99 Legacy L DJ22 stock DOHC?

drstenso · 03-22-2013, 12:32 AM

I recently purchased a 99 legacy sedan 2.2L, initial research revealed it is one of the DOHC EJ22's...

I have since heard much deliberation on whether or not this motor even exists.

Short of taking off the valve covers. I called Roy Robinson Subaru of Marysville Washington and a service writer confirmed it was dohc.

However, since my initial research and his word I have yet to find any information on the all mighty interwebs to support this.

Is it some rare ej222?

I would greatly appreciate some real knowledge on this.
If it helps my vin is 4s3 bd4354 x6260226

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drstenso · 03-26-2013, 11:28 PM

Nothing? I know there's some knowledge out there

tibug · 03-26-2013, 11:34 PM

I think you have a SOHC EJ22. As far as I know, there has never been a DOHC EJ22. The EJ25 that was available on the GT and Outback models of the Legacy was a DOHC.

tibug · 03-26-2013, 11:38 PM

Also, you can just look at the plastic timing cover to be certain. If it looks like this:

...it is a SOHC

If it looks like this:

You've got a DOHC...

kiyo1990 · 03-27-2013, 09:18 AM

Glad you got your answer, hope it really is a dohc. That would be neat

drstenso · 03-27-2013, 10:20 AM

About to got take a peak now that it's light out, I'll keep my fingers crossed. But not holding my breath.

tibug · 03-27-2013, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiyo1990

Glad you got your answer, hope it really is a dohc. That would be neat

Ha, it would be, but the only DOHC of that year was the EJ25...I'm not too well versed in Subaru's overseas engines, but a quick google search tells me that the only EJ22 DOHC was a turbocharged model only available overseas...like I said, that's beyond my knowledge.

BE5Legacy · 03-28-2013, 01:33 PM

USDM ej22 only came sohc

beaconhillkilla · 05-13-2013, 11:46 PM

Someone may have just swapped heads. Although on a N/A motor I don't really see the point, but not to say it could have happened.

beaconhillkilla · 05-13-2013, 11:47 PM

Also, just check on top of the block to see what is stamped on it. If it says ej22, then my vote is someone swapped the heads.

03-22-2013, 12:32 AM	#1
drstenso Scooby Newbie Member#: 233304 Join Date: Dec 2009 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Everett, WA Vehicle: 1999 Legacy Dark Red Mica Pearl	99 Legacy L DJ22 stock DOHC? I recently purchased a 99 legacy sedan 2.2L, initial research revealed it is one of the DOHC EJ22's... I have since heard much deliberation on whether or not this motor even exists. Short of taking off the valve covers. I called Roy Robinson Subaru of Marysville Washington and a service writer confirmed it was dohc. However, since my initial research and his word I have yet to find any information on the all mighty interwebs to support this. Is it some rare ej222? I would greatly appreciate some real knowledge on this. If it helps my vin is 4s3 bd4354 x6260226 * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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03-26-2013, 11:28 PM	#2
drstenso Scooby Newbie Member#: 233304 Join Date: Dec 2009 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Everett, WA Vehicle: 1999 Legacy Dark Red Mica Pearl	Nothing? I know there's some knowledge out there

03-26-2013, 11:34 PM	#3
tibug Scooby Specialist Member#: 273906 Join Date: Feb 2011 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Little House on the Prarie Vehicle: 1831 Conestoga Wagon My oxen all died.	I think you have a SOHC EJ22. As far as I know, there has never been a DOHC EJ22. The EJ25 that was available on the GT and Outback models of the Legacy was a DOHC.

03-26-2013, 11:38 PM	#4
tibug Scooby Specialist Member#: 273906 Join Date: Feb 2011 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Little House on the Prarie Vehicle: 1831 Conestoga Wagon My oxen all died.	Also, you can just look at the plastic timing cover to be certain. If it looks like this: ...it is a SOHC If it looks like this: You've got a DOHC...

03-27-2013, 09:18 AM	#5
kiyo1990 Scooby Newbie Member#: 337674 Join Date: Nov 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Aurora, Illinois Vehicle: 1997 Legacy GT Red	Glad you got your answer, hope it really is a dohc. That would be neat

03-27-2013, 10:20 AM	#6
drstenso Scooby Newbie Member#: 233304 Join Date: Dec 2009 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Everett, WA Vehicle: 1999 Legacy Dark Red Mica Pearl	About to got take a peak now that it's light out, I'll keep my fingers crossed. But not holding my breath.

03-28-2013, 01:33 PM	#8
BE5Legacy Scooby Newbie Member#: 347875 Join Date: Feb 2013 Vehicle: 2005 LGT	USDM ej22 only came sohc

05-13-2013, 11:46 PM	#9
beaconhillkilla Scooby Specialist Member#: 174710 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle Vehicle: 1992 Legacy SS	Someone may have just swapped heads. Although on a N/A motor I don't really see the point, but not to say it could have happened.

05-13-2013, 11:47 PM	#10
beaconhillkilla Scooby Specialist Member#: 174710 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle Vehicle: 1992 Legacy SS	Also, just check on top of the block to see what is stamped on it. If it says ej22, then my vote is someone swapped the heads.