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Greasyfingers

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    By chance searching for Subaru parts
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    Retired, age 72. Like Subarus and mechanical work so a natural, right? Enjoy hunting & fishing, shooting sports, reloading.
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    1999 Subaru Outback Limited

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  1. I was wondering if a particular valve spring compressor would work for several EJ engines, so I sent my question to grossgary. Here's the link: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/index.php?app=members&module=messaging&section=view&do=showConversation&topicID=66841
  2. Has anyone used this tool? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Dual-Over-Head-Cam-Locking-Tool-Timing-Belt-Service-Sprocket-Lock-Tool-/111237406925?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item19e64420cd&vxp=mtr Will it work with an EJ25D? Is a tool like this really necessary when changing a timing belt?
  3. For my EJ251 block and EJ25D head engine, Fell-Pro recommends part # 26167PT head gasket for the EJ25D and part # 26415PT for the EJ251, so which should I use? And why (for my Subaru education)? Also, I hope my choice of Fel-Pro head gaskets is a good one??
  4. Thanks Shawn, I've done the pan and spark plug check, results were ok. No bore scope but I'm pulling the heads anyway so I'll get to check the piston top and bore. I can't think of anything else to check until I get it installed and running.
  5. I sure would like to KNOW that the EJ251 I bought is worth the money it costs to make it ready for installation in my Outback. Is there some sort of test(s) that I could perform or inspection to make sure nothing catastrophic will happen when I start it up? All I have to go on is the owner statement that it ran ok..............???
  6. Some say yes (suppliers of new parts) and some say no (some users). What is YOUR opinion?
  7. I get it! I get it! The light bulb lit about 30 minutes before I sat down to see if anyone had responded to my plight and utter ignorance of all things Subaru. I even went outside after dark in the freezing rain to inspect the EJ25D again. Looking at the parts, it came to me (finally)! Y'all are just gonna have to realize that I need a lotta help! Let me first say how much I appreciate your guidance. Without it, I wouldn't dare tackle this swap. Second, I value simplicity, so I favor the suggestion put forward by several, use EJ25D heads and the EJ251 that I bought. So I'll be looking for a right side head or a pair if either of you knows of any for sale. To johnceggleston, I really don't know what happened to the EJ25D. It was torn apart when I first saw it. The right rear cylinder was scored and the piston top was missing some sizable pieces which did much damage to the head. All that being said, what is the group opinion of the reliability and life expectancy of the EJ25D/EJ251 engine if I put it together correctly and use good head gaskets?
  8. Thanks for that suggestion. I hadn't considered it because I understand the EJ25D manifold will not fit the EJ251 without an adapter which I don't know how to make and aren't available for purchase as far as I know.
  9. I don't have that option since the right side head of the EJ25D was ruined, which was the reason the Outback was for sale. My luck!
  10. Needing a newer daily driver, I bought a 1999 Outback w/AT and a ruined EJ25D engine, intending to replace the engine. Before doing proper research, I INcorrectly assumed a simple swap by using a 2000 model EJ251 engine, so when I spied one for sale, I bought it. THEN I found this forum and the sage advice contained therein. Thanks to johnceggleston* and others, I found that I SHOULD have been looking for a 1995 - 1998 EJ22 w/EGR for the easiest swap, preferring the 1995.. What is the saying about hindsight?? So, my question is, Is there more that I should know about this swap before selling/trading the EJ251 for a EJ22? Obviously I need all the help I can get so I won't "jump the gun" again and make a wrong choice. Thanks, Greasyfingers * http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/137597-25l-to-22l-swap-clarification/
  11. I'm looking forward to getting a lot of Subaru knowledge here. I've been cruising the boards here while waiting to fill out the registration form, and guess what? I found I have a problem already with my proposed swap. I'll be posting it shortly. Glad I found y'all. Greasyfingers
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