Jack: I would first have the battery tested. Most auto supply stores will do this for free. If the starter IS indeed the culprit I would not hesitate to take it out and operate. This is a rather simple job. Usually the only parts required are brushes. Clean, lube and reassemble. While I was at it I would replace the starter pilot bushing in the transmission case. Good Luck. Ken Lewis On Thu, 24 Apr 1997 18:16:52 -0500 jrbateman@speedline.ca (Jack Bateman) writes: >Greetings - when the engine is hot it will not start and has difficulty in turning over at all. Let it >sit and cool down for 10 or 15 minutes and away she goes. > >I'm told this is the signe of a starter heading south. At $210 a pop >for a replacement, I'm not impressed. Any other possibilities out >there...like maybe coil? >Regards, >Jack Bateman >Oshawa, Ontario
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