They found the missing bit of metal by fishing around the oil pan through the drain hole with a magnet.
So 99(+)% of the impulse coupling is accounted for.
In the MIDDLE of the RIGHT
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Does that help the warranty issue?
Nope.
Good news indeed.
Oof…THAT is great news.