Should we add a of the 951 DI engine's common fail points, or move straight to the fiberglass repair tips?
Brian’s philosophy is simple: if it doesn't move, hit it with a rubber mallet. If it still doesn't move, get the blowtorch. The goal for today is to pull the , a powerplant known for being as fast as it is temperamental.
Between cleaning the fuel injectors with a rig he built out of a 9V battery and a can of carb cleaner, Brian takes a break to address the hull. The RXX is a rare racing breed, and this one has seen more dock-side collisions than a bumper car.
Brian finds a "custom" wiring repair from the previous owner involving duct tape and what appears to be a twisted paperclip.
Just as he’s about to call it a night, Brian drops the borescope into the cylinders. He freezes. "Oh... that’s not supposed to be there."
The Heart Transplant – Can Brian save the 951, or is it destined for the scrap heap?
The sun was barely over the fence line, but Backyard Brian was already three coffees deep, staring down the hollowed-out hull of the .