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Whats up Sigurd, your www.A-Body.net moderator here! If I didnt know any better, I would say your cheating on us!!! How dare you LOL. Just messing man. I sold my W-Body some years ago.... Come to think of it, I also sold my A-Body some years ago.
Almost certain a 1989 3800 will have a steel cam gear. I think the nylon gears were phased out by the time the 3800 received a balance shaft(1988). As for the clatter: Does it sound like it's from the top of the engine or bottom on that side? If you're in the US(not sure from your username) and have a Harbor Freight nearby, pick up a cheap mechanic's stethoscope. That will help you pinpoint the noise to a specific area.