Hard to start on hot day, please help

[pilladose]

Hello everybody, I'm a newbie, got a big problem. Sorry for the quick intro this truck has me steaming . I have a 1996 Taco 2.4 Runs great, except doesn't want to start 10-15 min. after i shut it off on a hot day like today (100 degrees in socal). This has been going on ever since i bought it 2 years ago and only on hot days after its been on for a while, come back 5 min. starts fine, come back 10-15 won't start cranks every time though, If I wait for 10 min after that, it has started. I've checked the fuel pump before good pressure, i have spark. AND it runs and starts great on lower temp days.
Appreciate any help.
pilladose

[4x4Taco]

Your starter is overheating when driving; probally from exhaust heat and ambient temp....I have a 1991 V6 did the exact same thing....put a heat shield on the starter or heat wrap and that should fix you right up.

[pilladose]

Thanks for the reply, I already replaced the starter, the solenoid gave out with the heat. Now it cranks over fine just won't run for about 10-15 min(hot day) What I'm figuring out now is after running around i have to let it sit for about 20 min. then it will start up. Any ideas. Thanks

[4x4Taco]

Originally Posted by pilladose

Thanks for the reply, I already replaced the starter, the solenoid gave out with the heat. Now it cranks over fine just won't run for about 10-15 min(hot day) What I'm figuring out now is after running around i have to let it sit for about 20 min. then it will start up. Any ideas. Thanks

Yeah....replacing the starter wont fix the heat issue...you need a heat shield. You can buy small heat reflective blankets at auto performance stores. This will stop the heat from the engine from being absorbed into the starter.

[007Tacoma]

Originally Posted by 4x4Taco

Yeah....replacing the starter wont fix the heat issue...you need a heat shield. You can buy small heat reflective blankets at auto performance stores. This will stop the heat from the engine from being absorbed into the starter.

...or you can find the source of the excessive heat and see if you can stop it (exhaust leaks are a particular heat problem that has other adverse effects).