# 98 Forrester Subaru 2.5 liter engine

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-forrester-subaru-2-5-liter-engine/7263>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [November 14, 2007, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-forrester-subaru-2-5-liter-engine/7263 "2007-11-14T13:23:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![paigey54](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d07c76/32.png) [@paigey54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paigey54)\
**Post date:** [November 14, 2007, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-forrester-subaru-2-5-liter-engine/7263/1 "2007-11-14T13:23:10Z")

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Help, my Subaru engine blew up in W.Va. The mechanic who has it says to replace it with a used 2.2 engine, which was a better engine. The cost is minimal compared to a new Jasper. What should I do? I live 250 miles away from w.va.

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**Author:** ![andrew\_j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/91b2a8/32.png) [@andrew\_j](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew_j)\
**Post date:** [November 14, 2007, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/98-forrester-subaru-2-5-liter-engine/7263/2 "2007-11-14T15:11:16Z")

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The truth is the 2.2L much more reliable of an engine. The 2.5L in Subaru of the 96-2000 vintage is known to blow head gaskets (I assume your issue). If the cost is minimal for the 2.2L it may be a viable solution although your distance makes it a risky proposition and unknown condition. If the mechanic knows Subaru’s the swap is not difficult. You will get less power out of the engine but a bit better mileage to in the bargain.

Not sure what the engine cost is from Jasper but I would trust this company much more, [http://www.ccrengines.com/](http://www.ccrengines.com/) , they are experts in rebuilding any Subaru engine and have techniques to address the poor head gaskets used in the original Subaru 2.5L motor. I would advise to contact ccr before proceeding.

best of luck