Where to find replacement engine for 1999 Subaru Legacy outback

[Leitah]

It seems I need to replace the engine in my Subaru. It has 204,000 miles and went kaput on me yesterday. Just had the clutch replaced, new brakes, and tires. It was making a loud knocking, screeching sound before it stalled in the Safeway parking lot. Frustrating because I'm low on funds. Are there sources for used Japanese engines somewhere? Also, I have an engine lift, so I am thinking of having my teenage son help me replace the engine. Suggestions?

[matt167]

There are JDM EJ20's that will work but they are hard to find now. Your best bet would be a 1995-1998 EJ22E from an Automatic car which will give you the EGR that your car needs. All EJ25D ( what your car came with ) have EGR in the USDM markets. Only Auto EJ22E's do..

 

The EJ22E willl plug and play into your car and they generally cost about $4-500 for a decent engine. You need the exhaust Y pipe if going 1996-1998 ( single port ) engine. 1995 Y pipe is the same as EJ25D ( dual port )

[Leitah]

Thanks, matt167, I am completely in the dark when it comes to engines, vernacular, etc, so would you mind explaining what the terms you have used mean, JDM EJ20. I'll google it to.

[Leitah]

Ok, I'm on it. I googled and I'm finding information, I'll look into,the older automatic engine.

[montana tom]

Call foreign engines  -1-800-552-1595  they are located in coeur d alene Idaho and lynwood Washington, they should be able to help you, and they ship.   

[Leitah]

Thanks, Montana Tom!!!

[GaryRI]

I would go to www.car-part.com to get a notion of what a used engine near you would cost. It works well for the East Coast.