Hmmm. I would ask for a second or third opinion, the "crack" looks like where the plastic was moulded together and should not be a problem. Besides, the boot should keep any moisture out.
I would suspect fuel delivery problems for the extra long crank. Clogged fuel filter, slow running pump, fuel pressure regulator, dirty plugs. Look for the fuel pump last, that is extremely expensive and a real pain to replace because the tank has to be dropped along with a few other parts on an AWD.
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