Subaru Forester engine

Asked by Firemanbnalley Aug 23, 2019 at 04:29 PM about the 2001 Subaru Forester S

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2001 Subaru Forester that won't stop
overheating. I've already spent $2400 on a head
gasket/timing belt/ water pump job. I also have a
2010 Forester that is totalled but the motor is
good. Will the 2010 motor fit into the 2001?

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GuruSW818 answered 5 years ago

Yes. But before transplanting the heart, check that the coolant plumbing is all ok: First, back-flush the rear heater hoses to assure there's no blockage; same with radiator, inc cleaning exterior debris; assure that t-stat is the original large-bore OE type. If percolation continues then indeed you've blown HGs. Possibly the heads weren't checked for flatness the first time, or torqued incorrectly. It happens. That said, a 19 yr old F is a poor candidate for investment, eh? Here in the rustbelt we toss most mid-noughts Subies quickly. Good luck. Ern TSG/B

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Chris answered 5 years ago

I’ve only known 99-05/06 as interchangeable. How much more work is that for the 2010 to swap Ern?

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