How to tell which CV joint has gone bad?

[roccit_53 at scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca (C Boyko)]

On 7:01:16 pm 03/09/06 "Rick Kellner" <rfkellner@snet.net> wrote:
> I know one of the CV joints in my 91 DD Jetta is on its' way out.  It
> will do the classic thumping noise under acceleration.  I plan on
> replacing the whole axle with a rebuild however; I only want to
> replace the one that has failed.  Is there a way to determine which
> one has failed?  Accelerating right or left?
> Finally one of the local chain parts stores has the rebuilds for $69
> with a core.  Sure beats putting on a new CV, boots, etc for less
> money. Rick.
>
>
LOL, ask Daun, we sure didn't get Gino's figured out the first time! I've
been lucky (?) enough to always have a torn boot to show me which one.

Cathy