Hard start when hot.....

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Dec 1, 2002 | 10:50 AM

Newbie85

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Racer

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From: Deatsville, Al

Hard start when hot.....

Is this a common problem? It seems that the car will start fine when the engine is cold, but when it is up to temp it starts hard.. :(
Frankly, its a little embarassing at times..

Anything I can look at or do to help the situation?

Thanks

Dec 1, 2002 | 11:25 AM

chucks88

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Re: Hard start when hot..... (Newbie85)

You may have a leaky injector. You may want to consider sending them out for a cleaning and flow testing. Do you smell gas at all under the hood?

Dec 1, 2002 | 11:40 AM

Raistlin

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Re: Hard start when hot..... (Newbie85)

does it crank slow? maybe the starter could be getting hot.

Dec 1, 2002 | 11:43 AM

Newbie85

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From: Deatsville, Al

Re: Hard start when hot..... (chucks88)

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You may have a leaky injector. You may want to consider sending them out for a cleaning and flow testing. Do you smell gas at all under the hood?

Thanks for the reply. No, I dont smell any gas but I may take your advice about the injectors. It runs fine and doesnt throw any codes. I should also clarify that what I consider hard start is having to turn the key 2-3 times before it cranks.

Dec 1, 2002 | 02:33 PM

Mike's 86

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Re: Hard start when hot..... (Newbie85)

If the engine doesn't crank I would suspect your starter may have a dead spot on the armature. :cheers:

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