February 27, 20179 yr I am getting pretty surprised by how many high milage ej22's I'm seeing. When my 06 WRX just passed 100k and my dads 96 legacy outback that had almost 270k was running better than mine, i started wondering what was going on with these engines! How many miles do you guys have on your EJ22's? Super curious!
February 27, 20179 yr Mine is at 246k right now. Had a couple over 300. Wifes ej25 sohc went to 382k with us and as far as i know is still driving with the new owner. I know a couole of postal/delivery subarus have topped half a million.
February 27, 20179 yr Author Mine is at 246k right now. Had a couple over 300. Wifes ej25 sohc went to 382k with us and as far as i know is still driving with the new owner. I know a couole of postal/delivery subarus have topped half a million. damn even the 2.5 liter went that long? I thought those were some of the less reliable ones?
February 27, 20179 yr The 90s dohcs were not great by subaru standards. The phase 2 sohc was much improved.
February 27, 20179 yr I have/had 6 subarus with 2.2 ej engines. I can't answer your questions since I either sold them or took them to the junk yard for other reasons, but they had no engine problems. I still have one with 260 k which I hope to make it to 300K, if I can keep it together with bondo and fiberglass.
February 27, 20179 yr My 96 has 315,000 without problems! IMHO the ej22 is best in an 80s body :-) My girls 86 GL has an ej22 with nearly 200,000 miles, the last 1500 or so in the GL and I simply love that car
February 27, 20179 yr Author My 96 has 315,000 without problems! IMHO the ej22 is best in an 80s body :-) My girls 86 GL has an ej22 with nearly 200,000 miles, the last 1500 or so in the GL and I simply love that car Did i meet you? I think you are neighbors with my buddy Kevin! Is your girls the lifted red one?
February 27, 20179 yr Yup that's us! She named her car Ragnar but I call her the baby lion :-) Kevin told me that you ordered the 2" lift kit for your loyale, very nice indeed! Check out these pics of us 4 wheeling at guenella pass! http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/162350-high-centered-gl-beast-in-the-snow/ Edited February 27, 20179 yr by sparkyboy
February 27, 20179 yr Author Yup that's us! She named her car Ragnar but I call her the baby lion :-) Kevin told me that you ordered the 2" lift kit for your loyale, very nice indeed! Check out these pics of us 4 wheeling at guenella pass! http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/162350-high-centered-gl-beast-in-the-snow/ Hell yeah! The loyale died! bummer out. looking for a 91-94 subaru legacy turbo now. I hear they are great!
February 28, 20179 yr mine has 216,000 on the ej22 in a 98 body with 264,000 the ej25 i pulled from it had its 3rd blown head gasket from what i was told by its last owner
February 28, 20179 yr Author mine has 216,000 on the ej22 in a 98 body with 264,000 the ej25 i pulled from it had its 3rd blown head gasket from what i was told by its last owner Im so confused as to how the 2.5 headgasket is still a issue. Do the newer 2.5's still have this issue?
February 28, 20179 yr Im so confused as to how the 2.5 headgasket is still a issue. Do the newer 2.5's still have this issue? The issue was resolved in 2010. Use of the 770 gaskets will fix engines back to 2000. For engines prior to that you must change pistons to use the new gasket. GD
February 28, 20179 yr Coming up on 300k probably in a couple weeks. 298,8xx I was going to post about going over 300k for info from those with such experience. Don't think I'm competing. This is a cool post too.
February 28, 20179 yr I'm nearing 265,000 on my '96. Runs great, even stopped most of the leaks! My 2 bucks.
February 28, 20179 yr Author The issue was resolved in 2010. Use of the 770 gaskets will fix engines back to 2000. For engines prior to that you must change pistons to use the new gasket. GD damn thats crazy, i bet thats a pricey fix to slap in some new pistons and gaskets on a older subie.
February 28, 20179 yr Author Coming up on 300k probably in a couple weeks. 298,8xx I was going to post about going over 300k for info from those with such experience. Don't think I'm competing. This is a cool post too. damn what a beast! I think high mileage cars are awesome hah!
February 28, 20179 yr 1996 Impreza EJ22 with 255k and still going strong. Been overheated countless times, first time hit a deer and lost all the coolant, then had no fans for a while since the rad had been pushed back, overheated a bunch more times. Only one time in the years I've owned it that it wouldn't start, usually sits for a week or two at a time outside. Planning on getting an Outback starter for it eventually. Had to replace the clutch and trans over 200k, other than that it's been a great car. The best entertainment per dollar of any car I've ever owned.
February 28, 20179 yr Sorry to hear about your Loyale, nighthawk. If you still have the old girl maybe we can do an ej22 swap someday! I'm down to help! Good luck on finding a first generation turbo legacy, those are really cool cars! When you get one you have to get a lowering kit, those cars look super cool when they are slammed! I have seen a handful of them on Craigslist around Colorado. If the car gods are good to you, maybe you can find another turbo leggo that has been wrecked or something but has a good turbo ej for your Loyale! Cheers man
February 28, 20179 yr Author Sorry to hear about your Loyale, nighthawk. If you still have the old girl maybe we can do an ej22 swap someday! I'm down to help! Good luck on finding a first generation turbo legacy, those are really cool cars! When you get one you have to get a lowering kit, those cars look super cool when they are slammed! I have seen a handful of them on Craigslist around Colorado. If the car gods are good to you, maybe you can find another turbo leggo that has been wrecked or something but has a good turbo ej for your Loyale! Cheers man I actually sold it! I would have loved to do it, just a time and money thing. I dont know much about the legacy turbos, Any known issues with them?
March 1, 20179 yr I have a 97 2.2 in my 98 obw. 249k. Small oil leak driver side cam cap. Runs like a champ.
March 13, 20179 yr 305k on a '97 Brighton wagon. I'm the second owner, got it at 240k. Timing belt jumped around 285k. Replaced it, and kept on ticking. I see the engine still zipping down the road as the body falls apart around it.
March 14, 20179 yr My mom's old ej22 in her 1990 legacy auto sedan made it to 320k before it blew a head gasket, she owned it from 170k and had it for 14 years.
March 14, 20179 yr My '98 Legacy wagon with an EJ22 has a mere 125K miles. I expect at least 200K more. Just a little piston slap when cold. Edited March 14, 20179 yr by Stevo F
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