Ummmmm...he says he thinks he found out what it is.He said two things(rocker arms or lobe or sumpthin)underneath the valve cover on the valve train have snapped.Can remember exactly what it is he said.At first he thought it jumped timing,now he found this.The first thing we thought was the engine seized, but i dont think this engine is known for seizing at only 170k. Yes the oil has been changed MORE than regularly seeing how he is managment at Valvoline and i work under him. Kinda disappointing that he may be able to fix it.lol.He said if it was a crank or rods or the pistons he wouldnt mess with it and was gonna give it away....ME ME ME...i need an engine for my 4g Civic Hatch.
Thanks for the suggestions guys