87 Subaru dl starting problem

[pbill1]

I have an 87 subaru dl with 1.8 engine. Distributer is early model year type, i.e. late 1986. The problem is that it starts good when cold. After the engine gets hot it doesn't want to start off of the starter but will always start if drift started. It runs good as long as you want. Just won't start when hot. Battery good and starter doesn't seem to drag and it spins the motor fine. New coil, cap and roter. Talked to a couple mechanics and they don't know what to suggest. Any ideas?

[psychopathicdude]

Check a service manual, see what they say about the Charcoal Canister. It's supposed to absorb excessive gasoline vapors from the fuel lines and such. If it's not doing its job, the engine can be difficult to start, especially when hot.

[LKW]

I too, have an 87 turbo 1.8 GL-10 fuel injected??don't think I have a carbuerator..
and, have a new alternator, starter, and a new battery
yesterday...once home, the part that has the top radiator hose going into, was melting...ugh..I don't know what to think...and something drained the battery last night..brand new...so, have it on the trickle charger now...and once the battery is charged, will keep the cables off..every time I turn off the car..big hassle...any
help on this?

[LKW]

I was wondering if it could be the negative power cable that is showing a little copper at the place it connects to the post.

[LKW]

WOW !!! jack someone else's thread? not my intention...just recognized the same problem and that persons was solved...and thought maybe someone else interested could help !!! SORRY !!!!!!!!!!!!