Well, it seems like if I go with a new chain, I am looking at a chain, tensioner, rails, press (maybe I can borrow one), and possibly new oil chain and oil chain tensioner (have no idea about THAT job!)

Seems like I am up in the $500-$1k range DIY, so I shudder at how much an indy would charge.

I will measure with the other method this weekend and think about my options and report back

Thanks for all your comments so far!

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Current Mercedes
1979 maple yellow 240D 4-speed

Gone and fondly remembered:
1980 orient red 240D 4-speed

Gone and NOT fondly remembered:
1982 Chna Blue 300TD

Other car in the stable:
2013 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI / 6-speed MT