05 Lemon Legacy

You're right, can somebody tell me how to move this thread?

Maybe this doesn't qualify under the lemon law as a lemon for those who wish to debate the issue, but for a documented maintenance vehicle with 65k miles to have a bearing failure qualifies it as a lemon in my book, and after all it's my book that this stupid lemon is in.

I need an engine for my 05 Legacy i with manual trans. Any leads appreciated.

Does anyone know what year engines can be installed in this car? What are the differences in the manual transmission engine and the auto for 05, and why will other years not show up on the interchange lists? Any sources for a JDM replacement? I need an engine for this one, I spun a bearing months ago and need to get her back on the road. All help appreciated.:confused:

Anyone know if the EJ253 is swappable with the other 2.5's? Will the older 253bolt up on the newer 253 bellhousing? I have a 05 M/T Legacy i that is in need of an engine....

JUNK! My 05 apparently has an internal head gasket leak which apparently floated a bearing by leaking coolant into my oil! ROD KNOCK!!! This occurred quickly and without warning or obvious signs and between oil changes. 65k with documented maintenance. I'm running back to Honda, Acura and Lord help me, GM!!!! I've owned more than 40 cars in my lifetime and have NEVER had a failure such as this. My first Sub wagon trashed it's AT, but at 135k. Never had an engine or HG failure at less than 100k in anything until now. Just get a Honda or Acura run them to 200k, save yourself the heartache and when you need to travel in snow use a good GM or Ford truck with 4WD.

Need an engine for my Lemon. Which years of the 2.5 will interchange with the 05i MT? Searched for it but couldn't find it. Anyone know of a list other than Hollander? Thanks!

Grossgary- I typically try and do my own work if it doesn't require machining, what are the steps to diagnose a failed tensioner?

Does this engine have a timing belt, gears or a chain? If an issue with a tensioner would it not be running out of time? I drove the car home on the day the knocking started about 30 miles, and up a few good grades and it ran fine with no noticed power loss. The knock is in the left side, seems like the front cylinder, still runs fine, just knocks really loud, no oil light, oil is clean on the stick and not burned, waiting for better weather to drop the pan and look for metal. Could this be something other than a bearing issue? I've looked at my driven accessories and listened with the driverscope for issues there but have found none. As stated in my first post, this car has been well maintained and documented. As far as being a lemon, any car that has engine failure after 65k and with recorded maintenance can be nothing else, despite the lemon law definition.

05 Legacy i, M/T, 65k miles I bought this car from the original owner in May '09 with 48k on it, all maint records, and in great shape. It blew up on Christmas eve. 65k miles, been running Valvoline full synthetic since purchase, no hint of any problems, no engine codes, oil light, overheating, nothing, but now has a knock in the engine that would make a Singapore whore proud. What would be your advice on what to do with this car, SNA says that I can take it to their dealer for a diagnostic at my expense and that they MAY do something for me, but at 65k it is out of warranty and they really don't have any liability for the car at all. This prospect does not appeal as I will most likely be financing a teardown at dealership rates and then have to foot another bill for an engine or rebuild. Any advice appreciated and look out for Lemon Legacy's.