$$ for rebuilt Forester engine???

Wife's car was hit in the front end - some piece
of metal disturbed the timing belt, and the
result is a fritzed engine.

What will it cost to buy a rebuilt (or even new)
engine for that car?

Thanks!

 

If the valves got bent, have a valve job done to replace bent valves, which
is less expensive than replacing the engine. For an engine, search the
internet for wrecking yards, Forester uses the same 2.5 engine as Legacy,
Outback and Impreza (not WRX!), so there must be a few around.
My understanding is 1998 used DOHC engine which is interference (ie bent
valves if Timing belt breaks), 99 and above used SOHC engine (no bent valves
if belt breaks). Dealer says both are interference engines, Gates timing
belt site lists both as non-interference.
Ed B.

 

Hi,
Isn't there an outfit specialized in importing used Japanese engines
in California? Japanese used engines typically have low mileage. Japanese
islands being small in size compared to our land.
Tony

 

This is a MY00 - and empirical evidence says
it's "interference". The dealer quoted the
insurance company more than $3k to rebuild the
engine (replace it?). I'm really thinking of
buying it out of salvage and keeping the car.

 

Both incarnations of the 2.5 are "interferencial".