Ended up flat chat last week, so it got delayed again.
New dump is almost completed, just need a long die grinder bit to clean up the inside of the merge a little, then i can weld the rest of the wastegate dump up. Still unsure whether i'll need to run another vband on the WG dump to assist with install, got one on order but ill test fit it without and see how much of a struggle it will be.
Also removed the turbo's water return from around the back of the head, going in favour of a solid line running around the front of the head ready for the 26/30 install. Removed the water feed from the plenum/fuel rail completely and blocked it off behind the thermostat.