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Alright, so now I need some advice (should I start a new thread?):

Replace head(s) on 91 Leggy - probably cheapest and most convenient option,

Q: What kind of damage can be done to the motor if the valve guide is stopping the valve from closing (sliding into the combustion chamber)?

I don't want ...

Much appreciated!

I'm doing auto to auto - will that make things easier?

Hmm, well, you give me food for thought.

What problem exactly did Jason have? It wasn't made real clear - it sounded like he had a couple of wires to deal with. And he had to reuse the throttle body because the EJ22 intake manifold didn't fit on the EJ25.

Or was that the problem you were talking ...

The 91 is auto, the 98 is also auto.

Guys - thank you for the thread link! You rock!

Unfortunately the swap looks to be way beyond my capabilities - both personally and toolwise.

Jason - do you still have the pics for this around? I'm considering attempting the same thing...but having pics to look at prior would be a major confidence booster!

This might have been covered before, but I couldn't find a thread.

I have a 98 GT with a rusty roof. Cost to repair is prohibitive.
I have a line on a 91 Legacy L with a loose valve guide, early approximations to have the repair on the head done is around $1000.

Question: Will the EJ25 bolt up and ...