm. Replace the rear plugs with extensions and a swivel spark plug socket. Note, your going to have to replace the spark plug wire since the rear ones are really hard to remove and pulling on then will destroy them, not worth the headache trying to save them. Use platinum plugs so you can get 100.000 miles before you have to change them again so use anti-seize on the plugs so you can remove them again. Good luck and hope this helps, I personally go from under the van.
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