99 Oil Leak

I have a 1999 Intrepid, 2.7 motor, with 59,000 miles. Bought it at 53,000 miles. (A sucker born every minute) Just counting the days until it pukes. Anyhow, I have a very minor oil leak that appears to be coming from the timing chain cover area. I change the oil every 3000 and use Mobil 1. The good thing is that I only put about 6,000, fairly easy miles on my vehicle a year. Any use in trying to proactively repair the timing chain cover gasket and replace the timing chain while I'm in there? Looking down the road, what's a decent, used 3.2 run?

Also, on these cold mornings when I start it, I hear a metal sounding, spinning noise for a second or so when it first starts. Bearings? Other than that, it is running fine. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

The bottom end of the 2.7 is weak.I have put crankshaft kits in the 2.7s.The 2.7 is expensive to fix,about $118.00 for the timing chain and from the dealer only.The best thing you can do is put a 3.2 or 3.5 in its place.Find a donor car is the best thing to do instead of the kit.Advantage of the donor car is you have the parts on hand.