Yes, and it must be replaced every 105,000 miles. Warning: This is an interference engine.
Subaru Forester has a timing belt.
The 2.5 litre four cylinder engine in a 2000 Subaru Forester has a timing BELT
105000 mi
My dealer told me the 2012 Forester 2.5 (non Turbo) has a timing CHAIN. No belt to replace.
You don't "set" a timing belt. There is no adjustment, either it's right or it's not. You change a timing belt at whatever interval Subaru recommends for your Forester. --Ken
Follow the recommendation in your owner's manual.
it was most likely installed incorrectly or you had a pulley seize up
Subaru uses a belt.
Subaru does use a timing belt. Please ask a question that can be answered.
In the front of the engine where the pulleys and belts are located. It's behind the pulleys under the black plastic cover.
The timing belt on a 2003 Forester should be done at around 168k km or 105k miles. The auto-tensioner may also have to be changed as well as the idler rollers. A Subaru dealer will usually ask around $180 for the belt, $200-225 for the tensioner (if it needs to be replaced). You are looking at a good $500+ for the job if they don't run into problems.
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