Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Duratec Maintenance looking for a new timing belt, where to buy?

I need to replace my timing belt on ford contour svt 98
where can i find this part, they didn't have it in autozone or auoparts or napa. is dealer the only option?
f832-8620-aa was written on it

The Duratec doesn't use a timing belt, it uses timing chains...

Perhaps you are looking for the serp belt or water pump belt?

"serp belt"? is that the longest one on the left side of the engine?(passanger side)also connected to pulley, alternator?
if so i going to check autozone again and see if they have it...

Yes, serpetine belt is on the passenger side, powers the a/c, alternator,etc. On duratecs, the waterpump (and its belt) and timing chain are on the driver's side.

Yup, you're looking for the serpentine belt (or serp, for short).

Do yourself a favor and buy an OEM serpentine belt and not an aftermarket one. The aftermarket belt I bought had this awful whine because it was cogged. No doubt it would last longer, but the noise was unbearable. I finally changed it back to the OEM belt and it's nice and quiet once again.