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I am currently changing the timing belt on my 2002 S40 and have run into difficulty with a bolt that secures the cast "bracket" to the right side of the motor. I loosened the one closest to the front of the car. It was very tight and required the use of a 1/2 inch drive breaker bar and 6 point socket. It took a lot of force to break loose--once loosened it unscrewed by hand. The next bolt back is partially hidden by one of the two upright studs which then secure the motor mount to the cast "bracket". There is no way to get a socket onto the bolt head with that stud in the way. I broke one of my favorite wrenches - an SK 13mm 6 point box end by hooking a larger box wrench onto the open end of the 13mm. From the way the "rig" snapped when I applied plenty of oomph I thought I'd gotten it. Instead I realized I had broken the box end of the 13mm.
So the question--is it possible to get the upright stud out to clear the way for a socket? Or--what sort of wrench have you used to do this operation? I have a set of 12 point offset box wrenches but the 13mm wants to twist off when enough torque is applied (with use of a "cheater" pipe).
Because I ran into this difficulty just before our planned trip to NC I had to press our trusty 1980 300k mile 245 for the ride. We are still in NC and I want to have a "plan" on our return home. I do have a 1/2 drive Craftsman stud remover but there is very limited room for it. Any suggestions would be appreciated. -- Dave