Need an engine for a 1999 Legacy Outback

[tr_car_nut]

I'm looking at a 1999 Legacy Outback wagon automatic with about 107K miles that has a bad bearing (very loud). I can't seem to find a used engine at the salvage yards. Are there other years that will interchange with this car or do I have to buy the 1999 motor? I don't supposed it's practical to replace the bearings and possibly the crankshaft? This car has a rebuilt transmission, new brakes and a few other repairs that added up to more then $3000 in service. Any suggestions or places to find a used motor would be greatly appreciated?

[decke48]

all EJ25d from 97-99 legacys and 98 impreza rs are the same mechanicly

[tr_car_nut]

Okay that's what I thought. Are the earlier pre '97 SOHC and the '97-'99 DOHC? From what I see it looks like it is a major engine disassembly to get the rod bearings and cranshaft out of the engine.

[decke48]

96 2.5 are still dohc just had differant heads and pistons. machanic lash and differnent valves 10:1 comp ratio

[anothernord]

There are always used engines on eBay, some of them are fairly cheap. Depending on the costs of labor and parts to rebuild your engine, it may be cheaper to buy a new short block.

[sexystover]

yea u have to tare the block all the way down to do bearings...

check nasioc and rs25 for a block .. and just bolt your heads to it