Lower ball joint - 2 sizes avaiable

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Lower ball joint - 2 sizes avaiable

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Unfortunately I got the wrong size. Purchased Meyle HD upper and lower joints for 1981 2.0 air cooled from VW Heritage. Garage put top one in no problem. Meyle only list one lower joint at http://www.meyle.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
They tried without success to get bottom one in. They checked their catalogue which listed 2 sizes 48.3mm and (I think) 48.6. They ordered the 48.3 size (Q drive part no 617550081) and pressed it in no problem.
Anyone had this problem?
Can anyone shed any light? I have never seen 2 part numbers listed.
Just curious more than anything as van now passed the MOT but I am hoping the Q-drive lasts.....
Thanks
Frank
1981 2.0 a/c

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