13-05-13, 07:58 PM
You should at least investigate it before going on a 5000 mile trip!
If it is just a bit of seepage past the cam cover gasket you'll probably have no problem beyond a slightly messy looking engine and the need to top up the oil occasionally, but it's not impossible that the cause is something critical. There's no point in having a ruined holiday for want of getting your spanners out or taking it to a mechanic if you're not confident of tackling the job yourself.
If it is just a bit of seepage past the cam cover gasket you'll probably have no problem beyond a slightly messy looking engine and the need to top up the oil occasionally, but it's not impossible that the cause is something critical. There's no point in having a ruined holiday for want of getting your spanners out or taking it to a mechanic if you're not confident of tackling the job yourself.