| I have a 97 3800 with a plastic intake manifold.
 It cracked, flooded the crankcase with coolant while on the Highway and destroyed the engine.
 
 Thanks alot GM.  I had no idea of this problem till it happened to me.
 
 As far as I am aware, there is no aluminum replacement out there.
 
 I ended up suing GM over this in small claims court.  Received a confidential settlement which helped cover the costs.
 
 But still, I would never recommend the 96 and up 3800 to anyone.  It will bite you in the butt.
 
 I heard they changed the design in 2004 but I could be wrong.
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