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Originally Posted by stomachmonkey
Is this not unlike asking if one should replace the throw out bearing while doing a clutch job or a water pump while doing a timing belt?
As previously noted above, the clutch and compressor will almost certainly have wear patterns unique to the pairing.
Why do the work twice and spend more money?
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Throw out bearing and timing belt driven water pumps are a heck of a lot more involved. If the op can get a name brand clutch from rock auto. I would spend the couple hours replacing it.
It's like the alternator clutch on the alh tdi. Yeah you could replace the whole thing or you could just spend a couple hours and motor on.