I just bought a used 95 Integra SE with 135k miles on it. I just noticed this whistling noise and I think it is coming from the clutch. When the clutch is all the way out, it makes a high pitched whistling or chirping. But when I push it in, even just a little, the noise goes away. Any thoughts on what the problem might be?

In addition, my clutch seems to engage very close to the floor. I dont know if that it how all Integras are, but I am used to my Honda Civic where you have to let out the clutch almost all the way for it to engage. Is this a problem?

Also, when I start in first gear my car always chokes violently and the whole front of the car shakes. No matter how slow I let the clutch out or hom much gas I give it, it always seems to shake a lot before it gets going. Is this just bad driving or is this an issue?

Thanks so much. I am new to this forum and appreciate any help I can get.

-Darren