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		Suddenly developed a grinding noise from what seems to be the front drivers side tonight, I pulled in immediately and realised it wasn't engine related so drove on home. Its in any gear and speed it seems, any ideas? 
also noticed when starting/ stopping the car I'm getting a clonk, guessing one of the engine mounts as I am also getting it when changing gear at low speeds. Which ones it likely to be?
	
	
	
	
		
	
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		Lower mount would be my guess, I'd check the fork bush as well.
	
	
	
	
		
	
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		You mean it would cause the grinding noise too? and by fork bush you mean the lower mount fork?
	
	
	
	
		
	
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		You all ready for good laugh? 
the 'grinding' noise was indeed a large twig from when my dad cut the hedge the other day, wedged under the car between the wishbone and the wheel. 
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		I know lol. Was too dark last night and car was too low to see it underneath. 
At least its not an issue now lol