Rock Auto also doesn't list head bolts for the 3.5 DOHC. Kinda makes you wonder what's up with that.

Anyway, every fan I've seen for the 94-96 DOHC 3.5 has those cracks you're talking about. Mine does too. I've not heard of one coming apart, though, not to say it won't. The only source is a dealer.

I haven't ever replaced my head gaskets (180K miles), but I think if I did, I'd go OEM. I have had good luck with aftermarket stuff, though, and I have used Victor Reinz stuff successfully in the past, just not for this application.

Sorry for the length of time until a reply. It wasn't always like that here...

John B.

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