2000_LegacyOutback Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 i found a 1997 outback only thing wrong with it is a blown head gasket and the price is 450$ is that worth the money if i purchase it and fix it? also how much would it cost to have the gasket repalced? Thanks, Tyler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98 Legacy BlkGld Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 how many miles are on it? at a shop it will cost around 1000 bucks...the dealer 1500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 the repair will run you $1000 (cheap) to $2000 depending on the shop and what part of the country you live in. depending on the miles and what else is needed, $450 is a good price. but if the engine has been severely over heated there is a risk that it could develop rod knock with in 10k miles. it has happened to more than one outback owner. the more sure solution is to buy it and swap in a 2.2L engine. they cheaper to buy and more reliable in my opinion. they ranger in cost from 300$ to 600$, less at a pull=a=part and a shop can do the swap in a day. you'll still spend around $1000 - $1200 but you dramatically reduce the risk of rod knock. search ''engine swap'' or ej22 engine swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000_LegacyOutback Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 alright thanks guys for the replies and i might try and find a 2.2 to swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 try here: http://www.car-part.com sort your search by distance. shipping is expensive. do a search to see what ej22s will work and which one is the easiest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000_LegacyOutback Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 ok thanks thats a great website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/engine-tranny-interchangable-question-154340.html?t=154340&highlight=ej22+swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000_LegacyOutback Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 thanks, what all would i need for a swap in a 1997 outback wagon? would an ej22 motor swap right in? and what year should i be looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 read the linked thread above. it should have almost all the info you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000_LegacyOutback Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 i did but the car is a 96 legacy, would there be a difference? basiclly if the car is an auto buy an auto engine from 1997? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babybaluga32 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 An egr valve is the only difference between auto and manual. Manuals have it and can be left unhooked on an auto. I always hear different years, but I think in 97 ej22e's changed to phase 2(legacy) different heads, and sensors. Disclaimer: My knowledge, not for sure fact! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000_LegacyOutback Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 anybody else have input on his info?^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 your first choice is a 95 auto trans car lego or impreza. it is an easy swap and you will be glad you did it. 2nd choice - 96 ej22 from an auto trans car. 3rd choice - 97 - 98 ej22 from an auto trans car. the 95 is the easiest plug and play engine for a swap. you keep the flex plate that was on your 2.5 and put it on the 2.2 and you install it in your car. no muss no fuss. the 96 - 98s will work but the exhaust ports on the heads changed and you will need the exhaust y-pipe from the engine donor car. the ej22 MUST come from a 95 - 98 auto trans car so it will have the needed EGR valve. the 95 - 96 ej22 are non-interference engines, which i prefer. but as long as you change the timing belts as specified, the 97-98s work fine too and have slightly more power. you use the flex plate that was on the ej25 engine and the AC bracket as well. that's it you are done. this info is true and accurate for swapping 96 - 99 ej25s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000_LegacyOutback Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Thanks man very helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000_LegacyOutback Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 went out to the owners house to do a close look over of the car, its beautiful, all it needs is a engine and it will be perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 is it an auto trans or a manual trans? how many miles? color? pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000_LegacyOutback Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 Auto ruby red/gray and 190k no pictures yet it was over cast today couldn't get one that did the car justice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 fyi: the 96 2.5L engine, it's first year in the US, requires premium gas. will you be doing the swap yourself or will you hire it out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted March 22, 2011 I Donated Share Posted March 22, 2011 fyi: the 96 2.5L engine, it's first year in the US, requires premium gas. will you be doing the swap yourself or will you hire it out? Yeah thats right. However 97 98 and 99 take normal 87 octane. Itwas ONLE 96 that required premium Sent from my Android powered HTC HD2 -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000_LegacyOutback Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 me and my uncle are gunna swap it but im going to just put a 2.2 in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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