So I was working on my alarm and remote starter today and started my car up shut it down. Then when I started it back up and it made a loud grinding sound then gets lower and engine starts to idle. After a few pumps of the clutch pedal the noise stops when the clutch is disanguaged but starts again when i press my clutch in. I drove it around my block and it does not do it while running but does when im changing gears. I dont believe it is my gears my guess is maybe a throw out bearing but need your opinios. I sometimes play with my car and powershift if that helps in diagnosing opinions.

Usually a TOB grind or rattle is most noticeable when the car is idling and the clutch pedal is not depressed. When you then go and press the pedal, the noise will dissipate or go away completely.

If you are getting this noise when the pedal is depressed or during shifting, it sounds like you may have a bigger internal issue. Could very well be a result of repeated "power shifting"

1999 Eclipse GS
Built motor
Hahn 16G Turbo w/ FMIC
Hahn Stage 5 Portfueler (270's & 500's)
Zeitronix Zt-2 wideband w/ 3.5bar MAP
3" SS Turbo Back
CM Stage 4 Clutch and Fidanza Flywheel
Baer Big Brake Kit

just to update incase anyone ever has a problem like mine. The issue was the rear crank seal it was loose and was scraping the flexpate.

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