A split can open and close .. and conceal itself until the engine is revved
So you need two people
Garages have smoke leak detectors .. that pump the system up with smoke
24:57 mins in .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKJixaTaZKg Video to demonstrate use of machine .. not being used in this video for your problem .,. link just to let you know what a smoke machine is.
Lack of boost can also be other things 1. EGR staying open
2. Sticking vanes on the turbo
3. Turbo actuator has stripped gears
All of which you need proper diagnostic scanner that shows you a lot more than just codes
They use forscan here .. its free .. and works on a laptop .. you just buy the interface cable called.
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