HELP! 87 3.2 Motor doesn't start after hot, but when cool NO Problem???

[SpecCarrera]

Need Advice,
My motor which is stock, doesn't kick over at all when hot and shut off,
but when cold, engine starts fine??????
I went to Coachella this weekend, and when the motor was warm with normal oil temps etc. and I try to start the warm motor, it doesn't even kick over--
I left the car for several hours, and returned in the cool nite, and it started up immediately!
Is this a starter issue or selinoid that heats up and won't start, or the ignition switch, or vapor lock fromaccumilator?????
I tried the lights thinking maybe the battery was at fault, but lights are ok, and last nite when it happened the 2nd time, I had AAA jump it and it wouldn't even try to start--- all I hear is the fuel pump? noise and nothing after that....

Thanks in Advance!

Going to try the "hit the starter with a hammer" theory and jump start it to drive it to the shop for repairs..

Patrick

[vinny c]

Sounds like the solenoid. Same thing happened to me. I replaced it with a lt. wt. starter and haven't had any problems since. Takes about an hour to change out but greasy. Try this linkhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PORSCHE-911-MINI-STARTER-ALSO-PORSCHE-9Vince

[fly944]

Also check your grounds.

[SpecCarrera]

Thanks for responses--- found same problem listed on forum...waiting for light weight starter off ebay-- spoke to Otto and will take it to his shop for install-- with the G50 trans, worried about going over the 2" tolerance for engine removal and creating more expense...

[dd74]

I had the same problem as you; the car wouldn't start after getting warm to hot. In my case, it was the starter motor, but I also had the ground strap replaced only because it aids with the current flow as well as after over twenty years, the straps become somewhat frayed.

[SpecCarrera]

good idea... will order a ground strap from Pelican and do both upgrades... going through the starter troubleshooting tech article and will test the grounding before/after with voltmeter...

[ZOA NOM]

Check the DME relay under the driver's seat.

[SpecCarrera]

Will do.. thanks Zoanas!
How do you like the Hella's over the stock fogs?
I might do that upgrade instead of driving lights for better canyon illumination...

[ZOA NOM]

They are absolutely DEADLY at night! High speed night driving is worry-free. They throw major light a full mile down the road.

[SpecCarrera]

Nice! Will see the deer freezing in their tracks way down the road!!!! hahhahaa