My 87 GL Weekender (automatic) does not like to crank if warmed up and the engine stopped, to get gas etc. Some times it just puts out about half a crank and that's it. I got stranded at a gas station this weekend, close to home. The lights were bright, meaning the battery wasn't dead. I got under neath with a screwdriver and jumped the starter over a few times but no start. After walking home and returning, later with jumper cables, it tried it first (cold now) and it started up with a slight Hesatation. Cranks best when cold, Has a remanufactured. Bosh starter, I guess there all Bosh. Any Ideas? Get the diehard checked at sears for it's cranking amps? Switch batteries with my 90 cabrolet and see if it happens with that battery? Rob It's snowing like crazy here in CT |
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