My mini will be visiting the body shop soon to have a proper repaint, which includes the engine bay.
I'm contemplating engine removal, so that the engine bay can have a good respray and inspect the firewall for possible fume gateways!
I would also like to do minor engine repairs, like valve seals, manifold gaskets, lambda sensor, etc.
I've read engine removal guides, suggesting either removal of engine or engine plus subframe.
For those who have done it before, considering the work planned, would it be easier to remove the subframe with engine, then have the engine removed from subframe? Or should l just remove the engine from above?