Kind of hard to see the timing marks while the engine is running if you don't have a timing light. Don't know what year or make your vehicle is, but if it is an older model, you can "set" the timing...
If you mean do the accomplish the same task? The answer is yes. Of course one is a belt that must be replaced at a set mileage and the other is a chain, that is normally replaced when the engine is...
The 1999 Kia Sportage 2-wheel drive has a timing belt. Mine just shredded driving down the highway. So replace your belts at 60,000 to 90,000 miles like the book says. I have 91,000.
If you mean set ignition timing, generally not although with certain VWs you need a scan tool instead of a timing light. For any vehicle with adjustable ignition timing, there is a correct method for...