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You'll need a long nose engine crane, a load leveller (invaluable) and 4 x axle stands or ramps as well as faith in the extreme angle you need to get it out. jacked up high at the back is needed for clearance. Make sure you well protect the front panel against any possible damage with old carpet or similar, also best done with someone else who can keep an eye on the gearbox tail as you ease it out and give things a helpful shove. As to what to remove, Haynes says lots but I did nothing more than disconnect all pipe/electrical work,exhaust at the front pipe, speedo cable and the propshaft then remove bonnet, radiator and heater blower hose (trust me). All the ancillarys stayed put.
Easy quick job when compared to doing similar with something like a Ford Mondeo!
Your pic of the crane is interesting. I'm finalising plans to get my engine back in, hopefully later this month. When I removed the engine from the old shell I did manage to damage the front panel because I found the hydraulics not very forgiving. I was planning on using my dad's hoist which has a screw system instead but on looking at it we were wondering if the beam is too short. The beam cannot be adjusted and is fixed in length but decent height can be achieved. My concern is that the beam is too short and the front of the engine may hit the upright but actually looking at your pic the hydraulic part is pretty much in the way on your removal.
Any idea on the length you used on your beam to achieve the removal/refit?