Replacing a 2.5 in a 99 Outback

[Rp23g7]

Hey everyone, i am replacing a engine in a 99 Outback, a 2.5 Automatic,

 

I bought a used engine from a reputable place in Oklahoma, it had good reviews at least.

 

I chose a Automatic when i ordered it, but they sent a engine with a clutch.

 

Can i just replace the pressure plate/flywheel with the flex plate/torque converter from my engine or is the crank different?

 

Thanks

[lmdew]

Yes, your flex plate will bolt right up.  The biggest thing is to have a matching EGR.  If your current engine has an EGR you need an EGR on the new engine.

 

There are some work around's but since you bought the engine, I'm pretty sure you ensured they should match.

 

Reseal the rear breather plate while the flywheel/flex plate are off with Gray RTV.

 

A good used 95-98 2.2 engine would be a good option.

[Rp23g7]

thanks, one more question, its probably easier to pull the half shafts and pull the trans with the engine rather than trying to line up everything in the car correct?

[dp213]

In my opinion, easier to pull just the motor. They line up pretty easy when going back in. Make sure 1 of the torque converter bolts are centered in the access he on top and then you can crank the motor by hand to line up the flex plate

[lmdew]

Much easier to leave the trans in the car!

 

Make sure you keep the TC fully seated in the trans and push it away from the flex plate once all 4 bolts are removed.  It will move back about an 1/8"

 

You will have to jack the trans about an 1" and 1/2 to allow the flex plate to clear the cross member.  Don't jack on the pan as it will dent.

[wallyblackburn]

Only diffs I've seen in MT vs. AT engines are:

 

- 4 studs in engine to tranny instead of 2 (makes no diff, just have to buy a couple nuts and you'll have couple bolts left over)

- a "retainer" on top of the crank sprocket to keep the timing belt from jumping around on a quick decal (like a downshift)

 

Good luck!

Wally