Right to clarify the mech is an XTR M971 which i got off a mate when he upgraded to the shadow version. He didn't use it all that much prior to upgrading. I've used it fairly heavily over the last 9 months. So figured it was time to change the jockey wheels whilst changing the chain as the indexing was starting to get quite sloppy. Bought a set of FSA replacement jockey wheels like these http://road.fullspeedahead.com/fly.aspx?layout=product&taxid=115 Installed them as far as i know correctly. Took the rear wheel out, chain was off cause i was replacing it.
Haven't tried re-indexing them any more than using the micro adjust on the shifters (there isn't one on the mech). Was just concerned as in the past any time I've replaced jockey wheels they've required nothing more than micro tuning to get perfect not having to actually readjust the whole cable at the derailleur. If that makes sense.