So I'm cruising along, but when I have the gas pedal pushed down maybe a quarter of the way, I hear metal on metal screeching. But if I push it slightly down further, the squealing stops. I'm thinking it has something to do with the clutch? Perhaps some type of debris or dirt can get in between the clutch or pressure plate?

 

mine did it a couple times, i know it sounds crazy but check your brake pads, i had one down to squeal pad, just a thought

 

ck your belt for unusual wear could be a pully bearing going bad or possibly water pump

 

interesting...i have a very, very similar issue. I think of it as a very high pitch whistle/squeal when im on light throttle. If i let off or accelerate harder it stops. I dont know what brake pads would have to do with that but ill check tomorrow and chime in . I thought it was something with my intake or belt or something...

 

Sorry I a retard and cannot read, thought it said brake pedal

 

ugh...i hope its just a belt. Ill check those tomorrow as well

 

maybe the release bearing in the clutch