It's only out at last, removed diff first thing this morning had to work all the chassis bolts were tight had to work them in and out a few times with WD40 but they came out ok diff dropped it down with trolley jack, manage to get it jammed briefly needs a goog clean soaked in oil
Engine lifted out in same way as D3 with same lifting frame, although going to move rear eyes forward slightly as tight to bulkhead, lifted out similar but had to remove gearbox cooler pipes and auxiliary heater line as it goes behind shield on engine, sump was very tight on steering rack had to be careful not to hit pipes, finally got it on stands on the floor, will have a single malt and a beer or two now mate all the best guys

Well done matey! Enjoy your rewards

Been working on missis mini turns out the oil pump drive chain was impersonating timing chain death rattle so waiting for parts
Back on D4 today removed, alternator bracket, egr, and turbo and manifold finally have part number ah2q-6k682af London turbos £300 each
Unbolted torque converter and pulled off box fitted nicely under bench, motor on stand now ready for rebuild, I suspect leak is front crankshaft pulley changing belts idlers tensioner, oil pump, sump gasket and oil level sensor, plus most likely engine mounts, sort the vacuum system and replace rocker covers one is cracked hopefully not too much more Lol
Back on mini for a day or two then another quick D3 engine switch but will be doing bits at same time all the best

We have a Mini/BMW specialist at work (ex-dealer master tech) he mentioned a while ago he'd been caught out with oil pump chain rattle masquerading as timing chain rattle, that said, whilst you're in there, it makes sense to change both.

Yes mate was convinced it was timing chain ordered full oil pump chain kit comes tomorrow timing chain and tensioner were in need of change again bought a full kit already, and vanos too