3.4l d.o.h.c

Engine backfires while turning over, but will not start.
Ran perfect a couple days ago.
Any input would be great.
Thanks in advance

What Elements do you need for a fire?
Air, Fuel, Ignition, and Timing.

This is a 1992 with a OBD I system, so there's less codes.
The backfire tells us, that you do have some fuel, and fire.

Doe's this car have a MAF sensor?

This car does not have a MAF sensor

1995 and newer have OBD II systems, these codes can help us troubleshoot.
Old School Troubleshooting -
1) How many miles are on this car?
2) How many miles are on the old plugs & wires?

1) Car has 142000 miles
2) Plugs and wires were changed about a month ago
Recently have done:
-timing belt (replace idler pulleys, tensioner, and hydraulic tensioner)
-replaced o-ring for distributor drive unit
-head gasket on rear bank

Did problem start before or after changing timing belt? This car has the predecessor to the MAF which is the Intake Air temp. sensor.

Problem started 2 weeks after the belt was changed. Car ran perfect. shut it down, went to start it the next day and it wouldn't start

It's all about timing!

1) Verify and check your timing.
A loose tensioner, could of caused the timing to jump a tooth.

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