EgunMogaji2:
Hello folks, I’ve been dealing with something that I haven’t seen before and it’s puzzling. I have a few ideas but let’s see.

Vehicle: 1980’s Subaru Libero, 1.2 liter 3 cyl.

Issue: Starter Rolls the engine perfectly when the engine is cold. When the engine is warmed up the starter becomes sluggish. Doesn’t spin at enough revolution to start the engine.

Recent Work: My mechanic changed the rings and afterwards the issue started.

Tests: When left to cool the engine starts, issue is the same with another known good battery.

Thoughts: I’m thinking the rings are too tight BUT if so why the intermittent cold/hot starts?

I thank you in advance for all intelligent and on topic responses.

GAZZUZZ:


1. Expansion of piston rings that are too tight .

2. The starter motor failure

Mrford:
The piston rings are tight,. Remember Metals expand when hot. So when the engine gets hot, the rings expands making it difficult for the starter to turn the engine. Then when it gets cold it contrasts.

To confirm further, you can manually turn the engine when cold and compare when hot.

My thought.

Smartchoiice:
It will get better with use. Those things are known to negatively impact the starter

EgunMogaji2:


My confusion is that the starter works flawlessly when engine is cold.

Smartchoiice:

Change the starter sir if he problem gets worse. I learnt from my kazeems that a newly ringed engine tends to operate at a much higher temperatures which impacts on a component of the Kickstarter.. hence the hardstarting when hot...

uboma:
Vehicle: 1980’s Subaru Libero, 1.2 liter 3 cyl.

Please oblige us with pictures of this rare beauty.

uboma:
Vehicle: 1980’s Subaru Libero, 1.2 liter 3 cyl.

Please oblige us with pictures of this rare beauty.

EgunMogaji2:


It’s a simple Japanese microvan but with 4WD for my farm.

EgunMogaji2:
Hello folks, I’ve been dealing with something that I haven’t seen before and it’s puzzling. I have a few ideas but let’s see.

Vehicle: 1980’s Subaru Libero, 1.2 liter 3 cyl.

Issue: Starter Rolls the engine perfectly when the engine is cold. When the engine is warmed up the starter becomes sluggish. Doesn’t spin at enough revolution to start the engine.

Recent Work: My mechanic changed the rings and afterwards the issue started.

Tests: When left to cool the engine starts, issue is the same with another known good battery.

Thoughts: I’m thinking the rings are too tight BUT if so why the intermittent cold/hot starts?

I thank you in advance for all intelligent and on topic responses.

EgunMogaji2:
Hello folks, I’ve been dealing with something that I haven’t seen before and it’s puzzling. I have a few ideas but let’s see.

Vehicle: 1980’s Subaru Libero, 1.2 liter 3 cyl.

Issue: Starter Rolls the engine perfectly when the engine is cold. When the engine is warmed up the starter becomes sluggish. Doesn’t spin at enough revolution to start the engine.

Recent Work: My mechanic changed the rings and afterwards the issue started.

Tests: When left to cool the engine starts, issue is the same with another known good battery.

Thoughts: I’m thinking the rings are too tight BUT if so why the intermittent cold/hot starts?

I thank you in advance for all intelligent and on topic responses.

Mrford:
The piston rings are tight,. Remember Metals expand when hot. So when the engine gets hot, the rings expands making it difficult for the starter to turn the engine. Then when it gets cold it contrasts.

To confirm further, you can manually turn the engine when cold and compare when hot.

My thought.

GAZZUZZ:


I went back in time in my head, and have u checked the timing marks? Also is it the distributor with a hammer?

radautoworks:


Was this happening before the rings were changed and have you checked the oil pressure?

uboma:


Looks like it still got some good life in it. The older it is, the harder it may be to get spare parts to replace the ones that have worn out.

EgunMogaji2:


I’ve thought about that but godamn blighters stole my timing gun at the ports.

I’m trying to rig up a timing light.

Remember though that the engine fires on the very first click when cold

Thanks.

EgunMogaji2:


Yep. I’m running a Peugeot carburator that I worked in.

I belong to an online forum for the car and our favorite pastime is discussing what modern part from another vehicle fits our dinosaurs.

I’ve been measuring shock absorbers from Micras, I think they’ll fit.

no Monroe?

EgunMogaji2:


Yep. I’m running a Peugeot carburator that I worked in.

I belong to an online forum for the car and our favorite pastime is discussing what modern part from another vehicle fits our dinosaurs.

I’ve been measuring shock absorbers from Micras, I think they’ll fit.

uboma:



Hahahahahaha. With your experience in automobiles, I am sure that you will always find your way around when the spare parts you seek are no longer available or scarce to find.

GAZZUZZ:


no Monroe?

EgunMogaji2:


Oh yeah I’m undaunted.

But I will have to be brutally honest here. At least in Ibadan I feel like I stepped back 30 years in time in terms of auto parts and accessories.

We’re seriously lacking.

Demeanor:
Somone is feeling important, contribute technically or stfu

EgunMogaji2:
Someone’s collection in Spain

I found a new starter in U.K. Now to get it down here.

EgunMogaji2:
Someone’s collection in Spain

I found a new starter in U.K. Now to get it down here.

Ikenna351:


About 2 years ago, My Peugeot 505 V6 Stick-Shift started given same symptom (draggy engine crank on hot engine and non crank at all sometimes at same high engine temperature). I knew from the beginning the issue was the starter. Gave it out for it to be repaired and they made it worse. I parked the lion and commenced search for a good used one in Nigeria and didn't even find a bad one, since the V6 starter is different from the X engine series used in Nigerian assembled Peugeot 505s that are very much available in Nigeria parts markets. Early this year, I cut off Nigeria from the search and found it in USA. I ordered new Remy starter (Remanufactured) for the lion from RockAuto in USA and was delivered to me in Abuja at cost of about N67,000, including custom levy. Ever since I mounted the new starter, the engine crank speed has been very fast and sweet to listen to, no matter the engine temperature or no matter how long engine runs. One of the best choices I ever made to buy the Remy brand.

Now, I have across some posts on Nairaland where people were condemning "ALL" Remanufactured Vehicle parts. All I can tell you is, You know Not What You Are Talking About.

Only a hardcore Petrolhead/enthusiast understands what it takes to keep a classic vehicle on the road and in good condition. They are not for everyone.

Ikenna351 - Monk.