VQ 5L starting problems when hot.

[Scido]

I know this is probably a fairly common occurrence but i cant find anything with the search tool for a 5L.

So the deal is the VQ wont start when its hot, its really slow to turn over like the battery hasn't got much power or something.

Replaced the battery, alternator and starter motor.

any ideas??

[dirt drifter]

hmm. what are your battery leads like? if they're getting old it might pay to throw some new ones on. get the thickest, best quality ones in the shop, and make sure the neg- leads have a good clean earth contact at the motor/body. hopefully that works

[DavoVP]

Its a 5L thing.

They all do it when hot.

Poor heat shielding = lazy starter

[Scido]

thanks fellas