1998 Outback Build

AusTas75 · Post by **AusTas75** » Sat Jun 18, 2016 6:00 pm

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.

Bumpty · Post by **Bumpty** » Sat Jun 18, 2016 6:24 pm

Anything from the L series you can pinch for this?

AusTas75 · Post by **AusTas75** » Sat Jun 18, 2016 6:38 pm

[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.

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Sat Jun 18, 2016 7:15 pm

Yep that's nasty!

Cheers

Bennie

AusTas75 · Post by **AusTas75** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 8:42 pm

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

Post by **Bantum** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 1:21 am

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 ...

AusTas75 · Post by **AusTas75** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 6:55 pm

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

outback · Post by **outback** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 7:04 pm

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..

AusTas75 · Post by **AusTas75** » Tue Jun 28, 2016 9:04 pm

Yeah I will be taking quite a few photos lol