1986 Buick Somerset Did my timing belt break?

1986 BUICK SOMERSET
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHEPPYYYYY
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as I was coming to a stop, I reached for the gear shift to put it in park but didnt actually have my hand on it, My engine just died. I put it in park and tried to start it again but to no avail. We ended up towing it home and there it sits. If it is the timing belt , did I just fry my engine when it died? I dont know if this car has a zero tolerance engine or not.
I need to know this before I put any money into it.
Thank you.
May 7, 2008 at 9:12 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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check engine compression
check for spark
check fuel pressure
find what is missing and let me know
May 7, 2008 at 9:19 PM
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