GTS Hot No Start

[Art Dickenson]

We have an 86 GTS that will not fire when hot, there is however spark, after it cools down for half an hour or so it restarts no problem, Art

[Pineapple]

Try another coil.

[psi4power]

This is a common problem for the GT-S models and other models which mounts the starter underneath the exhaust manifold. One fix however is to splice the solenoid wire on starter with a 12V automotive relay with a 10 or 12 gauge wire to the battery this will give the starter the extra juice it needs to crankover much more reliably. Or you can do what I am planning to do which is to pick up a starter from a later model celica or camry and mount it on the other side of your transmission casing. This will free up space for a turbo as well.