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Old 10-06-2014, 09:20 PM
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Can anybody help I have mk4 escort efi xr3i IRS had a new starter motor/ ignition coil leads cam belt and new battery/
Run the car for about 20 minuets get nice and warm switch it off and then it will not start sounds just like a flat battery can anybody give me any ideas please
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Old 10-06-2014, 09:27 PM
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Quite a common fault I believe. It's usually heat from the exhaust manifold that causes the starter to overheat. Need a heat shield in there.
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As above. Heat shield or wrapping the downpipe cured it on mine.
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