Stevo F Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 I will soon be having a complete timing belt/ idler/ tensioner job done on my '98 Legacy with the 2.2 liter engine since it is due. Since we also noticed bubbling in the radiator when revving the motor, as well as pushing some coolant out of the radiator, probably a good idea to do headgaskets at the same time. I'm going with an Aisin timing kit as I have on my other Subaru's, but what is a good brand of MLS headgasket for the EJ22? I know people like using OEM EJ255 headgaskets for EJ25's, but I don't believe Subaru ever made an MLS gasket that fits the phase 1 EJ22's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Get Subaru OEM gaskets. MLS gaskets are not designed for that engine and the gasket used is too thick for MLS to be appropriate. Factory Subaru gaskets were never a problem on the EJ22. Resurface the heads properly. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Original Subaru gaskets are all that engine needs. In addition to being properly repaired of course. Resurface and follow the FSM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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