I own a '98 outback wagon and after ordering new wires that don't match the originals, I wonder if my engine is the 2.5 I thought it was. The VIN is JF1BG9LFBWG095772. The number stamped on the engine is 223988. The W in the VIN matches the '98 model year, but the 9 isn't identified as an engine type in my haynes manual. The car is located overseas which might explain some differences. Any ideas?

 

Did the '98 even come with a 2.2? Anyone want to swap wires?

If you pop the hood open and look past the left /rear of the alternator you should see a casting identifing the engine size on the block

EJ18 - 1800cc

EJ22 - 2200 cc

EJ25 - 2500 cc

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