I would drive it real easy for about 500 miles at least.
You could burn it out.
A pressure plate is not flat..it has a taper to it. And not starting w/ a flat flywheel isn't a great idea.
500 miles is minimum...maybe even closer to 1000.
I would take my chances though.....Not worth redoing it for $160.
It's worth the gamble of having to buy a new one if the old one burns up.
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