FloridaSmitty's Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 We own a 2003 Subaru Forester XS 2.5L, VIN 6, 6th digit. Unfortunately, the engine heads and block cracked. We are searching for another 2.5L engine that would work. Main Question: What years/models come with a compatible engine for the 2003 Forester? For example, would a 2.5L from a 1999 Legacy work? Thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherofallthingers Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 (edited) I believe sites like carpart.com and subarupartsdeal.com will show compatible parts once you enter details of vehicle. I'm sure the gurus will be around shortly but in the meantime worth a shot. Edited October 2, 2018 by fatherofallthingers Cursed autocorrect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 (edited) 99 Forester/Impreza, and 2000 to 2005 - all models (with 2.5's). Block is *cracked*?!? Really? Post pics or it never happened. GD Edited October 2, 2018 by GeneralDisorder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Pin Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 https://treasure.craigslist.org/cto/d/2004-subaru-forester-xs-for/6692325821.html $1000 for a whole forester with a running engine. car was in a crash. perfect donor. do the HG/timing while it moves over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaSmitty's Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 1 hour ago, GeneralDisorder said: 99 Forester/Impreza, and 2000 to 2005 - all models (with 2.5's). Block is *cracked*?!? Really? Post pics or it never happened. GD My bad, the block is not cracked, but it got damaged, too, from the extreme heat. Unfortunate mishap involving an improperly installed radiator. Thanks for pointing that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaSmitty's Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 24 minutes ago, 3Pin said: https://treasure.craigslist.org/cto/d/2004-subaru-forester-xs-for/6692325821.html $1000 for a whole forester with a running engine. car was in a crash. perfect donor. do the HG/timing while it moves over. Thank you, I am inquiring about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaSmitty's Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 1 hour ago, fatherofallthingers said: I believe sites like carpart.com and subarupartsdeal.com will show compatible parts once you enter details of vehicle. I'm sure the gurus will be around shortly but in the meantime worth a shot. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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