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The new one is in. It starts, runs and drives, but has wicked case of torque bind. That's a whole different topic to be addressed at another time. Plenty of reading on here about that. I've got more basic questions. There's a connection to what I think is a knock sensor that I can't get to connect. I'm attempting to upload an image but should it not work, the wires that appear to need to hook up are just a bit more toward the drivers side of under the throttle body. Large white female end and a gray male end. Both are super short and don't want mesh. If they don't, what happens? Additional trouble area is where the PCV valve had screwed into the old engine. The new engine's port isn't threaded. Its just a short tube that looks to just accept a hose over it. It's all rigged up with hoses and the PVC stuffed in between, but if anyone has a lead on what is better I'm all ears. The Subaru parts guy said there isn't a push in PVC option for any models of that vintage, but without a vin for the engine he wasn't confident about any of it. I suppose I can't blame him. I appreciate the knowledge in here. Saved me from asking all noob questions first.

Thank you for the advice, y'all. I'll commence the search and see what's out there.

I just bought my first Subaru--a project Baja. I'm pretty pumped to have the awesomeness of Subaru AWD this winter; the last one about killed me. Many thanks in advance for the help I'm going to ask for from the members of the forum. Cheers, Mike

Greetings all! I purchased my first Subaru--a 2003 Baja with an Automatic and 300k. The body is great, interior is beautiful, but the timing belt busted, and I'm in need of a new engine. I've scanned the stickies and tons of threads. While I've got an idea of what not to do for a swap, and a good start on how to how to replace just about any part--for the record some of the how to's on here are dynamite, I'm looking for what drops in, no question. I found one list, on.....Wikipedia. Forgive me. Impreza 2.5RS, 2.5TS 00-02 (US) Impreza Outback Sport 00-02, 04 (US) Forester 99-02 (US) Legacy 00-02 (US) Outback 00-04 (US) Baja 03-05 (US) I've read that it must be SOHC so maybe not from a 99 forester. If there's a Subaru vet out there willing to school me on whether or not that is a list I can depend on when shopping, I'm ready to take notes and provide any details one may need. Fire away. Please and thank you.