Early 2000s Forester XT engine swap

[moseshart]

I am in the market for a 1st-2nd gen forester xt. I have seen a lot that have bodies that are in good shape, but really high mileage on the motor. Eventually, I would like to STI swap it, but until I feel I am confident in my mechanical experience, I would like something a little easier. So my question is, how hard is it to swap a lower mileage xt motor into a forester?

 

[JimTheMechanic]

I am in the market for a 1st-2nd gen forester xt. I have seen a lot that have bodies that are in good shape, but really high mileage on the motor. Eventually, I would like to STI swap it, but until I feel I am confident in my mechanical experience, I would like something a little easier. So my question is, how hard is it to swap a lower mileage xt motor into a forester?

 

[JimTheMechanic]

NDEVICENOT so hard if u have a nice garage
take you time

Most if the wirk is up top

manual car make it easier IF U DONT FORVE JOIN WITH TRANS

EVENLY GENTLY MATE THE 2s
engine to trans

i did many
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