Sticky Starter?

[MarkVeryard]

Hi Folks,

In a similar way to another recent thread, my car starts from cold with no problem, but when it is hot I really have trouble. It has been gradually getting worse over time and it's now so bad that it is guarranteed not to start when the negine is hot.

Now, I don't think that this is the usual problem of ignition (points, plugs, timing etc), I have noticed that the engine turns over significantly slower when the engine is hot when compared to when it is cold... I believe that it won't start simply because it won't turn over fast enough.

A guy at work asked a friend who owns a garage - they reckon that the starter motor needs a good clean internally - they think that it is getting hot (since it is below the exhaust manifold) and getting stiff due to crap inside the motor taking up the clearances

Before I take the starter off, has anyone else had this problem? does it sound likely?

Cheers,
Mark.

[xvivalve]

Very likely; not reaching cranking speed when hot is a symptom of a tired starter. Experienced it myself.

Should be picking some Club reconditioned Sprint ones up shortly if you want a simple solution

[knightrider150]

Had the same issue too.

reconned the starter and then all was well.

[MalcGE]

I concure, commom problem. You will probably find that the next stage is 'click click' as the solenoid has to try and kick the lazy unit into life.

[MarkVeryard]

Ok, thanks guys - hearing it's a common issue is re-assuring. It's got so bad today that the engine won't turn at all when hot - it's nerver been that bad before!

I'll start hunting for a new or recon replacement.
Cheers,
Mark.

[rich]

dont know how much they help , but the starter motor should have a heatshield fitted to it , dont suppose many get refitted or fall off,

if i remember correctly there only held on by a pop rivet,

anyones still in place??