In the end, I just marked the heck out of the belt, had the cams locked with the tool (since I bought it), and put it back on like it was originally. I think I double-verified myself, which is okay in my book. The engine runs great now with the new head gasket and other parts. I was able to get most...

Update: When the cam locking tool is on, the cams are in the correct timing location... So maybe I'm too scattered to have heard that from all of the various posts, but I don't remember hearing that directly. This eliminates my question from the OP. Hope that helps someone in their plans for engine ...

Intro: I went looking for 'cheap used cars' online after seeing one too many ads, and that led me to Copart auctions. After some cautious looking, I found the 2002 S60 in "runs and drives" condition for a Buy It Now price of $400. I needed a car for my two teen daughters and liked the idea...