you are doing the labor yourself and don't have to pay for it, it might be worth trying to stretch the life of the clutch for another 10-20 or 30kmi. Usual clutch life is seldom less than 150-200kmi and I know of one (in a '62 190D) that went 500kmi.
I will plan on lots of 'California stops' accordingly! The clutch is in, as is the transmission. On to the pedals! -- Jim
