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Engine runs but sputters when put in gear

Hi I have a 87 turbo Nissan 200sx with a ca18et engine that lost its engine power, it revs up but when i put it in gear it sputters and hardly moves. I know that the transmission is fine though.

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Sounds like leak in high pressure side of turbo to inlet manifold tube.
Results in gutless or no performance but idle & revving in neutral ok.
Check for splits or loosened joints.

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