98 Forrester S timing belt replacement

My daughter is determined to drive her Forrester cross country this summer. She got the car 3rd hand and maint. records are unknown. I'm sure I will need to replace the timing belt, as well as the other drive belts for ac, alt, ps etc. I need a diagram for the timing marks on the cams and crank. Also should the water pump be replaced as well....is it behind the timing belt cover? I've heard that the cam pulleys may need replacing...how can I tell? Idler/s too? Any info is greatly appreciated.

BV

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volcko
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Does that old forester leave the impression it can run forever? Is this

1987 with a 3 main bearing boxer? I would do all of those things and compression check. While underneath it when running... listen for any metallic tap bang clang noise... ANY noise at all is not going to make it across the country. Under 100k would need this check as well. I don't even want one to drive local and get the chores done! your daughter is a wild one!
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bgd

Sorry, I should have been more specific. Its a '98 with 134,000 on it. 5speed

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volcko

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