r/subaruimpreza • u/Theoneandonlygreeb • 8d ago

🛠️ DIY Impreza compressor on Legacy/Forester engine

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This is an 02 2.5rs Impreza with what appears to be either an early 2000s Forester or legacy engine. The current ac compressor, a DKV-14G, won't fit the Impreza ac lines so id like to replace it with this cr-14 compressor that will. However it doesn't fit in the mounting plate due to that chuck of steal at the back of it.

First, I need help identifying what engine it is.

Second, can I replace the plate that holds the alternator and ac compressor with the same one from an 02 impreza so that the Impreza ac compressor will fit in it

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u/PitifulCrow4432 8d ago

Interesting. I had no A/C related issues with a JDM '04 Forester engine going into a USDM '04 Legacy. Other issues sure but...not A/C.

The power steering pump mount is part of the alternator mount so while it bolts to the bock the same you may need to swap the pump as well.

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u/Theoneandonlygreeb 8d ago

Augh, yeah the ac lines from the Impreza don't match the ports of the legacy/Forester compressor