Might have minor oil pan leak heard this is comman in 3800 anybody had this problem? Thanks Butch Hard fix?

 

Pretty much every 3800 will develop an oil pan gasket leak at some point. It's a major PITA to replace since you have to drop the engine cradle to get at some of the bolts. I lived with mine leaking until I had the transmission rebuilt and the shop could get at it without any additional labor.

 

x2, mine has a small leak. I just keep an eye on my oil levels and make sure to clean the pan every oil change.

Either this gets worse and warrants the fix, or I'm waiting until I have to drop the cradle for something else so it can get done.

 

Thanks guys that is what my buddy said today when changing oil .up on lift. Dropping cradle big job $. Thanks Butch

 

Maybe you could tighten the bolts a bit and get the leak to stop for a bit. I have done this on other vehicles before. Not too tight tho they will snap.