What does a 2.5 look like?

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So I'm looking to buy a late 90's Legacy and of course don't want a Phase 1 EJ2.5. How will a 2.5 be visually different from the 2.2 in all my previous Legacy's.

[EcksJay]

The easiest way will be to look at the inside of the hood after it's lifted up. It will say EJ25 (IIRC) near the vacuum hose diagram/emissions sticker. The other way is to look down on the timing belt cover. There should be a sticker that starts with EJ25.

If your concern is Phase 1 or Phase 2, I think the biggest difference is DOHC vs. SOHC. I did find a SOHC 2.5 in a 99' Legacy at a junk yard. The easiest way to tell is just by simply taking the cover off. If it's anything like the 2001 2.5 SOHC, it should have a little segment that is held on by three bolts. (10 mm socket, IIRC)

 

Hope this helps

 

Also, here are some pics of my 2001 2.5 engine

 

 

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So I'm looking to buy a late 90's Legacy and of course don't want a Phase 1 EJ2.5. How will a 2.5 be visually different from the 2.2 in all my previous Legacy's.

 

IN you case, it's easy : there were no 2.5L in 1990. The 2.5L first appeared in 1996.

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IN you case, it's easy : there were no 2.5L in 1990. The 2.5L first appeared in 1996.

 

Sorry, just realized i misread your post. Must be too early to read "late"...

[RallyKeith]

Easiest way to tell is by looking on the top of the engine block just behind and to the left of the crank pulley. It will say EJ22 for a 2.2 and EJ25 for a 2.5

Also, phase one EJ25s have two camshafts on each side where as the Phase 2 engines have only one camshaft on each side and look similar to your early Legacy engine.

 

Keith