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Hello all!
Like title states Im in the process of purchasing a GM2 (97 Impreza Coupe Brighton EJ18 5MT 187K talked down to $500 because of the issues coming up) It definitely needs alot of love. But Ive always wanted a Subaru coupe, so I'm willing to put all the love into it.
I was told it was running, but upon arriving to check it out, battery was dead. Engine was filthy, no standing oil, and didnt really see any fresh leakage. Checked oil, it was definitely old. Coolant looked fine. Now on to the "Surprise!!!"
We jumped it, and whattaya know?! Knock knock!! Now Ive done some research and know it could definitely be a trashed engine, a simple timing belt tensioner or everything in between! I noticed the knock didnt adjust with revs, it was only evident at idle. Fingers crossed its the timing belt tensioner. But just in case, I've been searching for some back up engines.
So heres where I need some edumacation / Guidance
I've read that a 2.0/2.2 will drop in, swap over intake from 1.8 and done, from what I've read. BUT, I came across something about Phase 1 Phase 2, and its got me lost. Is that just for 2.5s or all engines?
And with the engines Ive found, The one that I found closest to me is a 2.2 from a 91 legacy Wagon L with auto trans. Person says its runs, and I can hear it run, sent pics of emission tag, and a pic of what looks like the plastic cover over intake. From what little bit of google told me, Im assuming its a EJ22. With it being an older engine, itll still swap in right? And if so with it being an automatic, is there anything besides the obvious, that needs to be changed?
I appreciate the help, and hopefully look forward to owning a soon to be running coupe Ive always wanted!
Like title states Im in the process of purchasing a GM2 (97 Impreza Coupe Brighton EJ18 5MT 187K talked down to $500 because of the issues coming up) It definitely needs alot of love. But Ive always wanted a Subaru coupe, so I'm willing to put all the love into it.
I was told it was running, but upon arriving to check it out, battery was dead. Engine was filthy, no standing oil, and didnt really see any fresh leakage. Checked oil, it was definitely old. Coolant looked fine. Now on to the "Surprise!!!"
We jumped it, and whattaya know?! Knock knock!! Now Ive done some research and know it could definitely be a trashed engine, a simple timing belt tensioner or everything in between! I noticed the knock didnt adjust with revs, it was only evident at idle. Fingers crossed its the timing belt tensioner. But just in case, I've been searching for some back up engines.
So heres where I need some edumacation / Guidance
I've read that a 2.0/2.2 will drop in, swap over intake from 1.8 and done, from what I've read. BUT, I came across something about Phase 1 Phase 2, and its got me lost. Is that just for 2.5s or all engines?
And with the engines Ive found, The one that I found closest to me is a 2.2 from a 91 legacy Wagon L with auto trans. Person says its runs, and I can hear it run, sent pics of emission tag, and a pic of what looks like the plastic cover over intake. From what little bit of google told me, Im assuming its a EJ22. With it being an older engine, itll still swap in right? And if so with it being an automatic, is there anything besides the obvious, that needs to be changed?
I appreciate the help, and hopefully look forward to owning a soon to be running coupe Ive always wanted!
