CHECK FOR PLUGGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER, MOST OF THESE ARE IN THE LOWER SECTION OF EXHAUST MANIFOLD, IF ITS IN THE PIPE, LOOSEN THE HEAD PIPE ALLOWING THE EXHAUST TO BREATH, RAN INTO MANY OF THESE. GOOD LUCK, BRIAN
start with dist cap and rotor
Fuel, Spark, Compression?
It isprobably not getting fuel or not getting spark.
You need mixture (fuel and air), compression, and spark... chances are, you're not getting one of those three. I'd look at fuel first.
For some reason it is not getting EITHER fuel OR spark , so it cranks but doesn't start
Its the fuel pump
make sure your getting fuel to the injectors make sure your getting spark to your spark plugs and wires or coil overs depending whats on the car
I would replace the ignetion module that is in the distributor.
Had same problem with 98 2.7 liter - starts cold but if shut off warm, would not start for an hour or so. Was getting fuel but not spark. Take a chance and replace ASD relay in engine compartment fuse box (about $12.00 diy)
Need to know if your getting spark at the plugs. Next if you are I would look at either timing, or fuel delivery problem, IE fuel pump, filter, ect. If not getting spark take coil wire off and see if you are getting spark there.
Detonation
1. Make sure you are getting fuel to the carb... 2. If you are getting fuel and spark to you spark plugs and the plugs are wet, You more than likely have a timing problem.