So here's what's happened

youtube playlist of the 6 part saga thus far.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQijPtwJyBM&list=PLofbB9KhQ8rpH06Gr7P-Oo3KJ-TXRaJ7c



short version, i think my front crank seal is leaking.

replaced it, i think it's still leaking...

may have to do it again and also replace the front spacer ring, even though i did the fingerneal test to see if a groove was worn in, and there wasn't so i left it in ( i also don't have a way to get it off :'( )