charlie chitlins Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 I got a new tensioner block for my '06 and it is of different design; Recessed mounting screws and no steel plate on the outside. By the end of the first ride, it was gone and my chain was forlornly sagging. I found an older one in a friend's parts bin and installed it. Now the lad's '08 has the same tensioner block. Is it headed for the same fate? Any recurring problems with this new design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony27 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Sounds almost like you're describing an xblox type tensioner pad which I've never heard of having problems, it is possible to snap the screws off on any the designs though Is this the shape block you meant http://www.splatshop.co.uk/x-blok-clubman-chain-tensioner-pad.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie chitlins Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Yup...that's the one. Mine was an OEM part, though...not inexpensive and lasted one ride. The older design with the plate on the outside seems more robust. Weighs an extra 10 or 12 grams...but so do I ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Yes, if you break it it will fall off! Otherwise fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie chitlins Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 As always, Cope...you're a zen master! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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