1998 Laser Lxi Manual Front End Groaning Noise

[colgreenwood]

Just bought a 98 model Laser, with manual box. Car is a little ripper but it is making one hell of a groan when moving. I was doing 80km's and pushed the clutch in and the noise is still there. I am thinking wheel bearing, or some kind of bearing. Don't know much about these front wheel drives! Any advice of where to start would be greatly appreciated.