2009 Impreza 2.5 engine swap

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has anybody swapped a 2.5 engine in a 2009 Impreza. my boy blew a connecting rod thru the top of the engine. I just ordered a used engine and I am going to swap it myself. Is there any pit falls I should be aware of ?

I have swapped many engines in my time but never a Subaru. it is an automatic, can I pull it out of the top, or dose it need to go out the bottom. looks like I can bring it thru the top. Do I need any special tool's for the job?

Gas line tools. trany line tools, is there any thing special about how the tranny mates to the engine? ac tools or can I just pull them off to the side. look like I could lay it all over the fender.

 

How long should it take start to finish?

 

Thank for any insite.

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[wtdash]

Welcome to the USMB,

 

This POST on another Subie site may prove helpful.

 

I'm not experienced w/the newer 2005+ stuff.......so may be some more gotchas.

 

Engine can come out the top. Remember to ensure the Torque Converter/TC stays w/the trans! Remove the 4 bolts to the flex plate, and then once there's room between engine and trans strap that TC in place.

 

P/S pump  and AC can be set aside - no need to remove completely or deal w/recharging AC.

Edited September 8, 2016 by wtdash