Warm start problem

[DJexor]

Hi guys,

Anyone know what could be the problem when the car starts fine when it's cold, but when it's warm it has trouble starting the engine. It does crank, but the crank rotation seems a bit slowish. When I wait for a few minutes and especially with an open engine hood it starts again.

Do you guys think the engine is not getting enough fresh air into the engine?

[Ivan141]

I know I sound like a broken record sometimes, but this is exactly what my car used to do when my ignition was a tooth out. Had to wait for it to cool down before it would start.

[DJexor]

I will try once more to change the tooth, but before it started shit also when cold and after changing 1 tooth it starts good when cold. Bringing it one tooth further, i can't get the timing right. Any other suggestions?

[Ivan141]

Mine would crank but then suddenly stop. Your problem might have something to do with heatsoaking if it is cranking slower, do you still have the little heatshield on the starter?

[DJexor]

Yes was thinking about that too. I do have the heatshield on.
I might buy a reductive drive starter soon. Hopefully that will solve all the problems.

[Ivan141]

I have one in a box at home, bought it refurbushed from Rockauto for 70USD. Havent checked if it actually fits yet,