Stilo variator position

Fiat stilo ABARTH;
FITTNG RECON HEAD afer timing belt failure, the static positions of inlet camshaft variator appears to be different between old and recon i.E. When pulley is mounted on old and new they are many degrees of a difference. I did not mark before removing.( Is old variator damaged due to belt failure?) I know rest of belt alignment and have camshaft locking tools ( laser product)
Your advice would be of great help. Regards ian