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
>