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Too bad the Bucksnort Saloon doesn't have better parking. It's the ULTIMATE mountain bar and has the best burgers and smother burritos in Colorado! Also fantastic ambiance: old stage stop built over a creek, winding mountain road to get to it, but still good for non-4 wheelers. On the other hand, people usually manage to find "someplace" to park there! Take US285 south to Shaffers Crossing: left down that road to Sphinx Park; Can't miss the Bucksnort...it's on the right! Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

I can't truly attest to how good, but Oasis has done the installs for several people who have bought engines from us, and seems to be competent. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

It is highly unlikely that you need any synchros. What you need is to clean the "shellac" that builds up on them from heated tranny fluid and use. Definitely use the Genuine gaskets and seals...they're the only ones that fit properly. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

According to the owners, they had no warning until it was too late. No leaks, no previous "almost" history. Of course, we have no way of proving that. Unfortunately, by the time we get them, they are so FUBARed we can't tell with any certainty what the original problem was. Conjecture: the oil pump screws loosened up causing lack of oil circulation, therefore making the engine run hot. No light or gauge is going to tell you that you have lost oil circulation, only pressure. On the brighter side, we have only done a few: there are thousands out there. So, the rate of failure may actually be very small. But, when they do fail, they fail BIG! As always, the best advice to be absolutely fanatic about maintenance and pro-active about preventing problems. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

The '99 EJ22 is a one-year-only engine...sorta of a hybrid between the EJ22 and the EJ25 SOHC. We've done several, and with only one odd exception, the block was overheated to the point that it had to be replaced. The cylinders were scored and that nice iridescent blue that steel becomes when it's severely overheated. What seems to be the pattern is that the car will be running absolutely perfectly, then with no warning whatsoever, will suddenly overheat to the extreme. We've even seen pistons melted around the rings! The "near" seizing may be due to the rings/pistons scraping the cylinders...IF it overheated. If not, are you sure it's seizing? We have one now that the cogged idler came loose and caused some damage. In any case, get it checked thoroughly! And soon! It's a rare engine, and parts are expensive. On the other hand, you can swap it for a '96 EJ22. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

GD, I don't doubt you. And we have a crate full of dark green ones, and about a dozen light green. In the end, I guess whichever color is most pleasing is the one people should use. We just sent an EA81 off to Michigan that the guy specifically requested "Yamaha Blue" on the valve covers and the oil pan! Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

I've hesitated to post this, but.... Rick has come up with a lift kit that fits a Brat perfectly. We put one on ours, but I can't post pix yet because I don't have it on our website! :-\ It's a solid rail type that actually strengthens the the unibody...and very simple to install. We have a guy who's been a welder for about 35 years who can fabricate them in a couple of days. I have no idea what the pieces/parts (no offense intended) kits cost, but I think they may be offering this for around $500-650. Believe me, it's a very different kit from what I've seen before! If anybody wants a picture of it, email me, and I'll send them along. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Originally, the EA71 engines had a light green, and the EA81s had a Forest green. The EA81 engines, oddly enough, usually did not have matching colors on the valve covers and air cleaner, while the EA71 engines did. At least, that's what we see on cores that come in. Both colors are easily available. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Try "Forest Green", available at most auto parts stores. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Yep, it's steel, it rusts Antifreeze/coolant has rust inhibiting properties. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Subaru engines are used in lots of boats. We've sold quite a few to Louisiana for "duck" boats. Both EA81 and EA82s. Some boat "kit" companies recommend a Subaru engines in their plans. The fresh water cooling isn't a good idea: your water pump will rust out in no time! The ones I've heard of actually have a cooling system under the "floor" of the boat. The interior idea sounds unique and definitely an attention getter! Good luck. I think you're going to have to make your plan a little bigger, but it's do-able! Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Also try a transmission parts place, like Transtar. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

