[BillyO]

Recently, I reversed out on a hard left lock in my five speed manual Festiva '94 WB and when I drove off I was confronted by an intermittent clicking, clacking, ratchet-type metal sound left side front.

This sound is only present for the first k or so each day. Then it goes away, as though once something has re-aligned itself it's okay.

I've mounted a very small sound file (mp3) at <http://www.supload.com/listen?s=wGPaZt>. It's only 10 seconds long, but it will give you an idea of what I'm talking about.

I'd appreciate hearing from others who've experienced a similar problem. My suspicion is a cv joint and / or wheel bearings. Others think it may be the gearbox (only six months old), or the diff.

Thanks in advance.