jim milewski Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim milewski Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 thanks for the info, I have four new great winter tires from a Legacy on aluminum rims, 15", will these fit on an Impreza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 caliper clearance would be the issue - someone else may know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim milewski Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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