300tdi cylinder head is off and away awaiting a verdict to its health.

Read a good tip somewhere at some time and it worked out well in practice.
I placed a bracing pole across from the bulkhead to the front panel and used to a strap to support the manifold/turbo assembly in place without disturbing it. With the manifold studs removed the head just lifts away clear. This method saves the time and effort of not having to remove the front exhaust section, manifold/turbo assembly and the turbo oil plumbing.