Pulling engine is easier to do with tranny. Pully the tranny to do a clutch jop, it's easier to just drop the tranny.
Turbo could have been effected. Also, you'll need to remove the oil cooler (and lines) and flush it (radiator need it too, just not nearly as critical).
Make sure the machine shop hardness tests the head before doing ANY work on it. If it's annealed it's a paperweight as you'll be dealing with a LOT of issues later if it is. I know this from experience...
Turbo could have been effected. Also, you'll need to remove the oil cooler (and lines) and flush it (radiator need it too, just not nearly as critical).
Make sure the machine shop hardness tests the head before doing ANY work on it. If it's annealed it's a paperweight as you'll be dealing with a LOT of issues later if it is. I know this from experience...