OK ive got a 4cyl vtech man trans 00 accord. I think my clutch is messing up because the only engages well in the last inch or so of depressing it. It kind of grinds if i dont press it in all the way to the floor. Also when I accellerate and hit high rpms there is some sort of rattle like a loose plate or something coming from underneath the car. any help?

 

Check for low fluid. Then check for leaks.
Probably need to bleed the clutch with fresh fluid.

 

the rattle might be a loose exhaust heat shroud