Taking the front panel out or even the complete front end off will be time well spent IMO. Then you'll only need to lift the engine and box a foot or so before you push the car backwards. At the moment, getting enough angle will be hard work especially if you don't have an adjustable angle gizmo with your lift. If you do decide to try it that way it would be worth raising the rear of the car as much as possible. You're already at a disadvantage with the car angled down at the back. I don't think that I'd agree with using the 2 valve cover bolts. Wire strop or strapping under the manifold and engine mounts is much safer.
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