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That's interesting about blown head gaskets in DOHC engines. The head gasket blew on my original engine after about 100,000 km. Had it repaired through Subaru Docklands but they didn't tighten the belt idler assembly properly and it fell off a week or so later, which resulted in the valves hitting t...

The engine is an EJ25D so it's a DOHC - 2nd generation? On the plate in the engine compartment it says the engine type is EJ25DNWDJE. Do all those letters mean anything? As an aside, why did 3rd generation engines go to SOHC from DOHC? What was the technical reason? To answer the earlier question I ...

Thanks Bennie. Yes, it's a 2.5 litre. Found a 130,000 km motor in a wreckers for $1300. Just checking my options before I jump.

My 1998 Liberty RX sedan has a seized engine. Does anyone know of reputable organisations in metro Melbourne (SE suburbs) that can supply and fit a change-over or second-hand motor? I'm getting a quote from a Subaru dealership but suspect the cost will be significant so I'd like to know the alternat...