[Mk2] [NA] small end bearing change?

[flackie666]

the engine has a rattle once reved ive been told its possable the small end baring
how hard is it to change and will it have caused damage to the rest of the engine?

[Gary ST165]

little end bearing is found within the connecting rod...

http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/p_E_1990_T ... ?hl=13201A

indeed they do wear and are often overlooked as part of a (forged) engine rebuild when re-using stock rods, but i would be very surprised if this was at fault in your case.

[flackie666]

if it wouls stop raining id get a vid but damn weather if i knew what was up with it id have a go at fixing it but im not 100% on the problem

[Lewis Jay]

Its likely the butterfly mechanism in the inlet manifold, that operates the T-VIS.

Take the top section of the inlet manifold off its only four bolts I think and you`ll see what I mean.

[flackie666]

would that make a loud tapping noise once reved?