T5 AXE Turbo Oil feed lines

[fargo]

Hi gang
I have a small oil leak. Been diagnosed as coming from the turbo lines. Not sure which one as they could not be viewed.
I also have an exhaust leak in same area which may have caused the problem due to heat.
I have read the article on how to remove the exhaust manifold & turbo. Looks pretty complicated.
I am wondering if anybody has replaced or repaired the Turbo lines without the manifold coming off. The exhaust leak is minor & doesnt bother me at this stage, but the oil is a real pain.
VW quoted $1400 labor only to remove & replace manifold, depending on what unfolded.
Thanks in advance for any help.

[Rebuild]

AFAIK there are no oil lines, the oil feed is built into the turbo with corresponding holes in the block.you have to remove turbo to fix leaks there.

[Umai Naa!!]

Do the whole lot at once.

Weld up the manifold, and replace the oil feed/drain gasket at the same time. You pretty much need to pull the turbo out anyway, to get the manifold off.

[fargo]

I think my manifold is the cast one . its a late 2007 model. Can it be welded?

[Umai Naa!!]

If it's a late '07, it won't be an AXE motor, it'll be a BPC.

If it's a cast one, they're usually just loose. New gasket there, and one for the turbo and you're done.

The stainless ones on the AXE can be welded. Done 3 or 4 now.

[fargo]

If it's a late '07, it won't be an AXE motor, it'll be a BPC.

If it's a cast one, they're usually just loose. New gasket there, and one for the turbo and you're done.

The stainless ones on the AXE can be welded. Done 3 or 4 now.

Its definitely an AXE.
By loose, do you mean it requires tightening or dismantling & new gasket?
How many hours should it take to do the remove & refit?

[Umai Naa!!]

If it's an AXE, it'll be the stainless manifold, which will need re-welding.

Hard to say how long one would take to R&R. I've done enough of them now that I know all the tricks, so I'd say maybe 4hrs for a first-timer.

[fargo]

Are mechanical repairs your business?

[Umai Naa!!]

Was.

But I can offer advice where needed.

[fargo]

I got a mechanic telling me around 12 hours r & R. Is he taking the piss or is he just not experienced & going in high hoping I go away?
He is a European specialist. Apperently & worked on T5's