So ein mist! But i would request a new engine as well,one never knows what the future might bring,and i'd never trust this engine again..
Indeed. The force needed to punch that hole in the cover must have been tremendous. An equal force would have been exerted upon the plate to which the pulleys are secured. Even if it hasn't cracked it may have been weakened, something that may not show up until the car is out of warranty.
