Unless some MIDAS shop was there first, I sincerely doubt that there is an SAE nut on that ball joint. Jeff On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 12:20 PM, Dave Mcneely<mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > Doing the math, considering 25.4 mm per inch, gives 11/16 as closest > fit between the two. > > > On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 10:49 AM , Andy Morse wrote: > >> Ok so it's on my 99 turbo beetle but this list has been so helpful for >> my Vanagon. >> >> I need to remove the ball joint, problem is the nut is right under >> under the CV joint and I can only use an open ended wrench, second >> problem is the nut is between a 17 mm (too small) and 18 mm (too big) >> anyone know what American size may between the two? If it winds up >> being stripped wha'st the best way to get the nut off, hack saw, saws >> all, I do have a small air hammer that I've never used not sure if >> that would work with a chisel end? >> >> Thanks, Andy > |
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