96LegacyEJ22 Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 The girlfriends 92 Legacy N/A EJ22 decided to pop headgaskets. It's at 205k. So I want to just swap a lower mileage motor in. Can I use any 90-98 EJ22 Long block and reuse the sensors and Intake Manifold from her current engine? I know the newer Ej22's have the EGR port on the heads (I believe?) so I would just block it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 (edited) 96+ engines are single-port exhaust so you would have to source a single port exhaust header (harder than it sounds because of no aftermarket for them). The EGR port is only on 95+ automatics but is easy to block off as you noted. Other than that you can use any 90 to 98 long-block. 99 to 01 EJ22's are phase-II engines and are not compatible. 205k is not that high. If it ran fine otherwise and oil consumption wasn't bad - I would just do the HG's and drive it another 150k. Too big of a gamble with a used engine if you have a known good one that just needs HG's. It's only about $100 to replace them. You are near me it looks like - if you need/want assistance or to just drop it off and have it done right - I have a warm garage with a car lift and engine hoist. I can easily do HG's and have it up and running again in one day. GD Edited December 18, 2011 by GeneralDisorder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebugs Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Always better to start with an engine you know if possible. And if you're looking to start with as major of a project as a block unless there is something we don't know I'd certainly fix this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96LegacyEJ22 Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Yeah I am actually one of the few who have "Supers Single Port UEL SS headers" from RS25.com. I know how difficult it is to find a single port header. Sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 It's only about $100 to replace them. GD That's a wee bit of a lowball estimate. A good headset (stone, or OE) is $150-200. And we all know there's no point doing HG's without a new T-belt, waterpump, and an oil pump reseal. It's also a good idea to get heads surfaced, although with a 2.2, not as critical as a 2.5 That said, I totally agree that re-sealing a running engine is a better bet that throwing it out for an unknown gamble, that could need HG's with-in a year. It certainly wouldn't be any more expensive than a "low miles" 2.2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96LegacyEJ22 Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 That's a wee bit of a lowball estimate. A good headset (stone, or OE) is $150-200. And we all know there's no point doing HG's without a new T-belt, waterpump, and an oil pump reseal. It's also a good idea to get heads surfaced, although with a 2.2, not as critical as a 2.5 That said, I totally agree that re-sealing a running engine is a better bet that throwing it out for an unknown gamble, that could need HG's with-in a year. It certainly wouldn't be any more expensive than a "low miles" 2.2 I get discounts at the local Subaru dealership near me. HG's are 38 a piece for OEM. Cam seals are $4 and some change. Ebay timing belt kit with water pump is around $116. So I won't be into it all that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Right - I was refering to the HG's by themselves. That's HG's, Intake, and exhaust gaskets..... I resurface all my heads in-house. I was trying to make the point that it *could* be done for about $100 in parts. Not that you *should* do that. I probably should have been more clear. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96LegacyEJ22 Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 Been talking to GD lately but he seems to be a fairly busy person. He is going to be doing most of the work for me in a couple weeks. Here is my current list. This is my list so far. I probably missed something. OEM Parts: Head Gaskets Cam Seals Front (and rear?) Intake Manifold Gaskets Exhaust Manifold Gaskets Thermostat + Gasket Other Parts: Fel Pro Vavle Cover Gaskets Ebay Timing Belt Kit (Mizumoauto) 220 Cams Grimmspeed Phenolic Spacers (8mm) NGX Plugs and Wires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocei77 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Using the spacer will require you to make some rigging of the EGR tube. Be prepared. O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebugs Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Search on Mizumoauto here. SOmefolks had troubles with Ebay kits and I think it was them. I think most of us use theimportexperts. Actually GD will probably have a preference or opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96LegacyEJ22 Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 I believe the EGR tube is only on the 2.5 motors. At least that is what people on SL-I.net say and Grimmspeed. About the Ebay Timing belt kit. GD told me either Mizumoauto or Theimportexports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebugs Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I believe the EGR tube is only on the 2.5 motors. At least that is what people on SL-I.net say and Grimmspeed. About the Ebay Timing belt kit. GD told me either Mizumoauto or Theimportexports. I'm not following what you are talking about. All 2.2 auto's since 95 have EGR so they have the foot long metal tube(for the year span you're talking about). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96LegacyEJ22 Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 No. What I have read is the only motor that you need to extend the EGR tube on is the 2.5 motors. For the 2.2 it drops right in. But also this isn't for my car. It's for the girlfriends 92. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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