Engine smoke.. engine cuts out in 1st gear

[MrPorsche951]

I have white smoke comming from passenger side of the engine.. The engine cuts out for a second when I am starting to accelerate in 1st gear.

I am taking it to a tech in the morning, should I be okay to drive the 15miles to the shop? Also, any ideas on what it could be would be helpful.


Thanks!

[MrPorsche951]

I found the oil drip. I dont know exactly where its comming from though. The white smoke stops after about 10 min of running.

[nize]

check the cam cover gasket, especially in the rear area by the firewall. it's a common location for failure.

[MrPorsche951]

Is this a serious problem? And, is this the reason for my engine to be cutting out in 1st gear?

[nize]

is it a serious problem? read this thread;
engine fire ! damn !

and this thread;
fireproof fuel sleeves for fuel lines

1st gear cutout sounds unrelated.

[MrPorsche951]

Thanks alot!

What part should I buy? The "Camshaft housing gasket" ?

[nize]

first make sure that's where the oil is leaking from.