These are Phase 2 engines with open deck block, new SOHC heads and lightweight pistons. Since 1998 Subaru began to produce EJ201/EJ202 engines. And 2003-2009 Subaru Legacy BL became less powerful – 140 HP at 5,600 rpm.īesides, 1989-1999 Legacy sometimes have EJ20D engines with DOHC heads. 1998-2004 Legacy power was increased to 155 HP. Power of Legacy 2 and Subaru Impreza of the 1st generation was increased to 135 horsepower. It showed the power 125 HP at 5,500 rpm, and torque 172 Nm at 4,500 rpm. The first version of this engine was called EJ20E and it was installed on Subaru Legacy. The recommended interval of replacement of timing belt for EJ20 is for each 60,000 miles of mileage (100,000 km). Camshafts are set in motion with the help of timing belt. Diameter of intake valves is 36 mm, exhaust valves is 32 mm, valve stem diameter is 6 mm. On the block two aluminum heads are installed, one camshaft on each and 4 valves on the cylinder. Inside of it crankshaft with a piston stroke of 75 mm is installed, connecting rods length is 130.5 mm, cylinder diameter is 92 mm, piston compression height is 32.7 mm. Its cylinder block deck height is 201 mm. EJ20 engine has aluminum flat-four cylinder block, with cast-iron dry sleeves. This 2-liter motor replaced 1.8 liter EA82. It was the first representative of the legendary EJ series. In 1989 Subaru Legacy introduced EJ20 engine which later became the basic for the whole brand. Subaru EJ20 engine reliability, problems and repair Normal engine operating temperature, ☌ (F)
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