I have a 96 Civic sedan with a d16y8 block and d16y7 head. Something is wrong with the motor I think, I dunno, but its been making weird noises, kinda like the noise a washing machine makes when its washing clothes, but like a plastic bag is being whirled around in a circle. it makes this noise while Im driving. It has oil, I had the transmission checked and it has oil too.

I just dont know what to do. It is my daily driver, and my only means of transportation atm. Im wiling to pay for a comparable swap that can go in to make the car drive, in trade for the block/cash. as I know the d16y8 block is a vtec block.

Is there anyone out there can can help me figure out what this thing is doing?