Whenever I turn my car off and then start it right back up (example: getting gas) the starter cranks really slow, like the battery was low or something, but it starts cold just fine. My friends and I think the starter is just getting too hot. Is there any solution to this? Its a brand new starter and I don' remember having this problem with my old one. Is there a better starter to buy? I don't really want to have to heat wrap the header. I know Longacre makes starter wrap, does it work? Is that my last resort?

Thanks ahead for any help

-Dan

 

You can buy a starter heat shield which helps. Little piece of tin for like $12, which guards it from heat.
Making sure your electrical connections are good and clean, and timing is not too high, will also help.

 

I just went to autozone looking for just such a piece and they don't have it. My timing isn't too aggressive and all the wiring and contacts are new.

 

JC whitney and numerous other companies carry starter "Heat Wraps" and shields that bolt into place.. I found it easier to get the wrap..

I live in AZ, 100+ degree weather is standard
out here, Starter problems are common.. But
usually when a starter cooks, It generally does
not want to move or make a sound at all untill
after it is cool enough. Yours simply cranks, but slowly.. Double check all grounds, and leads.

Back to the heat wrap..It looks like a fire blanket,
kind of a aluminum foil exterior with vel-cro ends.. You simply wrap it around the starter nice and tight.. and it works like a charm.. Im sure shields work just the same but.. more time consuming to install.

Good luck

 

Thanks for the advice, i'm going to look for some of that wrap. I know its not a wiring issue because when the car is cool the starter cranks as it should. I only have an issue when it is hot.