Canuck Bob

Found a few more cars in the Province, oddly all 2003's. Does VDC work or is it a sensor driven failure prone gimmick? I guess my attitude shines through in the question! I usually find these systems a constant source of failure lights.

Thanks, I might disagree a little, a water pump gaskt is just a gskt, a head gskt is a serious thing. I am a trained mechanic and was service manager of a small import car shop years ago. I am a field salesman in Alberta's oilfield and often many miles from home. I must trust my family in this car in -30 weather and nasty road conditions. I appreciate your description. It is much easier to diagnose and the external leak is a good thing. When they start burning antifreeze and blowing hoses life gets exciting.

Sorry, used wrong search first time. Seems like sometime in 2003 the problem was resolved. I'll search out 2004 and later vehicles. I found a nice couple of OBW H6's, will check them first.

Is there a year when the 4H head gasket problem was solved? Might look into a Forester but not if the HG is dodgy.

I have my eye on a 2003 Limited Edition Outback Wagon with the H6. Is there any reason to be concerned about this model? Anything one should inspect before purchase? The car is clean and has 80K miles. I'm a new member and have never owned a Subie. Thanks, Bob Calgary, Canada