Not boosting?

[DSMe36]

Hi, im in a process of buying a gs-t but i have a few questions..

i test drove it and didnt feel like it pulled nor i even heard the turbo.
Wondering if it can be fixed. Maybe boost leak? idk im new to 4g63 engines, turbo engines for that matter.

but here are some pics, i saw that some of the lines arent connected right im guessing... and could this be aslo why the check engine light is on.
car has 95xxx miles, evo lll gt turbo?, manual boost controller, pretty much stock . Car ran fine, no funny noises of any sort, jus didnt boost.

I just wanna know if thats why it didnt boost. thanks..

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

 

[DSMe36]

If everything else is hunky-dory, you're looking at going over just about everything in the engine bay to see what's been tampered with. You're bound to find something amiss. The turbo may be blown, or it may have worked satisfactorily, and someone honestly did think the best solution was to remove the wastegate actuator and coolant line. Far from the best idea, but whatever. If you've got the time, it's your call. But one thing's for sure, I will be personally offended if you pay what he's asking. Two grand is even a bit much for my tastes, $1800 sounds doable. There are just too many things that could be wrong. For an eBay turbo alone, you'd have to pay me to take it.

haha. well i called him about and talked with him about the problems..he said he's not going any lower than 3500. He says it runs fine which it does but still

so ill jus look around some more

 

[cabbageman97]

the guy must be out of his mind. there is no wastegate like mentioned before, no coolant lines messed up vacuum lines. i wouldnt pay anymore than 1000

 

[LiquidX]

Smart move. Skip ove it.

 

[joegamma1]

Spose the compressor wheel could have been removed to "cancel the turbo"?
that's just not right.