wall is bowed out 1 1/2 inches, half way up. It appears to be filled with a brown sort of maybe epoxy. The crack runs horizontal about half way up in a basement wall. The home has had interior waterproofing system put in 10 years ago. I am buying home and concerned. One structual person that came out says to replace wall, or steel channel it. But does not do or could offer costs. Then a builder suggested "carbon fiber" something about it being newer technology and stronger then steel. Hoping to not have to dig up a 43 ft long wall. All other walls intact. Another structual engineer is coming out to look, but they do repairs also. But it seems they might be bias so they can do work. House is 58 years old, and does appear that the landscaping might be sloping toward home, but is easily able to be fixed. House sat empty for 1 year and water did seep in from interior drainage system not being able to pump it all, so they installed another sump in hole plus added 2 battery back

When you say bowed "out" do you mean "out away from the house" or " out into the basement"? And, this crack, how big? Meaning, a "hairline", or a "gap" crack?
Either way, gap crack, and inward bow, mean big worries, that wall is what holds up the rest of the house, well, not the "whole" rest of the house, but enough to make a difference, if it's not there.
And, "carbon fiber" thats funny, unless you have large quantities of money.
You should probably call your local "dept. of building safety" and have them look at it.

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