i replaced a wheel bearing back in november or so last year but the noise has started again, if i steer left it gets louder and virtually goes away if i turn right so assume its on the right hand side of the car.

but what i am also wondering is wether it could be something else other than a bearing? i didn't actually swap the bearing myself i just removed and re-fitted the hub and got a garage to prees the bearings for me, could they have damaged something?

the drivers side also had a recon half shaft when the gearbox was done 18months ago due the original getting bent

could it be something as simple as the retaining nut in the end of the drive shaft being loose maybe?

perhaps i should have bought the bearing from skoda rather than the cheaper aftermarket one from a motorist discount place

Looks like a trip to a man that can for you my dear boy.

Could well be the drive shaft CV joint.

Ross gave some good advice earlier this week when checking wheel bearings -

Jack up the wheel and rotate it whilst holding the spring and feeling for vibration.

that side CV joint is only about 18 months/5,000 miles old, surely it can't have worn out yet?

It's not always time/mileage related though.

Was it packed with grease properly? Is the boot still intact? Was it a 'pattern' part or OEM?

no idea on originality, my shaft(oo-er) was sent off to drive shaft UK and i got one sent back

i'll try and check the boot etc later when it cools down