Yet another update. Been spending more of my hard earned, on a set of boost pipes that go from my turbo up to the forge pipework, then from the forge pipework up to the inlet mani, including an EGR delete.
Pipes are a new product and the first set produced (barring a prototype set made from a different material which had issues). They are made by Spitfire performance.
The advantage? No more rubbish VAG connections and no more worrying about pipes blowing off either.
Also gave the engine a bit of a clean as it was in a right old state.
Anyway, the important part:
Unfortunately I currently have no pictures of the lower pipework, but next time i have the car up on the ramps, i'll be sure to take some.