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So with the demise of my L Series I have purchased a 1998 Outback limited model. It has a EJ25D Engine that was overheated to the point that the ignition leads melted
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So a replacement engine will need to be found. It has dual sun roofs and everything is in working order.

My plans so far are:

1. Source a replacement engine.
2. Add a lift kit not sure what way I will go with this.
3. Custom Roo Bar which should improve aproach angles.

After this is who knows.

Anything from the L series you can pinch for this?

[quote="Bumpty"]Anything from the L series you can pinch for this?[/QUOTE
Unfortunately I doubt it but I am going back out to the old girl on Monday with the hope of at least recovering the lift kit and roobar but I will be surprised if it has not already been stripped. But worth the trip to see if it is.

Yep that's nasty!

Cheers

Bennie

Well an update on how things are travelling, I got a quote for $2200 for a second hand engine and installation with out the instalation the engine would still cost $1850 by itself.

And another wreckers is wanting $1100 for just an engine. I have puled out plenty of EA81's and EA82's engines and from looking at the EJ25D engine it looks pretty straight forward. I have watched quite a few you tube videos on doing this, but my only concern is the electrics and the ECU do I need to do anything special with regards to the electric connectors and the ECU or is it just plug everything back together connect the battery and it should start ? Any tips would greatly apreciated

I'd keep the old motor for spare bits + make sure to get a similar 'new' engine to same specs as old ( Also make sure to get one with the wiring loom attached ) then it should be a simple mater of swapping everything over - you could do that yourself to save money, or if not capable ( like me ) - find a mate who can ...

Cheers, Bantum ...

Thanks Bantum, That is exactly what I will be doing.

I had to pull the motor out of my 2001 outback. There are a few little tricks but if you have watched enough vids on youtube and your half handy with a spanner you will be fine.
Just take a few photos of what you unplug so you know what to plug back in..
If I can do it anyone can..
Good luck..

Yeah I will be taking quite a few photos lol