2lt-e not boosting

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2lt-e not boosting

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just put a 2lt-e in me 92 surf having a fews problems with it as it wont boost any higher then 3psi any ideas ?????????
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Waste gate stuck.
Actuator on waste gate damaged.

Huge pressure leak

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common thing is the tube to the boost sensor splits, especially right next to the motor.
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ok thanks ill have a look also would it have anything to do with the gaskets on the turbo? mine a a bit shot
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still no luck not boosting, will it have anything to do with me only running 3 bolts were the turbo meets the manifold??
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How many bolts are there meant to be?
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is it leaking from the gasket to the manifold?
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yea it is could that be wer all the boost is leaking
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Yeap, you will be surprised how much does leak out, get that fixed then see what happens.
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ok thanks mate ill get that done asap
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