A bit late now I guess but I still don’t understand the necessity of the timing tools. I’ve changed a few v6 belts now (if you think access is tricky on a 75 try changing one on a zs!) and I haven’t used or needed the tools which means none of the caps needed removing.
Mark the old belt with reference to the cam pulleys and the rear covers, and mark the crank pulley referencing the belt and block. Transfer marks from old belt to new belt, then fit new belt aligning all the reference marks. Engine was timed at factory and a new belt will maintain the original timing provided it has the same number of teeth as the removed belt and nothing has moved. Makes light work of a simple job complicated by unnecessary tools.
If you loose the timing because the cam pulleys have been loosened then yes the timing tools will be required.
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