Crown Vic Heat Exchange Regulator

[bdjessop]

I need help! The other day my 1999 crown vic started spewing antifreeze out of the radiator cap. Come to find out it's not a radiator issue but a broken heat exchange regulator (I think that's what they told me), which means that natural gas is leaking into the heating/cooling system forcing the antifreeze out. Champion Ford in SLC, diagnosed it and quoted me a price of $3,600 just for the part!!! No exaggeration. They were just as blown away by the price as I was and are trying to help me locate a used one. Has anybody experienced this before and been able to find the part for a reasonable price? Any input is greatly appreciated.

[Lakewood90712]

Re: Crown Vic Heat Exchange Regulator

Send a p.m. to member BRANDON . He may have one , or even a dozen . And post a wanted ad in the Marketplace forum.

[Lancer Automotive Group]

Re: Crown Vic Heat Exchange Regulator

If you are talking about the high pressure regulator, sometimes the coolant chamber car crack, if this is the case you can rebuild it. If not we have new high pressure regulators for $1200 Installed, and have a used on also. If you have any questions please give me a call.

[Brandon]

Re: Crown Vic Heat Exchange Regulator

This is a common problem. PM me if you need a regulator.

[bdjessop]

Re: Crown Vic Heat Exchange Regulator

Thanks to each of you for your input. The dealer found a few used regulators in SLC but unfortunately none of them would work in my car. The mechanic opted to rebuild mine and it cost me a total of $385. What a relief after the ridiculous price I thought I might have to pay. It's good to know that the regulator is rebuildable and that there are used and aftermarket ones available. I've put about 200 miles on the car since the rebuild and everything seems to be working great. I'm holding my breath, hoping this doesn't happen again anytime soon.

[Brandon]

Re: Crown Vic Heat Exchange Regulator

Very cool.

[Surfdancer]

Re: Crown Vic Heat Exchange Regulator

Is this for the dedicated CNG Crown Vic or the Bifuel?

If it's for the dedicated, I can help you out with the regulator. PM me if you are talking about a dedicated Crown Vic CNG fuel pressure regulator.