How do you find the compression on 24V V6? Meaning, you can't get to the plugs.

A trick I picked up on doing the belt is this:

1. Line up the marks before pulling the old belt.
2. Make marks on the belt to match the timing marks.
3. Then with the belt pulled, make matching marks on the new belt.
4. Install so they all match.

I used this on my first one and it helped me feel better about the install. After a few, I just line up the marks first, then go slow taking the old off and putting the new on, thus making sure nothing moves.

The other key trick for the install is to turn the crank backwards 1/2 a tooth. This will make it easy to get the belt onto the crank gear teeth. Once on, turn it forward to tighten up the D side and finish feeding around the tensioners. And don't forget the pretension on the hydraulic of course.