Pulling Motor

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I am approaching 120k and would really like to yank my engine out and give it the old once over (valve cover gaskets, front seals, hoses, etc) but i really don't want to open the refrigerant system since this is never a good idea... is there a way to suspend the a/c compressor out of the way and still get the motor out? If there isn't, I will probably just do the stuff with the engine in the car. which means I will do less than i would like.