No Felix, youd only have to remove the little rear inspection plate and look thru the hole (one circled in my crappy pic).

I too can confirm that when the engine is at TDC, the keyway is at the 9 o'clock position.

I think we've established that as factual. lol.
But just in case there's still a lingering doubt:

https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...postid=2462281

:D