okay, so after driving for about 20-30 minutes in the 100 degree heat, i make a stop and when i try to start her up again, she still won't start. temp isn't over 215-220. hafta lift the hood, wait 10-15 mins, and then she starts up. thought it was the starter, replaced that last week.. . only thing is, i can start her if i turn the key and press down a little on the gas pedal.
Otherwise when i turn the key it doesnt make
a sound at all, just a click.
am i flooding or screwing something else up by doing that? what's wrong damnit~!

88 bird 2.8 auto mpi

 

Try checking the igintion control module. That was my problem last year.

 

Double check your wiring down to there, too.
It could be weak, somewhere.

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Karl
1985 Firebird 2.8 to 3.4 swap project for Smog Happy LA, CA

 

I would've said the module too; but he's not even getting a click out of the starter. Sounds like a cable (or connection) problem... but if all he does is lift the hood for 10-15 minutes and the car starts...

Try a starter heat sheild (or heat blanket).. it bolts to (or wraps around) your starter to keep it cooler. Or you could try a remote solenoid kit... 100 degree heat is rare around NJ, but we've had it a few times, and my car has always started fine.



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Just thought I had to make a pointless comment here.. My car is the exact opposite. It runs like a beauty in extremely high temperatures...it's when it gets cold that it shudders and hesitates...never dies though..just doesn't put out.

 

Sounds like a few women I've known

It's a weak wire, because the voltage overheats it & runs the effort (to start car)
After wire cools down, it has a better chance to start the car.
Look at wiring at home.
IF it's ahevy duty appliance (iron, vqcuum cleaner) you have thick wiring.
Because that units produces lots of (wire heat) juice.
Using thick wire prevent a fire (wire melting & buring up).
Understand better?
I really think it's a lousy wire connection down there from Bubba, the mechainc!
Get under there, look, clean and give it a try.
You MAY win!
OR prove me wrong!!

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Chat Soon,
KED85
Karl
1985 Firebird 2.8 to 3.4 swap project for Smog Happy LA, CA