Daz999

Good News! The replacement engine is in and running. I did temporarily connect the single port exhaust to the dual port heads without detectible leaks. I am ordering a new y pipe and will install with new gaskets when it arrives. The only thing I had forgotten to connect was the single wire slip-on connector to the starter. I found it when the engine would only click-click-click like the battery was dead. I did charge the battery, then found the forgotten connector. I've checked all my fluid levels and had the AC recharged. Thank you for all your help. The only other thing left to do is attach the lower engine shield. It was held on with only the back bolt and two upper plastic 'clips' when I took it off. The plastic clips are worthless now so I'll need to get more, or zip tie the thing up. At any rate.... Thanks for all the help, without the forum I'd never have even gotten the TC back in right. Darren

It's an Automatic. Thanks. There is definitely an oil filter like thing behind the battery, I thought it was hooked to the lines that go to the trans fluid cooler portion of the radiator. I didn't investigate thoroughly though. Last question. I hope. Are those water lines connecting to the intake? Are we regulating air temps with water? Or am I putting a hose in the wrong spot? I'm still looking for a good diagram, or a good pic of my disassembly process. Thanks for the help and information.

Thank you, I Oh, I just got the 2005, my son drove it 5k miles, it was low on oil, no indicator light, developed rod knock. Bang Bang Bang. I don't know if it is my fault, the PO's fault, my son's fault, or just a bad day. The seller gave me $800 back because he felt sorry for me and I suspect he knew there was a problem. Very nice of him. Engine had 175,000 miles on it. The engine we're putting in has 105k on it. Yes, I replaced the timing belt, water pump, and idlers before putting it in. And I had trouble when the TC came out with the engine, but luckily The Internet knew how to get the oil pump shaft out and clip it to the TC. Thanks, Internet! I'll get the y-pipe and hopefully be on my way. But one last question, perhaps they are in the FAQ. Do I need to get Automatic Transmission Fluid from the dealer? The owner's manual says I need Subaru fluid. Also, was that a ATF filter I saw behind the battery?

Thanks, I just finished swapping the manifold. I have a new problem. I'll put it here since it is still about the swap. My new exhaust ports do not match my exhaust. The engine I dual ports, the existing exhaust system is single port. Although I hate to assume, I'm sure the correct answer is to get an new dual port exhaust system. Any chance there is a cheaper yet valid solution? Replacement engine ports on the left, existing exhaust system on the right.

I am swapping out a 2.5 engine from my 2005 Legacy Outback. I bought a used engine from a 2005 Legacy. I noticed the intake manifolds were different, the old engine has a slanted intake (connection to filter) but the new engine has a more horizontal input. No big deal, I hoped. The other big difference is that there are no O2 sensors, nor a place on the wiring harness for them on the 'new' engine. It seems likely that I should take the intake manifold and wiring harness off the old engine and put it on the 'new' engine because my car will expect the O2 sensors. Do I have any choice in this matter. Also, why would there be a difference? Different emission standards? Thanks.

You were all so close. The spring is still a mystery but the bracket is a wiring harness bracket. It goes on the rear of the engine holding the main wiring harness. 2005 2.5 Legacy Outback.

I am swapping engines (169k engine developed rod knock, putting in 105k engine). While dealing with one thing or another, I forget what, I heard a clatter. By the time I found the source I could not remember what precipitated the noise. Here is what I found on the ground. Small L-shaped bit of black metal with holes at each end, some sort of bracket, and a spring. If anything else fell off I haven't seen it yet. Its a 2005 Subaru Legacy Outback, 2.5 SOHC.