98legacy-gt Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 i have a ej25d in my 98 LGT and it has some sort of knocking that sounds like a tensioner knocking but seems internal. i was told to start looking for a new engine? but it seems fine when i drive it. so? if i was to swap what should i put in it with out having to spend a fortune??? any suggestions with reasonable backup would be greaaattt thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOHCEJ22E1 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 i have a ej25d in my 98 LGT and it has some sort of knocking that sounds like a tensioner knocking but seems internal. i was told to start looking for a new engine? but it seems fine when i drive it. so? if i was to swap what should i put in it with out having to spend a fortune??? any suggestions with reasonable backup would be greaaattt thanks!! If you want it to last & keep going, an EJ22E will suffice. If you want to keep your TQ & HP, install another EJ25D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98legacy-gt Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 ugghhh such a decision.. i love having the power that the 2.5 delivers but i know about the many problems it has.. what about a 2.0 wrx swap?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 buy a mechanic's stethoscope ($3 at harbor freight, $10 at your local parts store) and and identify the noise. it could well be the tensioner. the 98 has one that will make noise as it ages. i hear if you disconnect the plug wire on the cylinder with the bad rod bearing the noise will stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOHCEJ22E1 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 ugghhh such a decision.. i love having the power that the 2.5 delivers but i know about the many problems it has.. what about a 2.0 wrx swap?? That will not work without heavy re-wiring to plug into the ECU (stock intake wiring, cam & crank gears/triggers are different & will keep the EJ205 from starting on a stock EJ25D ECU) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98legacy-gt Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 thanks for the guidence guys! think i will try to keep the 2.5 and mod it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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