Was driving and downshifted to 3rd when it died randomly and now is turning over belts and everything but wont fire.

The fuel pump will NOT turn on by just turning the key on .. Engine must be CRANKING to send power to the pump .. The fuel pump is the LEAST LKIELY suspect .. Check the *timing belt* ... *Also testest ignition for proper fire/spark to the spark plugs*..... You 'can' use a wire to jumper terminals Fp to +B in the test connector under hood so fuel pump WILL run when the key is turned on .. Strongly suspect failed timing belt! .. You can not see the timing belt .. It is BEHIND the black plastic cover on front of engine .. Good luck!

Agreed that timing belt needs to be checked. But distributors also fail at this age.