The only time that I know he refused to warrantee (for the 3rd time) an axle was on a car that had suspension problems that kept tearing up the boot, and which the owner refused to fix. Now, if you're talking the Rubicon or something like that, do you seriously think that anybody is gonna warranty an axle? I'd offroad with his axles, IF I actually offroaded :cool: . But I do have his on my '92 Legacy Turbo Touring Wagon and wouldn't use any others. The guy does real quality work. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

The absolute BEST axle guy we know is here in Denver, Marshall Wolf. You can access his site through ours (MWE Enterprises). He even sells to dealers, builds all years, uses Genuine parts, and gives a lifetime warranty. And he knows which axles go with what. He may not be quite as cheap as Autozone, but nobody, and I mean nobody, builds them better, and most not nearly as good. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Solid lifters...could need an adjustment. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Basically, they went from hydraulic lifters to solid lifters. Piston height may have been an issue too. No, this isn't easy, unless you consider completely changing your heads (at the very least) easy. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Richard, Rick is thinking very seriously of selling his '86 Brat. Lifted, T-top, turbocharged, all power stuff that never came on any Brat! Body and interior in good shape, very minor surface rust in a couple of areas. Call me at (303) 293-9230 or email. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

There is no actual "gasket" on any engine after the EA82 models. All oil pans are sealed to the block with RTV sealant. Subaru uses black Tribond: we much prefer Permatex Ultra Grey 599. Easier to use, cheaper, and doesn't leak at all. Also lasts as long as the engine will. Clean the pan surface off VERY well, then apply a generous amount all around (about 1/16th inch thick). Get the pan bolts in quickly: this stuff starts to set up fast! Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Larry, The original EJ22 FSMs had 90 ft. lbs. in them, IN ERROR. Since all the other manuals take their info from the factory copies, the error migrated. A few years pass, Subaru updates theirs to 125 ft. lbs., but apparently the other manuals haven't followed suite. Since the amount of torque is the same for the EJ22 and EJ25 engines, I would guess that any books out there on the 2.5s still have the self-perpetuating error in them. We used to get a LOT of EJ22 core engines in that had the crank pulley wobbled out due to a recent timing belt change and improper torque on the pulley bolt. Initially, Rick took one look at that spec and realized from years and years of experience that 90 lbs. just wasn't enough. He's always made sure ours are torqued to at least 125. Happy 4th to Everyone! Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Ditto!! And don't wait: as little as 3 teeth off on the timing belt can cause valves to bend! Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Now that's one we might actually advertise in! (and subscribe to) Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Looking at all the places we've been shipping EJ25 DOHC engines, climate has absolutely no bearing on it at all. Our engines have been going to the four corners of the USA for over 2 years now (or is it 3? :-\ ) I've lost count. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Yes, you can bolt a solid lifter '97 longblock right in. You don't need to change any wiring or the ECU. To be safe with all the electronics though, you should use just the longblock: swap over your intake manifold and other accessories, especially the coil pack. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Wherever you are, just use whatever is labeled "premium". In Colorado, we have lower octane premium because there is less oxygen in the air to combust with the gas. As you get closer to sea level, there is more oxygen available, hence the need for more "gas in your gas" to achieve the same results. I drive a '92 Legacy Turbo Touring Wagon LE. I experimented a bit while I was in Alabama last year. Nope, at that altitude, 91 octane (their mid-grade) didn't cut it. Had to use 94 octane or my car would ping some under a load. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

To anyone who hasn't gotten a timely email response from me, my apologies. 1) We will NOT reply to emails with embedded messages, etc. I don't even open them. Unfortunately, too many vicious viruses, worms, etc. out there. Please send a plain HTML email. 2) I'm the only one who answers emails, and I sometimes either get behind, miss one, or just plain get tired and have to take a few days off. 3) Yes, a p...hone call is the best way. With all the questions that sometimes are included in emails, as much as I would like to sit down and type a specific answer to every question, it's much faster on the phone. (Especially with my mouth! Emily http://www.ccrengines.com