I'm calling shops to see if anyone will put a reasonable number on doing the work - Why would independent shops insist on replacing the whole turbo? Why does VW insist on it? I suspect thats where they're going for info.
I called a tuning shop and they're thinking about problems 2-3 levels past the basic install. Why the hell doesn't Madison, WI have a reasonable tuning shop? Instead we have a Porsche shop thats willing to work on other cars if you're willing to pay Porsche prices. I have two car seats in the back of this thing, you're asking for fund that might be going into a college fund.
Rant over.