Drive Shaft Boot Clip - Gearbox End Question??

[lambpie]

..I'm part way through replacing a drive shaft on my 172 FF.

The clip that holds the boot on at the gearbox end has come off the replacement drive shaft.

The clip looks like this:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-PAIRS-U..._SM&hash=item27ca75a2ad&_uhb=1#ht_2777wt_1062

It's proving to be a real pig to put back on as I don't have the proper pliers.

Can I use normal metal cable ties like these ones:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/T-B-Premi...es_ET&hash=item4d016ec983&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_718

or maybe an adjustable one like this:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CV-Boot-D...s_SM&hash=item5d2ff2a3c9&_uhb=1#ht_1410wt_936

Any advice greatly appreciated

 

[easym5]

You can use any as long as they are secure,those first ones are a b**ch to get tight i gave up and used one similar to the adjustable ones

 

[lambpie]

..thanks mate

I was worried about it being gearbox end because of the risk of it losing its gearbox oil, i'll order one of the adjustable ones.