Is it advised, suggested or even practically possible to replace the older style belt tensioner on a 2.8 litre M104 engine with the newer style one with the internal dampener?

The newer one looks a lot easier to work with than the older one, is this really the case?

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Steven Harrison

1993 300E2.8 - 196K
2001 E320 4MATIC - 86K