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Flatty

Flatty

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advice please you 944 Guru's

I am still learning about these front engined jobbys but I suppose this question is simple to answer for those who have more experience.

My 944 race car has a little problem. It won't start from cold without jump leads(turns over slowish but doesn't fire). when it's warm it starts fine, when it's hot ( after a few hot laps the started won't turnover).
It is a blueprinted engine and as such it is pretty tight but I don't feel that is the issue.

The battery seems to take a charge and holds it quite well without load, but after 2-3 attempts at starting the volts are down to about 11v

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Is the battery screwed or is the starter just taking too much current to turnover?

Is the starter serviceable, I have removed it and bench tested and the solenoid and motor operate fine.

Any help would be much appreciated before I go off and spend my pounds

Ta very much [:D]



 
I would say battery to. Eurocarparts do a Bosch Silver for about £53 inc vat.

Being a race car you might want to get an Odessey or similar.
 
ORIGINAL: rav

I would say battery to. Eurocarparts do a Bosch Silver for about £53 inc vat.

Being a race car you might want to get an Odessey or similar.
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Yes car runs alternator and that has been checked and is OK

Thanks for the info
 
In my experience batteries can be a PITA when they get like this and can cause several starting issues, I had a similar problem, once the battery was changed for a new one the car has started perfectly everytime.

I know batteries dont like the cold if unused for a while, it may be prudent therefore to remove it and leave it on trickle charge when not running the car through the winter months.

Edd
 
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