Hot/Hard Start

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Matt Anderson · #1 Post by **Matt Anderson** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 5:07 pm

So after a few weekends of work I was able to get the Porsche back up and running. It goes really well and is a hoot to drive. But..........

After it's been running for a little bit, it doesn't want to start back up. It seems that when I go to start it, the starter had a hard time cranking the engine continuously. It's almost like it's studdering. I can hear the solenoid clickity-clackin' away, but the starter has a VERY hard time cranking. I have an Optima that is relatively new. I don't expect this to be part of the problem.

It was in a previous post of mine, that the car had been parked for 25+ years. It has just been put back on the road in the last 2 months. I'm not sure what I may be overlooking, but I thought you guys may be able to shed some light on the subject.

Thanks

David Jones · #2 Post by **David Jones** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 5:47 pm

Sounds like the starter bushing is worn out. There is I believe an article on the registry web site tech pages about how to replace it.

Matt Anderson · #3 Post by **Matt Anderson** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 6:17 pm

That's what I thought it may be as well. It would make sense after 30 yrs. I just needed a second opinon.

Thanks