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- Engine ticking or rattling noises<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Engine misfire or rough running<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Engine overheating<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Engine not starting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Timing Belt Diagnosis and Repair Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Subaru Foresters with a timing belt have interference engines. An interference engine means that if the timing belt fails, the valves will strike the pistons and cause severe engine damage. Timing belts have teeth that index to the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets. The teeth of the timing belt can wear down with high mileage. The rubber compound of the timing belt can also become less flexible and start to crack with age. The following conditions can lead to timing belt failure and possible engine damage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Lack of scheduled timing belt replacement<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Timing belt age<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Timing belt wear<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Timing belt tensioner failure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Diagnosing timing belt issues at the first sign of unusual engine noises or performance issues is critical. Preventative maintenance and prompt attention to timing belt failure symptoms can help avoid engine damage and expensive repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recommended Replacement Timing Belts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCheck out this list\u00a0below to find the recommended replacement timing belts GMB has available for the Subaru Forester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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