Removed mine in January, I removed plenum, alternator, ex manifold. Removed fuel rail just for safety, but this can be left in place. I left the starter on but had to remove it when refitting. When removing starter, also remove oil filter/ cooler head to access starter bolts. I fitted some lifting brackets off a zetec engine which were bolted into the side of the cyl head. Leave gearbox inplace. Hope this helps, my car is a r300d.
Edited by - JEM on 8 Jun 2012 18:40:16