strange clicking noise when driving

[GTi_James]

in my last post that was fitted btw 

[GTIcheeseman]

Anyone got a good guide for doing a drive shaft

[Steve_PD]

Crack off hub nut and wheel bolts,
Jack car up,
Remove wheel,
Undo and remove the 3 ball joint bolts (allows you to have more room to pull out driveshaft)
Use mallet to knock driveshaft out of wheel bearing,
undo 6 bolts on gearbox (M8/M10 spline depending on model)
Wiggle out driveshaft,
Reverse to install.
In and out in half hour...

[GTIcheeseman]

So basically strip in down mostly, need to get a ball joint splitter lol what about taking the strut off the hub

[Steve_PD]

No need for a ball joint splitter as you're not taking the ball joint out the hub. Just the 3 bolts which hold the ball joint to the wishbone. And taking it out the end of the wishbone leaving it still in the hub.

Have I mentioned taking the strut off?

No

You dont need to

[GTIcheeseman]

right yesterday changed my drive shaft all went well after having to buy more tools!

but today i have the old click click click click when turning left again! it seems to be the drivers side but now i cant pin point if its back or front

now i know its a cheap shaft but it cant have gone bust all ready i havent even abused it!

it is slightly pissing me off!

tomorrow im gonna strip down the back drivers side wheel, brakes and hub to check anything there



really do need help! this car is doing my head in

[mar_k]

Where abouts are you in the country?
If your close by I dont mind haviing a look to see if we can solve it?

[GTIcheeseman]

kent?

[mar_k]

Im in north london, Mainly Islington and Tottenham.
If your over this way at any point I'd be happy to help pinpoint it.

[GTIcheeseman]

You at a garage?