After reading this thread, it is very clear that you are introducing problems while trying to fix others. You need to apply fixes for the problem at hand without doing other work that muddles the situation. While you are clearly capable of wrenching, it does not appear that you have the knowledge necessary to repair the current set of problems on the bike. I highly recommend you take the bike to a qualified mechanic. If you cannot afford the mechanic, you should junk/sell this bike now and buy another.
Take a step back and ask yourself if you should really risk your life riding this bike.
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