Jack:
I would first have the battery tested. Most auto supply stores will do
this for free.
If the starter IS indeed the culprit I would not hesitate to take it out
and operate. This is a rather simple job. Usually the only parts
required are brushes. Clean, lube and reassemble. While I was at it I
would replace the starter pilot bushing in the transmission case.
Good Luck.
Ken Lewis
On Thu, 24 Apr 1997 18:16:52 -0500 jrbateman@speedline.ca (Jack Bateman)
writes:
>Greetings -
when the engine is hot it will not start and has difficulty in turning
over at all. Let it 
>sit and cool down for 10 or 15 minutes and away she goes.
>
>I'm told this is the signe of a starter heading south.  At $210 a pop
>for a replacement, I'm not impressed.  Any other possibilities out
>there...like maybe coil?
>Regards,
>Jack Bateman
>Oshawa, Ontario