Which is better a Subaru Forester or a rebuilt Subaru?
In many cases, rebuilt Subaru Forester Engines actually have better reliability than used Subaru Forester Engines. They include upgraded Subaru Forester parts approved by the manufacturer that replace original equipment that has been found faulty.
What to do when replacing a Subaru Forester engine?
1) Any sohc 2.5 will drop in place of any other. 2) Check if you need an EGR. 3) Use your intake, wiring harness, crossover pipe, and peripherals. 4) Either inspect or re-use your left cam and crank pulley. FHI liked to change the cam and crank sensor firing points.
How can you tell if a Subaru has a head gasket replacement?
Visit Torque News homepage for more stories. The signs that a Subaru engine might need the head gaskets replaced are white exhaust from the tailpipe, milky white oil on the dipstick, the engine overheats, and exhaust bubbles in the coolant reservoir. What if you already own an older Subaru Forester, Outback or Impreza?
What to know when buying a Subaru Impreza?
If you are looking to buy an older Subaru Forester, Outback, or Impreza, make sure you check the vehicle for engine leaks, pull the dipstick and check for a white milky substance, and most importantly, ask the owner for maintenance records. If the vehicle has been serviced regularly, it’s far less likely to need expensive engine repairs.
Why did I replace the spark plugs on my Subaru Forester?
This vehicle developed a misfire due to running the spark plugs for nearly 115k miles. Unfortunately, the spark plug wire boot for cylinder #1 was damaged due to spark energy burning a hole through it, so I went ahead and replaced the entire set of spark plug wires.
When does a Subaru boxer engine start to have problems?
Consumer Reports says the older Subaru models using this engine will typically start to have head gasket issues around 90,000 to 150,000 miles. The reason the Boxer engine seems to be more prone to have this problem is because of the engine design.
Is the 2009 Subaru Forester engine swap compatible?
2009 – Engine Swap Compatibility? Recently my Forester has started that dreaded engine death knock that I have been reading about and I have found out that I have a bad rod bearings in my 2009 Forester Limited 2.5X.
What kind of engine does a Subaru Forester have?
My friend’s dad has a 2010 Subaru Forester that he needed an engine swap done too. I ended up finding a 2009 Subaru Impreza sport wagon that had just had the timing belt and heads done to it but got smashed up and I purchased it for $800 both ej25 blocks. The engine itself out of the 09 Impreza was a direct swap.
Can a Subaru Forester be swapped for a Impreza?
Currently I’m swapping the Forester is wiring harness onto the ’09 Impreza engine, on further analysis of the two harnesses I did notice that the wiring pin locations are different between the two models, just slightly, and the only connector difference is the coil pack from what I can see.
Are there any swaps on this forum for SG Foresters?
There are plenty of swaps on this forum! Mikedrives01 has an EJ257 swapped in his SF I’m sure the SG foresters would be easier to swap since the XT is in the US but it would be the 255 block in those. I’m sure it’d be easier to just start with an XT but that’s no fun!
In many cases, rebuilt Subaru Forester Engines actually have better reliability than used Subaru Forester Engines. They include upgraded Subaru Forester parts approved by the manufacturer that replace original equipment that has been found faulty.
The 2.5 XT Limited, the sole turbocharged model, includes a premium package with leather-trimmed upholstery and sporty electroluminescent gauge pointers.
Is the Subaru Impreza compatible with the forester?
Some trims of the Subaru Impreza are also compatible with the Forester. Fuel type – You can select between gasoline, diesel, and hybrid engines depending on the fuel system installed in your Forester. You should make sure that you find a compatible engine for the fuel system to avoid the need to redo the fuel system.
When did the 2007 Subaru Forester come out?
No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. 1st owner purchased on 12/23/06 and owned in CO until 05/18/09 • 2nd owner purchased on 05/18/09 and owned in CO until 04/14/21. 1st owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 7,981 miles/year.