Cooked EJ22 - Options?

[AndrewT]

heh, the simple fact that it's got "Legacy" written on the car means it's a private import so comparing it to locally sold cars is going to add to confusion.

Yeah looks like your best bet will be to find a replacement EJ18 short motor, then it will be a fairly simple weekend job to swap in and use all the existing electronics to run it.

If you want to change to a multipoint injected EJ system like all the Aussie Subaru's have then it's a fairly involved conversion from a wiring perspective. Not too complex for someone in the know with that side of things, but complex for your average home mechanic.

[Jock]

EJ18!?
Cheers
AP

Na I originally thought the mess in under the dash was something to do with an immobiliser

Think I may just stick with an EJ18 save stuffing around

The same wreckers just happened to have an EJ18 out of a 94 Impreza, done 120,000. Same deal $1100

From what people are saying that seems a bit steep, so I might have a look in a few other places

Like here:
http://www.brisbanemotorimports.com.au/ ... ubaru/ej18

Half the price

[TOONGA]

when you add another 1300 dollars to the 1100 dollar price tag you can buy a recon short block.

$550 is a way better price but if you hunt around a bit more you could do even better

TOONGA

[Jock]

when you add another 1300 dollars to the 1100 dollar price tag you can buy a recon short block.

$550 is a way better price but if you hunt around a bit more you could do even better

TOONGA

No worries

Any hints on places to look?

[d_generate]

Most people throw them away, a mate of mine sold one with 70k on it for $90 with wiring & computer, you really need to to join something like RSLC or some Impreza forums, possibly REXNET and put a wanted add up, heaps of people have done conversions and have the old motors laying in their sheds, you may also be able to use a 2L block, ask Al on RSLC, he knows pretty much everything about what will fit what & may have a spare motor laying around or be able to get you one cheap.
Here is Al's web site, call or email explaining the problem & hopefully he'll be able to help you out.
http://amauto.com.au/

[Jock]

Most people throw them away, a mate of mine sold one with 70k on it for $90 with wiring & computer, you really need to to join something like RSLC or some Impreza forums, possibly REXNET and put a wanted add up, heaps of people have done conversions and have the old motors laying in their sheds, you may also be able to use a 2L block, ask Al on RSLC, he knows pretty much everything about what will fit what & may have a spare motor laying around or be able to get you one cheap.
Here is Al's web site, call or email explaining the problem & hopefully he'll be able to help you out.
http://amauto.com.au/

Thanks for that mate

Think I joined the RSLC forum, I'll stick an ad up

If you have any other mates selling them with low ks sing out haha

[Jock]

Most people throw them away, a mate of mine sold one with 70k on it for $90 with wiring & computer, you really need to to join something like RSLC or some Impreza forums, possibly REXNET and put a wanted add up, heaps of people have done conversions and have the old motors laying in their sheds, you may also be able to use a 2L block, ask Al on RSLC, he knows pretty much everything about what will fit what & may have a spare motor laying around or be able to get you one cheap.
Here is Al's web site, call or email explaining the problem & hopefully he'll be able to help you out.
http://amauto.com.au/

Thanks for that mate

Think I joined the RSLC forum, I'll stick an ad up

If you have any other mates selling them with low ks sing out haha

[RSR 555]

I have one from an Impreza (about a 97 model) not sure how many kms? was going to fit it into Gleno's L until we stripped the Liberty. You can have it for $300 but I'm not sure what freight from WA will be to you? maybe you can make some calls?

Cheers,
Paul

[Jock]

Well it's back on the road.

Many thanks to all of you for your help

If anyone wants an EJ18 with slightly scored bores and two warped heads minus a few parts. Sing out and I'll gladly sling it your way

[El_Freddo]

So did you end up with a replacement EJ18 or EJ22?

Cheers

Bennie

[Jock]

I got hold of an EJ18 from an Impreza and swapped the camshaft, distributor and front timing pulley

Saved stuffing about to much, mum needed her car back