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I'm surprised nobody's suggested this, but you should have someone check your engine mounts. It wouldn't explain the oil dripping issue you mention, although it could be related (lots of rattling will certainly break things faster). But I suggest it because it's pretty common. If an engine mount has gone, you'll get lots of rattling without much reduction in performance otherwise. And for that matter, you'll notice it much much less at high RPM.
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