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Hot Start problem

Posted: 03 May 2009, 07:31
by eatcustard
When engine is cold, it fires up on the button

When I switch off engine and try to start again, it stuggles, just like a flat battery.
Leave it 10 mins and it fire up on the button again

Battery is fully charged and holding charge so its not that, connections to battery are tight so OK there

Where else can I look

Re: Hot Start problem

Posted: 03 May 2009, 07:53
by Grun
Usual culprit seems to be the bush in the gearbox housing...........

https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=48113" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

And this thread has lots of information and excellent photos, you'll find them on page 2. (Thanks to Tony).

https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.p ... 8&p=268814" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Mike

Re: Hot Start problem

Posted: 03 May 2009, 09:32
by eatcustard
Dont think its that, as it does turn the engine,
but very slow

Thanks for the info

Re: Hot Start problem

Posted: 03 May 2009, 14:47
by GBHgpJON
eatcustard wrote:Dont think its that, as it does turn the engine,
but very slow

Thats a symptom of a worn starter bush.........once it cools down, ie contracts,it frees the pinion enuff to let it spin faster.....

Re: Hot Start problem

Posted: 04 May 2009, 00:14
by Rozzo
change the bush, it only costs a coupla quid and will sort your problem 8)