CV joint problem?

[vwbassett]

Hi All

I could do with some advice for me seat Leon mk1. Around Xmas I had a hard knocking noise, sounded like druveshaft asplines jumping out of the hub when turning and using throttle at low speed and didnt seem to matter if it was a right or left turns. I replaced the right side outer cv joint with a cheap q drive unit for euros which solved the issue for a couple of months and now the noise is back.*

I was wondering can a worn cv damage the hub as it seems odd to go again so quickly or are the cheap brands ie q drive just crap and I should replace with a gkn lobro joint?*

I know its something that probably needs to be examined but some ideas on the above as well as how to test would be much appreciated.*

Thanks*
Adam*

 

[DrewCole]

The age old saying of 'Buy cheap. buy twice' probably applies here...

My joints went, and I bit the bullet to replacing both joints and shafts for new.

 

[Gaz20VT]

I take it you mean the metallic clicking noise you get driving with the wheels turned reasonably far? Does the noise sound like it's coming from the same corner of the car? Only asking as if one side was worn out and making noise, the other might not have been too far behind it.