2004 Outback headgasket issues

JPC0005 · 04-29-2005, 10:05 AM

Im thinking of purchasing a 2004 outback.
Has anyone heard of any headgasket issues with 2004's ?

Thanks
Joe

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Hayes · 04-29-2005, 01:00 PM

Rare but serious problem with some from 1998 to 1999 phase 1 engines. Minor weeping from 2000 -2002? on phase 2 engines. I would not be too concerned about Phase 2 engines. Mine has 91,000 and absolutly no problems.

JPC0005 · 04-29-2005, 01:03 PM

I have a 99 OB and had my hg replaced at 84k and Im at 91k now.

You have a 2k4 Outback with 91k on it ?

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04-29-2005, 01:00 PM	#2
Hayes Scooby Specialist Member#: 11808 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Coral,FL	Rare but serious problem with some from 1998 to 1999 phase 1 engines. Minor weeping from 2000 -2002? on phase 2 engines. I would not be too concerned about Phase 2 engines. Mine has 91,000 and absolutly no problems.

04-29-2005, 01:03 PM	#3
JPC0005 Scooby Newbie Member#: 84765 Join Date: Apr 2005	I have a 99 OB and had my hg replaced at 84k and Im at 91k now. You have a 2k4 Outback with 91k on it ?