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Subaru Forester 2.0D EE20 Timing Belt Replacement — Subaru Forester 2008 | MyCarFault
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Subaru Forester 2.0D EE20 Timing Belt Replacement

Subaru Forester 2008 EE20 2.0D Boxer Diesel
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Severity Level
High
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✅ Safe to Drive
Safety Impact
No direct safety impact reported by owners
Urgency Level
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The EE20 Boxer diesel in Forester uses a timing belt that must be replaced at 100,000 miles or 5 years. The belt replacement is more complex on a horizontally opposed engine. Cost: £500-800.

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