I also have a cover with a crack in the same place. one is an inch long, and the other is 1/4 in long. both are from the vent tube and on the outside edge. the 1 in goes towards the rear and the 1/4 forward. they both start from the base of the tube.
can`t tell if the crack is on the inside since the vapor sheet metal piece is in the way.
I bought this cover from pick n pull & didn`t see it with the dirt on it. I have been in the process of polishing it, It`s going to look good.
I have a welder I use, I`ll see if he can weld it.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works