I wish I still had my multi metre but my mate backed over it a few weeks ago which was really annoying! And thats what i was thinking but Ive followed the wires along and the only place there could be a short is where the wire splits into 3 as there is no insulation around the wires, just bare wire.

The charge light comes on when the electrics are on, with the engine running the CHG light turns off immediately unlike the OIL light which stays on for a few seconds then turns off. Is that a sign that something isnt right with the alternator? Thats if the car has been jump started of course.

I've hooked everything back up and tried it, the electrics came on, turn the key over and it I get the solanoid clicking sound but then i get this weird whurring/scraping/grinding noise coming from near the dizzy and starter motor? I did the hammer trick on the starter but the sound was still there. Also the OIL and CHG lights are extremely dim when I try to turn the engine over and hold the key in that position. Any thoughts?

Cheers mate appreciate it