HI Sunday Driver,
Yeah I had to replace mine as it slit around the same area you are talking about, I didn't notice any seepage before hand though (I'm not often looking at that area) and it just went and dumped all my coolant. I went for the Mishimoto one (as Kaz mentioned, he saw it on my car and it needs a very minor trim in the fan cowling) however it is all aluminium , a great fit and I think it cost about £250 inc shipping from the US (only a couple of days for delivery).
1992 NSX, 3.0 Manual, (Was Sebring Silver) Now Kaiser Silver
2018 Jaguar XE, 2.0 R-Sport 250, Loire Blue.
2013 Kawazaki ER6F, Metalic Green.