Ok, I have searced, and didn't get the answer I was hoping for. So, now I am just being obstinate and asking anyway.
I fear that I have a LIM gasket leak and need to replace the gasket. Is there any possible way to get to it without removing the turbos? I just replaced the turbos a month ago, and I dread that job again. It sucks.
Thanks,

 

I doubt you'll have enough access to all the bolts for the LIM with the turbos in place. You may be able to get lucky with a few of them, but at least 2 or 3 of them seem impossible with the stock turbos installed.

 

Answer is no - you must remove the turbos. Lot of work - yes, do it right and get a metal gasket.



Later

 

Yea, I knew that's what you were going to say. But, there was this little voice inside me saying, maybe, just maybe you won't have to do that again. God, that is a job removing those damn things.

 

I guess the other question is, is there any way to absolutely determine if the lower gasket is leaking?
I have hooked up a boost leak finder, and the intake system will not hold air. I can hear it leaking down in there somewhere, and I have checked all the usual suspects.

 

It's possible that the turbos have an exhaust leak since you just replaced them.

If it's really bad you might see some smoke but if not maybe you can shine a light around it and look for some black exhaust marks.

 

i got a s4 n/a and was wondering is there a diagram somewhere that shows all the bolts for the LIM

 

The factory service manual. Just google factory service manual.

 

thanks i think i can figure it out if im lucky (limited tools to work with and car on ground)

 

well i got it off had to remove a it of stuff to get the last 2 bolts but got it thanks