white puff of smoke, then loss of power engine still runs

[y b a stuntman]

Had my 87 Gn out on the freeway and stepped on it really good. I got a big puff of smoke and it smoked a little more till I got the car home. There is a loss of power it does seem like the turbo is working and I have a little bit of a oil leak. When I start the car after a little bit of time smoke is coming off of the valve cover area oppisite of the side the turbo is on. Please Help with your thoughts.

 

[SouthernCal GN]

Do a compression test and leakdown test.........sounds like you've just joined the headgasket repair club!

 

[hrhoward]

Hi and welcome stuntman!
Need a little more info. What color was the smoke? What has been done to the car as far as performance modifications? How many miles? etc.....

 

[y b a stuntman]

white smoke_all stock_27,000 miles

 

[hrhoward]

White smoke, eh? Sounds like a head gasket. Do what SouthernCal GN said. Look in rad and see if you see oil or check your oil and see if there is evidence of coolant there.

 

[y b a stuntman]

Thanks,

anyone know of a mechanic in the Cleveland area that I can trust to do the work.

 

[Christophah]

There is a shop in Bedford on the automile called Frank's. You could look him up in the yellow pages. It is on Broadway. He has a mean GN and should be able to hook you up.

 

[SouthernCal GN]

Spin a wrench and do the work yourself! Best way to learn about your car, and save some coin in the process.....

 

[hrhoward]

Spin a wrench and do the work yourself! Best way to learn about your car, and save some coin in the process.....

I second that! You can never have enough tools!!!