How do you know and check if your timing belt has broken? I have 96 Monte Carlo z34.?

If the timing belt broke while you were driving, how would you know? And whats the age cost to get it fixed.How do you know and check if your timing belt has broken? I have 96 Monte Carlo z34.?The easiest way to check for a broken timing belt is to remove the oil filler cap on the valve cover and watch for overhead cam movement under the valve cover while turning the crankshaft. If there is no cam movement when the crankshaft is turned then the timing belt is broken. But I would recommend removing the timing belt cover to check the belt because turning the crankshaft too much if the belt is broken can do catastrophic engine damage if it is not already damaged. The engine in that 1996 Monte Carlo Z34 is the 3.4L V6 LQ1 engine with twin dual cams on each head and the timing belt on that engine is a bear to change. The flat rate labor time guide to replace that timing belt is 4.5 hours, while the labor time guide to replace most other GM timing belts is between 2 and 3 hours. But if you didn't change that belt at the recommended 60,000 mile intervals and the belt broke while the engine was running, then it's a fairly safe bet that the engine is scrap now. Being an interference engine and having 4 overhead cams, there is little to no chance of avoiding catastrophic piston and valve damage if that timing belt broke while the engine was running.How do you know and check if your timing belt has broken? I have 96 Monte Carlo z34.?for 1 the engine would not tick over. the cost to replace is cheaper to repair so if you think the timing belt may slip replace it. to replace water pump,belt and labour would be cheaper than replace the cylinder heads,valves and so on. cost not sure as in europe so not familiar with US servicing costsHow do you know and check if your timing belt has broken? I have 96 Monte Carlo z34.?AFAIK, the 96 Z34 is a non-interference engine. You can replace the timing belt without having to rebuild the head and replace the pistons. I could be completely wrong.How do you know and check if your timing belt has broken? I have 96 Monte Carlo z34.?As far as I know, if your timing belt is broken your car should not be runing ( I was driving when my timing belt snapped and I had to junk the car). depening on the place you take it it can cost any where from 300 - 500 bucks.How do you know and check if your timing belt has broken? I have 96 Monte Carlo z34.?first of all you dont have a belt you have a chain and its suppose to last the life of the vehicle but they can jump timeHow do you know and check if your timing belt has broken? I have 96 Monte Carlo z34.?A car will not run if timing belt is broken. 90,000 miles.