MEh, damn engine is givin issues

[Nate's Alero]

well, after coming home from seeing my brother in the hospital, i was beating the shizz outts the satty, got home and noticed lifter tick, it usually has lifter tick, but it was LOUD! so, i left her runnin, and revved the engine a bit, and heard what sounded like a faint coins in a rubber can, it was sorta this gurglin sound, but it sounded like the rod bearing is goin out....i need help plz! i dont have the moniez for a rebuild, an dmy moms old escort and the old alero are on their last legs....

plz, wtf does this mean?