You can also just use the cam gear bolt. If the tensioner is out, there should be enough slack to instal the cam gear, hold the chain up off the teeth and turn it to your desired position. I used to be extra paranoid about the timing chain, but from doing some work and watching my mechanic, it seems that you really dont have to get that crazy with it. As long as all the marks line up you are okay.

Check everything first by rotating the engine by hand, all the way around a couple times, to make sure no valves are hitting before giving it a whirl with the starter.

BTW, you dont need the special tool from samstag. Just put a long socket extension through the hole in the cam gear and wedge it against something solid.

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63 220S W111
76 300D W115
2013 VW JSW TDI M6

previously-
73 280 SEL 4.5
86 300E 5 speed
2010 VW Jetta TDI M6