has anybody swapped a 2.5 engine in a 2009 Impreza. my boy blew a connecting rod thru the top of the engine. I just ordered a used engine and I am going to swap it myself. Is there any pit falls I should be aware of ?

I have swapped many engines in my time but never a Subaru. it is an automatic, can I pull it out of the top, or dose it need to go out the bottom. looks like I can bring it thru the top. Do I need any special tool's for the job?

Gas line tools. trany line tools, is there any thing special about how the tranny mates to the engine? ac tools or can I just pull them off to the side. look like I could lay it all over the fender.

 

How long should it take start to finish?

 

Thank for any insite.

Bug 

Welcome to the USMB,

 

This POST on another Subie site may prove helpful.

 

I'm not experienced w/the newer 2005+ stuff.......so may be some more gotchas.

 

Engine can come out the top. Remember to ensure the Torque Converter/TC stays w/the trans! Remove the 4 bolts to the flex plate, and then once there's room between engine and trans strap that TC in place.

 

P/S pump  and AC can be set aside - no need to remove completely or deal w/recharging AC.

Edited September 8, 20169 yr by wtdash