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I have now replaced the top bushings on the front subframe with the engine still mounted on the subframe!
To be able to drop the subframe and engine I had to remove the earthing cable from the engine to the chassis on the RHS and the brake lines on the LHS. (This is a LHD car). The hoses between engine and radiator was also disconnected. After removing the two bolts at the rear of the subframe and the nuts from the top mounts it was possible to drop the entire subframe with engine enough to get the clearance. The rear gearbox mount allows enough flexibility to do this.
I have also replaced the rear bushings and assembly of the suspension is next.
(+ timing belt, some rust work, front wheel bearings, shock absorbers ++++)