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edwardsteiger · 02-22-2003, 01:11 PM

I have a 91 4runner. When the engine is cool the engine starts no problem. Drive it for about a hour shut if off and the engine won't start until the starter cools off. What could I do to fix this. It has a heat sheild. 3.0 V6 engine.

TPIJeep · 02-22-2003, 01:17 PM

As starters age they get more sensitive to heat due to internal wear. Sounds like its time for a new starter and some heat wrap along with the sheild to help things out!

edwardsteiger · 02-22-2003, 01:19 PM

Sorry I forgot to say "brand new starterand battery"

dog walker · 02-22-2003, 02:53 PM

Brand new starter? What kind? A cheapo Kragan oe Autozone? If so, take it back and get a new one. Rebuilt starters are not always perfect.

soopatoy · 02-22-2003, 03:20 PM

i am having the EXACT same problem with mine. took it to many different shops and they dont even know what the deal is. i also got a brand new (not rebuilt) starter and optima battery and still does it.

GonZu · 02-22-2003, 05:13 PM

Guys. Rebuild the starter.

I think heat-sink (sp?) is the term

You're looking at the cost of a shop manual, rebuild kit,
and some elbow grease.
Chances are good that it's just the soleniod... maybe more tho.
Check the wires for corrosion/contact.

IMHO starters have a POS ratio of (3:1)

- everytime you buy one (be it new, OEM, or rebuilt) you run the risk of something failing... Again and AGAIN !

DIY

02-22-2003, 01:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
edwardsteiger Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8766 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 156	Starting problems I have a 91 4runner. When the engine is cool the engine starts no problem. Drive it for about a hour shut if off and the engine won't start until the starter cools off. What could I do to fix this. It has a heat sheild. 3.0 V6 engine. __________________ Why work go wheel'n

02-22-2003, 01:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
TPIJeep Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 2082 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,041	As starters age they get more sensitive to heat due to internal wear. Sounds like its time for a new starter and some heat wrap along with the sheild to help things out! __________________ I am normally only a danger to myself don't make me include you!! BioHazard Buggy Build Thread Southern Motor Sports Ruston, Louisiana

02-22-2003, 01:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
edwardsteiger Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8766 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 156	Sorry I forgot to say "brand new starterand battery" __________________ Why work go wheel'n

02-22-2003, 02:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
dog walker Discount! Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 156 Location: Orangevale, CA Posts: 6,785	Brand new starter? What kind? A cheapo Kragan oe Autozone? If so, take it back and get a new one. Rebuilt starters are not always perfect. __________________ Jeff Fretwell 72 FJ40 67 FJ45 83 Toyota 4x4 LB

02-22-2003, 03:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
soopatoy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13247 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 811	i am having the EXACT same problem with mine. took it to many different shops and they dont even know what the deal is. i also got a brand new (not rebuilt) starter and optima battery and still does it. __________________ Chris Trucker hats are lame

02-22-2003, 05:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
GonZu Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 12056 Location: NC Posts: 162	Guys. Rebuild the starter. I think heat-sink (sp?) is the term You're looking at the cost of a shop manual, rebuild kit, and some elbow grease. Chances are good that it's just the soleniod... maybe more tho. Check the wires for corrosion/contact. IMHO starters have a POS ratio of (3:1) - everytime you buy one (be it new, OEM, or rebuilt) you run the risk of something failing... Again and AGAIN ! DIY

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