Mitsubishi Repair: Mitsubishi Eclipse 98 2.0 Manual grinding noise, clutch master cylinder, clutch system

Question
I am hearing a grinding noise most of the time when I start my car.  it sounds like metal grinding when I pressed my foot on the clutch the noise went away. when the car is riding about 10 miles the noise is went away!! Im from Venezuela and another friend have the same eclipse and hearing the same noise,  we have changed the clutch but we still hearing the noise, i heard the problem is oil!!! please we need help!! thanks

Answer
Miguel: Your clutch is controled by hydraulic pressure. Hydraulic is a form of oil. The hydraulic release system consists of the cluth pedal, a master cylinder and fluid reservoir, the hydraulic line, a slave cylinder which atuates the clutch relase lever and the clutch release(or throw-out)bearing. The first thing I would check is the fluid level in the clutch master cylinder. If the fluid level is low add some fluid as necessary and inspect the hydraulic clutch system for leaks. If the master cylinder has run drys, bleed the system and retest the clutch operation. You need to order youself a repair manual for your car, as it will walk you through all kinds of other things to be looking for that I can not put it all down here for you. Or you can go to a parts store and get one. I have never been to Venezuela so I have no idea what you have there in the way of parts stores. But my guess would be that you have a leak in a hydraulic someplace. That could be a bad hoses or a bad seal. But check the fluid level, the hydraulic fluid box is right next to the box for brake fluid in with the engine in your car. Don't let this goes on for to long, other wise you will cook something that needs that fluid(hydraulic oil) to keep things running smooth and cool. Hope this helps and God bless: Linda