MrIllegalX

Clutch:
I noticed today that when I press my clutch in, it makes a squeaking sound. Not the pedal, but the actual clutch assembly I think. Is this an indicator of anything wrong? I do have 91,000 miles on that clutch and it has seen many races, auto-x's and abuse, but it doesn't seem to be slipping.

Exhaust:
Also, I have been told that my exhaust is getting louder by several people. When driving I have noticed that it "cracks" and "pops" a lot more, mostly when shifting or when letting off the gas pedal at high RPM's. It sounds almost like it's back-firing. Is this an indicator of a problem? Oh, I have a cat-back exhaust with 2.25 inch piping.

Decided to add this one in too...
Steering:
Sometimes when I start driving from a stop, something will make a sound like my wheels are burning out for a second or two. I can relate this to how much power I give the car until I feather out the clutch. I think it might be a tie-rod end.

Another problem is, at slow speeds, when I turn the wheel all the way in one direction it will make a screetching sound until I turn the wheel the other way. I believe this problem and the other problem is related, but I'm not sure what it is.

I had my entire steering system checked and some people said I need a new steering rack, steering knuckle and tie rod ends and other mechanics said everything looks fine, so I'm not sure.

Any help is appreciated. Steering noises arn't a big problem, just the clutch and exhaust I'm worried about.

MrIllegalX

I figured the clutch noise to be something in the clutch, but it seems fine now. Exhaust and steering still an issue. any thoughts? anyone?

GDM Z28

my exhaust makes that noise (cracking and poping) when i let off the gas 2 and my exhaust is pretty new. its also a 2.25" (crush bend) catback piping with an aftermarket muffler. ive always wondered what caused that. btw i drive a 95 hatch with a b18b swap.