Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Asked on August 30, 2021
I have a ’99 Subaru Legacy Outback, and I’m working on getting the engine (EJ25) back into the car after replacing the head gaskets. I got the four bolts that attach through the transmission tightened already, but when I set the engine down, the bolts on the bottom don’t line up with the engine mount slots on the frame.
Last time I had the engine out, I was able (after like 4 hours) to get it lined up by lifting the engine up and backward with the cherry picker. That didn’t work this time. What can I do to get the engine shifted backward that inch or so?
There is a piece often referred to as a dog bone in the engine compartment. It's actually the pitch stop mount, bolted to the firewall and the engine (mount? I don't have the car in front of me right now). Unbolt this from the engine, and the engine will slide right in.
Correct answer by Cullub on August 30, 2021
Until you have ALL the bolts for engine and transmission threaded don't tighten ANY of them.
Answered by Tim Nevins on August 30, 2021
The transmission is out of position - usually when the transmission mount is a little worn.
The best solution? once the engine is mated to the transmission, put a block of wood on a solid part of the engine (the crank is good), and use a crowbar to push the engine back while an assistant lowers the engine slowly. Once it's in the slots, use a similar method to center (left-right) the engine mount bolts in the slots, and then bolt everything to torque (including putting the dogbone back on).
On a related note, given the age of the car - check the condition of your engine mounts. It's a 30-second job to change them when the engine is out, and a massive nuisance (4hour job) when the engine is in place.
Answered by PeteCon on August 30, 2021
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