Fel-Pro Head Gasket - Same Part for EJ222 and EJ251/3?

wtdash · 01-24-2021, 06:50 PM

Headgasket part number: Fel-pro 26415 PT

Application shows this for BOTH the EJ222 ('99-'01 2.2) and the '99+ EJ251 / EJ253 ('99+ 2.5).

How Is That Possible????

The OEM EJ222 P/N: 11044AA542

Why I ask: EJ22E + EJ25D hybrid

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yarrgh · 01-25-2021, 02:16 PM

22 has smaller bore size, but the sealing parts are the same.

Kostamojen · 01-25-2021, 10:03 PM

Don't use **** Felpro gaskets.

wtdash · 01-25-2021, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Kostamojen

Don't use **** Felpro gaskets.

I've seen your posts for many years and respect your opinion, but many others (on other Subie sites) approve of their use. Supposedly they've improved.

car_freak85 · 01-26-2021, 04:33 PM

When I rebuilt the SOHC EJ253 in our '99 Forester I just used the OEM MLM EJ257 head gaskets on the recommendation. The coolant ports aren't a dead match, but the engine isn't overstressed and has never run too hot or too cool. EJ257 gaskets also do away with the gasket coating, the root of oil leaks.

Bluefoton · 02-02-2021, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by car_freak85

When I rebuilt the SOHC EJ253 in our '99 Forester I just used the OEM MLM EJ257 head gaskets on the recommendation. The coolant ports aren't a dead match, but the engine isn't overstressed and has never run too hot or too cool. EJ257 gaskets also do away with the gasket coating, the root of oil leaks.

Likewise, I had them installed on my 03 when HGs blew up. They're more solid and a notch thinner as well, raising your compression ratio by 0.1 (no kidding, calculated it out of boredom...)

01-24-2021, 06:50 PM	#1
wtdash Scooby Specialist Member#: 59182 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N. Idaho Vehicle: 2002 WRX GG>> 2016 Focus RS	Fel-Pro Head Gasket - Same Part for EJ222 and EJ251/3? Headgasket part number: Fel-pro 26415 PT Application shows this for BOTH the EJ222 ('99-'01 2.2) and the '99+ EJ251 / EJ253 ('99+ 2.5). How Is That Possible???? The OEM EJ222 P/N: 11044AA542 Why I ask: EJ22E + EJ25D hybrid * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by wtdash; 01-25-2021 at 03:40 PM.

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01-25-2021, 02:16 PM	#2
yarrgh Scooby Specialist Member#: 80465 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Denver Vehicle: 2001 2.5RS Black Diamond Pearl	22 has smaller bore size, but the sealing parts are the same.

01-25-2021, 10:03 PM	#3
Kostamojen Scooby Guru Member#: 2272 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Fire Caves Vehicle: 1999 2019 Macan 4cyl 93 FWD Base Imp WRX swap	Don't use **** Felpro gaskets.

01-26-2021, 04:33 PM	#5
car_freak85 Scooby Specialist Member#: 13530 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Cascadia Vehicle: EA63 , EA81T, EJ20G, EJ205	When I rebuilt the SOHC EJ253 in our '99 Forester I just used the OEM MLM EJ257 head gaskets on the recommendation. The coolant ports aren't a dead match, but the engine isn't overstressed and has never run too hot or too cool. EJ257 gaskets also do away with the gasket coating, the root of oil leaks.