The engine was running fine, then it backfired and shut off?

1997 NISSAN HARDBODY
175,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
Avatar
BILLY JOHNSON
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
Engine running fine backfired and shut off.
Now spins but no fire.
Replaced distributor.
Still no fire.
Help please.
May 24, 2023 at 1:07 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
STRAILER
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 53,854 POSTS
Does it run on starting fluid? Does it have spark? It could be the timing chain; can you please upload a video of the engine cranking over so I can hear it to determine if the engine is in good shape?

Here is a guide to us get started on fixing the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-not-running-advanced

How to check for spark:

https://youtu.be/baq_aEWNQ0Y

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
May 25, 2023 at 10:00 AM