I'm going to go look at a 2001 Impreza wagon, I have a Forester with a DOHC 2.5 that i replaced the head gasket on so I'm familiar with the look of it to recognize one when i see one, hopefully this Impreza will have a 2.2 SOHC (I see they are well liked, and I want better mileage). Are these non interference engines, the belt shrouds will tell me if the SOHC or DOHC, but not sure how to know if it's a displacement of 2.2 or 2.5. It is a 5 speed with 150k miles and the CEL is lit for cat or O2 according to the ad, what seems a fair price, he is asking 1500 or best offer, thanks. For what it's worth the Fel Pro blue head gaskets on the 2.5 are holding up good

Interference engine

Displacement right down on the block, behind the oil pressure switch

External HG leaks, so look at the block to head seam, oil and/or coolant

Good Price

thanks for the info, I have four new great winter tires from a Legacy on aluminum rims, 15", will these fit on an Impreza

caliper clearance would be the issue - someone else may know.

Well I offered him $1100 and we have a deal, my first 2.2, will be in my yard by later this afternoon, is the 2.2 noticeable in the gas mileage over the 2.5, hope so