It seems I need to replace the engine in my Subaru. It has 204,000 miles and went kaput on me yesterday. Just had the clutch replaced, new brakes, and tires. It was making a loud knocking, screeching sound before it stalled in the Safeway parking lot. Frustrating because I'm low on funds. Are there sources for used Japanese engines somewhere? Also, I have an engine lift, so I am thinking of having my teenage son help me replace the engine. Suggestions?

There are JDM EJ20's that will work but they are hard to find now. Your best bet would be a 1995-1998 EJ22E from an Automatic car which will give you the EGR that your car needs. All EJ25D ( what your car came with ) have EGR in the USDM markets. Only Auto EJ22E's do..

 

The EJ22E willl plug and play into your car and they generally cost about $4-500 for a decent engine. You need the exhaust Y pipe if going 1996-1998 ( single port ) engine. 1995 Y pipe is the same as EJ25D ( dual port )

Thanks, matt167, I am completely in the dark when it comes to engines, vernacular, etc, so would you mind explaining what the terms you have used mean, JDM EJ20. I'll google it to.

Ok, I'm on it. I googled and I'm finding information, I'll look into,the older automatic engine.

Call foreign engines  -1-800-552-1595  they are located in coeur d alene Idaho and lynwood Washington, they should be able to help you, and they ship.   

Thanks, Montana Tom!!!

I would go to www.car-part.com to get a notion of what a used engine near you would cost. It works well for the East Coast.