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White smoke coming from under hood on driver side

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Hey everyone,

I own a 2000 Subaru Outback Limited with about 192k miles. Just recently, there has been white smoke coming from under the hood. Specifically from the header or manifold on the driver side. From what we’ve read, we suspect it’s a valve cover gasket issue. We still aren’t sure where it’s exactly from. Also, that it may be a leak of some sort, not sure if it’s coolant or oil yet.

Other info: it’s a used car we bought, don’t have much information on repairs such as HG but doesn’t seem to be the HG.

Any help is appreciated, thank you.
I have a 2009 Subaru Impreza 2.5i hatchback I keep getting the code p0028 which is my vvt solenoid bank 2 well Ive replaced it and I ve also replaced both oil pressure sensor and switch plus the oil sender I have changed the oil and filter oil level has been fine right where it needs to be at but I keep getting that code popping up I can clear the code but it always comes back on and I also get a burning smell and some smoke coming from under the motor on the driver's side I have also changed the value cover gasket as well anyone got any ideas