Indeed, i use those really heavy duty cable ties, probably 10mm wide, you can get them just as tight as metal clips and the work of seconds to snip and replace for the odd repack of grease.

Easy to replace in situ too, where you need to be the india rubber man to get metal clips on without removing the hub at least.

I don't think so, as there isn't much clearance for rotation inside the hub carrier. Plus I'm not sure how long grease may have been escaping before the factory-installed ring was dislodged, so it will need repacking. I shall have the wheel off today for a better look.

UPDATE - I've had a proper look: some grease is spattered inside the alloys, which I have removed, and there is more in the immediate vicinity of the CV joint, so I guess it may be a week or two since the clip failed. Gaiter looks good, and a large cable-tie (I have some) might well fit, but as repacking is needed I'll let those with proper equipment do it. Won't cost the earth, or even a small continent.

FINAL - done today, £20 + VAT. Happy with that.

Edited by Andrew-T on 19/10/2020 at 23:14