I'm considering buying a really nice '05 Legacy with what sounds to be a bad rod bearing. I've rebuilt motorcycle engines, and replaced bearings in my 5MT without any difficulty, so I'm thinking this is something I can do- although I'm expecting it to take me a while. I'm trying to count the cost before I decide whether to buy this car. I know I'll need to buy a gasket set (including newer multi-layered head gaskets,) timing belt, and I'll either need my crank turned and oversized bearings, or possibly can use this:1997 2007 Impreza Legacy Forester 2458cc 2 5L Crankshaft Kit | eBay
I'm thinking I might be able to pull this off for under $1K if the bearing is all that's bad. Am I missing anything? Anyone have advice on the overall project, such as pitfalls particular to the EJ25? Thanks!
I'm thinking I might be able to pull this off for under $1K if the bearing is all that's bad. Am I missing anything? Anyone have advice on the overall project, such as pitfalls particular to the EJ25? Thanks!