anyone used a ball joint separator on mk1, if so what size? 
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22:51 Here be joy. How To Remove MX5 Front Suspension - Crusty Diaries #1 - YouTube
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great video 
i’ve watched some of his vids before, he’s really good.
i don’t think he says what size separator he uses though.
but thanks anyway.
I bought one many decades ago by eyeballing it. MX5 Parts, ILMotorsports etc.
offer a Mk1 specific tool and list the gap and range, other providers are available 
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yeah i’ve seen the mx5 parts one, just trying to find a lower price lol
and also, does it have to be a 19mm one
theres loads of 20mm cheaper ones
How about eBay item number:155280148461 ? Haven’t personally used that one but can’t see why it wouldn’t fit /work.
I’m assuming that you’re only going to be separating a few, as opposed to setting up a ball joint separating business
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thanks! that looks great
this is the one in Elliot’s video :~ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autojack-Splitter-Separator-Puller-Remover19mm/dp/B07CRQ5YR6
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bought! thank you for your replies 
after looking at these things all evening, i was about to throw in the towel 
You’re welcome, now just mind your own ‘kernuckles’. 
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For my NC, I separated all ball joints with a 2lb hammer and a sharp tap on the end of the thread
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The size of 2 x 2lb Ball Peen hammers.
I used one like this on my Mk1 a couple weeks back. As long as the prongs that go under the steering rack arm that fits on the track rod end are not too thick it works fine and does not damage the rubber😉
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I am with Nick D almost. I use a lump hammer behind and hit the other side with my favourite ball pein hammer always leave the nut in place to protect the threads. Its Shocking !!!
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thank you and good to hear! i had this one delivered earlier today