{"product_id":"jdm-03-05-subaru-ej20-2-0l-sohc-engine-ej25-replacement-forester-outback-legacy-ej253","title":"JDM 03-05 Subaru EJ20 2.0L SOHC Engine EJ25 Replacement Forester Outback Legacy EJ253 — Approx. 61,000 Miles — Cracked Timing Belt Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJDM 2003–2005 Subaru EJ20 2.0L SOHC Engine with EGR — EJ253 Replacement for Forester \/ Outback \/ Legacy — Approx. 61,000 Miles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The timing belt cover on this engine is broken\/cracked. Please replace it with the cover from your original engine before installation. Priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine Japanese-domestic-market EJ20 SOHC, imported directly from Japan by JDM Alliance. Serial EJ20-C615055. Pictures are of the actual engine — what you see is what you get.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSOHC EJ20\u003c\/strong\u003e is the JDM 2.0L version of Subaru's EJ flat-four. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e the 2.5L EJ253 fitted to US-market Forester, Outback, and Legacy — it is the smaller-displacement JDM counterpart, widely used as a durable replacement for EJ253-powered cars. \u003cstrong\u003eYou must use the intake manifold from your original engine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine code: EJ20 — 2.0L SOHC flat-four, with EGR valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial: EJ20-C615055\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMileage: approx. 61,000 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspiration: naturally aspirated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: imported directly from Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible vehicles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e2003–2005 Subaru Forester \/ Outback \/ Legacy 2.5L — as a replacement for the EJ253 (confirm with your mechanic)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete engine — block \u0026amp; heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel rail \u0026amp; injectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntake manifold (you must use your original intake manifold — see note)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrottle body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower steering pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnything else shown in the photos is included unless otherwise noted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The timing belt cover is broken\/cracked — replace it with the one from your original engine. You must use your original intake manifold from your original engine. Transmission, ECU, and wiring harness are not included. Some applications require transferring external accessories (sensors, brackets, pulleys) from your original engine, or using this engine as a long block. Installation is not included. A contact phone number is required so the freight carrier can schedule delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the 2.0L JDM SOHC EJ20 — not the 2.5L US-market EJ253 and not the turbocharged EJ20X\/EJ255. Please confirm fitment for your specific vehicle with your mechanic before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e90-day replacement warranty. Full terms at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jdmalliancela.com\/pages\/warranty\"\u003ejdmalliancela.com\/pages\/warranty\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJDM Alliance — Los Angeles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShips from our LA warehouse at 5993 Malburg Way, Vernon, CA 90058 — local pickup available. Questions on fitment or freight? Call or text \u003ca href=\"tel:+14428880318\"\u003e(442) 888-0318\u003c\/a\u003e. Imported direct from Japan: no middlemen, real photos, real engines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Subaru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46922239181037,"sku":"","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/0932\/0685\/files\/drk_1.jpg?v=1724582003","url":"https:\/\/jdmalliancela.com\/products\/jdm-03-05-subaru-ej20-2-0l-sohc-engine-ej25-replacement-forester-outback-legacy-ej253","provider":"JDM Alliance LA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}