2.5L engines

When did Subaru change from the DOHC design to the SOHC version? Are the newer engines just as prone to head gasket falure, oil seal problems, and piston slap as the older models? Are the SOHC engines interference designs?

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George - proud owner of a 1998 Forester, purchased new, currently with 200,500 miles on the odo.

George Adams

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Can somebody give a quick description of "interference design" motor???

And also, are the new Suby engines all SOHC now??? I remember my old RS Turbo Liberty (Legacy) was DOHC on each bank

Spinifex

91 Liberty (Australian Legacy) RS Turbo AWD Manual 2.0 T 85 Leone FWD 1.8 NA 01 Liberty AWD 2.0 NA
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If the timing chain or belt breaks, do the pistons hit the valves? Changes it from a relatively minor repair to a major one.

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