Hairline crack in lid of pump strainer basket - causing suction side leak??

[ship of fools]

I can see a small hairline crack near the screw.

Would that cause a suction side leak?? I have bubbles in my strainer basket and returns.

I tried shaving cream but i couldn't see it being sucked in.

 

[JohnT]

It certainly could, but whether it does or not might depend on what pump and whether the crack is outside the seal and whether it affects the tightness of the lid.