teppichkopf Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 So I'm looking to buy a late 90's Legacy and of course don't want a Phase 1 EJ2.5. How will a 2.5 be visually different from the 2.2 in all my previous Legacy's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcksJay Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 The easiest way will be to look at the inside of the hood after it's lifted up. It will say EJ25 (IIRC) near the vacuum hose diagram/emissions sticker. The other way is to look down on the timing belt cover. There should be a sticker that starts with EJ25. If your concern is Phase 1 or Phase 2, I think the biggest difference is DOHC vs. SOHC. I did find a SOHC 2.5 in a 99' Legacy at a junk yard. The easiest way to tell is just by simply taking the cover off. If it's anything like the 2001 2.5 SOHC, it should have a little segment that is held on by three bolts. (10 mm socket, IIRC) Hope this helps Also, here are some pics of my 2001 2.5 engine And another: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 So I'm looking to buy a late 90's Legacy and of course don't want a Phase 1 EJ2.5. How will a 2.5 be visually different from the 2.2 in all my previous Legacy's. IN you case, it's easy : there were no 2.5L in 1990. The 2.5L first appeared in 1996. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 IN you case, it's easy : there were no 2.5L in 1990. The 2.5L first appeared in 1996. Sorry, just realized i misread your post. Must be too early to read "late"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyKeith Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Easiest way to tell is by looking on the top of the engine block just behind and to the left of the crank pulley. It will say EJ22 for a 2.2 and EJ25 for a 2.5 Also, phase one EJ25s have two camshafts on each side where as the Phase 2 engines have only one camshaft on each side and look similar to your early Legacy engine. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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