2003 Forester Timing belts

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    Pretty sure it's a 2.5 with all the bells and whistles. I said I'd do the labor for a friend to replace the belts. Anything special I should watch for? Only thing I've replaced belts on has been my old Subarus and my Mazda. She is going to get the kit so I can do it all at once. Car has about 125,000 on it.
     
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    keep an eye on the cams so they don't spin out of timing, and if they do, make sure to rotate them the proper way. beyond that, not too much out of the norm.
     
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    I can email you a Service Manual If you pm me.
     
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    Check for leaks around the oil pump and cam seals. Do not to get a napa crap timing belt kit.
     
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    You have a PM sir, thanks

    Thanks guys, shouldnt be much of a problem.
     
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    just the one belt on EJ cars ;)