Clutch is making grinding sound, that could wake up the neighbours...

Clutch kit finally has been changed and she's back on the road!
Including: guide sleeve, release fork, release bearing.
I believe it was still the original clutch with 160k on it, before suddenly became undriveable, probably the release bearing broke. That's not bad from a 20yo clutch.

The clutch feels 3x lighter now, almost stalled the engine first time trying it, biting point is lower as well, so very happy with it!

Only issue is now, when I press/depress the clutch, I hear a rather loud spring-noise, sounds like an old bit rusty spring that needs a bit of wd40.
I don't think it was there before.
Anyone can confirm this is normal or the clutch should be completely quiet?
Perhaps it's new and needs time to self adjust?

Mechanic sent these pictures of the old clutch parts.
 

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Presume the noise is not coming from top of the pedal box where springs etc are?

What make of clutch was fitted? A few folk have commented about cheap clutches rattling?
 
Presume the noise is not coming from top of the pedal box where springs etc are?

What make of clutch was fitted? A few folk have commented about cheap clutches rattling?
It was a LUK kit https://m.autodoc.co.uk/luk/7613309

I'm not sure where the noise is coming from, I assume it's from the engine bay, but I'll double check it tomorrow, it's noticeable in the cabin, even with engine running.

The clutch operation is very smooth though, feels like a new car, apart from the twing-noise.
 
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