I wouldn't even consider trying to fix a failed Hi-E hub. I like repairing rather than tossing too, but I can't ever imagine finding a replacement flange. Plus used ones go cheap -- I ebayed a nice, barely used rear wheel with a Hi-E hub and GL330 rim a few months ago and got less than $50.
Speaking of Hi-E ... I was into their stuff in the 1980s, and got aa copy of Harlan Myer's "Encyclopedia of Efficiency" with my order. A little yellow booklet w/ the machinist's thoughts on bikes and, ah, much more. Quite a read if anyone gets the chance ... and the sort of info that just doesn't come with a new pair of wheels built by robots in an Asian factory.
Alan Cote Williston VT
Mark Pounders wrote:
> I recently bought a bike with an extra set of wheels thrown in. I realized
> that they were Hi-E Hubs, but the rear hub is broken on the drive side
> flange. I don't have any experience with Hi-E's and I haven't disassembled
> the wheel yet, but it looks like the flanges might be replaceable. I don't
> think this one can be repaired, but I hate to toss anything out. Any
> advice
> guys and girls?