msmithmmx Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 I have a 96 2.5 OBW that I am doing the head gasket on. The harmonic balancer was shot and needed to be replaced. I found one from a 98 2.5 Forester for 15 bucks at the bone yard. They look different but my guess is they can be interchanged. Here is a pic, the original is on the left. Does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screwbaru2 Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Is there much of a weight difference between the two? If the weight is close and the ID's are the same why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankosolder2 Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Well, I am AT THIS VERY MOMENT trying an experiment; my Dad's '95 legacy 2.2 shredded its harmonic balancer (same as the "open front" one you picture) and I'm replacing it with a closed front one from the old ej25 engine I have in the garage. It seems to bolt up fine, but I haven't fired the car up yet. Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankosolder2 Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Got the "closed face" style pulley installed. Works great. (Have only driven about 10 miles, but I don't forsee any issues.) I think you're probably safe to swap at will. Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmithmmx Posted May 4, 2008 Author Share Posted May 4, 2008 I agree, I looked at it closer and it just a rubber insert that seals it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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