Dave - nah no front end lift - I dont like running the engine on jack stands - makes me nervous. But now that I think about it I could idle it on my driveway facing up as seen in my sig
Getting the front end up means more coolant in the system before you start it. I've done it on a steep hill with e-brake cranked and blocks behind wheels. Try it.
Dave
10/90 Build 525im, 630,000+km, Eibach/Sachs, Engine Rebuild
*RIP Oskar the DOG *