How to find or where to buy alternator belt

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Originally Posted by dmjlambert

OK I had O'Reilly's order me a Gates XL 9525. There is no such thing as 8525 any more……………. <snip>…………...

That's a new one on me.. I'm a retired mechanic and worked in the field for over 30 years.. Been retired quite a while and these days I just "piddle" with my own stuff.. About 2 years ago, I replaced the belts on my C/10 using Gates "8" series belts.. I'm not saying you or O'Reilly's are wrong.. Perhaps the locally owned parts store I patronize had some NOS belts...