The HECK is this noise?

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Another question... It looks like the front crankshaft seal is leaking like crazy, this is not new, but it's time to take care of it.

i was responding to the above.
but oil can get in to other things here, harnesses and such and leak for weeks. after fixing all leaks.

im sure you did it right. but some times damage is there , unseen , from before you owned it.