My 97 civic ex hatchback has a problem with the AC. When I am sitting still in the heat it wants to make a grinding noise at times and messes with the engine. When driving normal it seems fine unless you speed up too quickly then it puts a strain on the engine and makes the noise as well. I have to turn off the AC when sitting still in the heat and gradually take off with it turning back on. What can this be? Now I see what I think is radiator fluid on the hoses? please help...

 

hatchbacks did not come in ex trim. pictures of suspect fluid, please.