starter motor seems to be working touch wood. last 6 starts have been on the key.
found some of the noises. front left brake shield was touching the rotor and for some reason the front left braided brake line seems to be under load and appeared to have been making contact with the drive shaft.
I plan to swap the rear calipers, pads and rotors soon so will re position the line and do a full brake bleed soon. for now a few cable ties have kept it from making contact.