16v starter woes, I think...

[SNixon5523@aol.com]

I need a little help diagnosing a problem.  I was driving along today when all of a sudden, the RPM's drop and the car stalls (87 16v BTW).  My first thought was the timing belt.  It's not quite due for a change (it's on my very near future to do list).  I try restarting the car and all I get is a high pitched whine, like the engine isn't being cranked.  I pop the hood and crank again, eyeing the timing belt and it is not moving.  Do I have a crapped out starter or should I be looking at something else or in addition to the starter?

TIA,
Stewart