2001 chevy cavalier hard starting after running fine

Your Cavalier should have good access to the starter from the front under the hood. Check voltage drop as you try to start the car after the hot soak. Start with the battery bolts themselves. (side terminal battery correct?) If the voltage drops, clean and re-tighten the terminal bolts. If the voltage still drops below 10 volts have the battery load tested again. If the voltage is good on the bolts, test the cable wire itself next , followed by testing at the starter main cable post. don't forget that you must follow both cables. If you look, you might see, or feel a hot spot on either of the battery cables

thanks for input. I have found the pos terminal loose, and retightened and the situation as to date has not returned.

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That was a common modification on the Chevy big block engines used in motor homes.

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The remote solenoid is an excellent solution to overheating starters. BUT,there are millions of these Cavaliers out there that are not commonly having overheating starters. Your starter is mounted low, in the front of the engine and with plenty of airflow around it. Before doing the remote solenoid, test the battery, cables and starter connections.

car does not "turn right over"? What does that mean? How many seconds doesn't it turn...some way?