rickmcm

Hi Gary Engine makes a terrible clattering noise - I don't know what it is, but it sounds expensive..! This engine blew one set of head gaskets at 80k miles, they were replaced at a cost of $1800 and now they've blown too. I'm loathe to spend any more money on this engine, hence my decision to swap it out. Besides, I don't have the skills to rebuild it myself, and it would cost too much to have it done professionally. I'll replace the timing belt and pulleys and water pump on the replacement engine and fit a new clutch too. If it's from an automatic transmission vehicle (I don't yet know if it is or not), will it fit my manual as-is, or will it need a new/different flywheel..? The 2.2 engine has supposedly done only 80k miles and is available at $650, which seems like a deal. Only problem is, without any paperwork or numbers, how can I know? Is there any way to check the replacement engine without buying it and installing it first?

Hi I have a 2002 Outback 2.5 MT with leaking/blown head gaskets, amongst other issues. I am considering replacing my 2.5 engine with a 2.2 Impreza engine. The seller of that engine says I need only a different Y-pipe, and I'd like to know if that is correct before I go ahead. The seller does not know the VIN number of the scrapped donor vehicle. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Rick