Gearbox is out, clutch change or not?

Hi there
Ive got the gearbox out today so change some bearings on the layshaft.
Also discovered that the drive flange had big play on the back of the transfer box so that will be changed Question is, while i have it all off is it worth looking at the clutch? Was all driving fine before i removed the gearbox.

I would while it is out. At least have a look at wear/glazing etc

My Old Landy said:

I would while it is out. At least have a look at wear/glazing etc

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+1 - and, subject to what you find, at the very least change the friction plate, release bearing and fork and associated ikkle bits...

Yep replace it, would be crazy not too.

Definitely saves so much work at a later date.

I'd be happy to know if the clutch fork was reinforced anorl +1 do the clutch.

Change it and the fork and bearing - you know it makes sense

Change the lot.

Change everything, it would be Murphy’s law that you put it back together and the clutch fails a week later and you have to take it out again!

It depends on how many miles it has on it, I wouldn't change it if it were remotely fresh, if you dont know it wouldn't hurt to look at it.

Just had timing belt and oil leak done on my ford van...they had a look at the clutch although I hadn't asked them too...friction plate had a broken spring jammed in it!!!

As said, change the lot and go for good, recommended kit...no blue bags if you please.

For the price of a clutch kit (even the 130 spec Valeo (OEM) kit) compared to the labour involved to do it later, unless I have literally only just changed it (last 10k) I would not even ask the question and just replace it as a matter of course. At the same time I would also change the clutch fork for a new HD one, fit a new release bearing and a new spigot bush.

I found a knackered release bearing. If I hadn't decided to replace the clutch since I had the box off, I'd have been doing the job again 6 months - or less- later.