Change Car Timing Belt Kit Toyota Land Cruiser

Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 2h30–8h00 ~250–800£
Estimated time 2h30–8h00
Estimated labour cost ~250–800£
Difficulty Very technical
Vehicles
Land Cruiser 100 1998-2008 3
  • 4.2 D Diesel (1HZ)
  • 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-FTE)
  • 4.7 V8 Petrol (2UZ-FE)
Land Cruiser 120/Prado 2002-2010 4
  • 3.0 D Diesel (1KZ-TE)
  • 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV)
  • 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV)
  • 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV)
Land Cruiser 150/Prado 2009-2025 2
  • 3.0 D-4D 173 Diesel (1KD-FTV)
  • 3.0 D-4D 190 Diesel (1KD-FTV)
Land Cruiser 200 2007-2021 1
  • 4.7 V8 Petrol (2UZ-FE)
Land Cruiser 70 1984-2025 6
  • 2.4 D Diesel (2L)
  • 2.4 TD Diesel (2L-T)
  • 3.5 D Diesel (1PZ)
  • 4.2 D Diesel (1HZ)
  • 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-FTE)
  • 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-T)
Land Cruiser 80 1990-1999 3
  • 4.2 D Diesel (1HZ)
  • 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-FT)
  • 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-T)
Land Cruiser 90/Prado 1995-2002 4
  • 3.0 D4-D Diesel (1KD-FTV)
  • 3.0 TD Diesel (1KZ-T)
  • 3.0 TD Diesel (1KZ-TE)
  • 3.4 V6 Petrol (5VZ-FE)
Renew the timing belt 2h30–6h00
Renew the timing belt kit 2h30–6h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump 4h00–6h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump With air conditioning 8h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump Without air conditioning 7h00
Renew the timing belt With air conditioning, With power steering 8h00
Renew the timing belt Without air conditioning, Without power steering 7h00
Renew the timing belt With air conditioning, Without power steering 7h00
Renew the timing belt Without air conditioning, With power steering 7h00
Renew the timing belt kit With air conditioning, With power steering 8h00
Renew the timing belt kit Without air conditioning, Without power steering 7h00
Renew the timing belt kit With air conditioning, Without power steering 7h00
Renew the timing belt kit Without air conditioning, With power steering 7h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump Without air conditioning, With power steering 9h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump With air conditioning, Without power steering 9h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump With air conditioning, With power steering 9h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump Without air conditioning, Without power steering 9h00

What is the function of a Toyota Land Cruiser timing belt?

The timing belt synchronises the rotation of the camshaft(s) with the crankshaft, ensuring that the inlet and exhaust valves open and close at precisely the right moment. It may also drive other components such as the high-pressure fuel pump or the water pump.

When should you change the Toyota Land Cruiser timing belt?

The replacement interval varies greatly between manufacturers, typically between 60,000 and 240,000 km or 4 to 10 years, whichever comes first. Always respect the time-based interval even if the mileage has not been reached.

What happens if the Toyota Land Cruiser timing belt breaks?

On interference engines (the vast majority of modern engines), a broken timing belt causes the pistons to strike the open valves, resulting in bent valves, damaged pistons, and potentially a destroyed engine. Repair costs can reach several thousand euros. Preventive replacement is critical.

Is it difficult to change the Toyota Land Cruiser timing belt?

Difficulty level 5/5: very technical, requiring specialist tools (crankshaft and camshaft locking tools specific to your engine, tensioner tools, torque wrench) and precise knowledge of timing marks. Incorrect installation can cause severe engine damage. Recommended for experienced mechanics only.

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9 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Land Cruiser 100 1998-2008 1998-2008 4.2 D Diesel (1HZ), 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-FTE), 4.7 V8 Petrol (2UZ-FE) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 120/Prado 2002-2010 2002-2010 3.0 D Diesel (1KZ-TE), 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV), 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV), 3.0 TD Diesel (1KD-FTV), 4.0 V6 Petrol (1GR-FE), 4.0 V6 Petrol (1GR-FE) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 150/Prado 2009-2025 2009-2025 2.8 D-4D Diesel (1GD-FTV), 2.8 D-4D Diesel (1GD-FTV), 3.0 D-4D 173 Diesel (1KD-FTV), 3.0 D-4D 190 Diesel (1KD-FTV), 4.0 V6 VVT-i Petrol (1GR-FE) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 200 2007-2021 2007-2021 4.5 V8 D-4D Diesel (1VD-FTV), 4.5 V8 D-4D Diesel (1VD-FTV), 4.5 V8 D-4D Diesel (1VD-FTV), 4.6 V8 Petrol (1UR-FE), 4.7 V8 Petrol (2UZ-FE) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 40/55 1960-1988 1960-1988 3.9 Petrol (F), 4.0 D Diesel (2H) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 60 1980-1990 1980-1990 4.0 D Diesel (2H), 4.0 Petrol (3F-E), 4.0 TD Diesel (12H-T) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 70 1984-2025 1984-2025 2.4 D Diesel (2L), 2.4 Petrol (22R), 2.4 Petrol (22R-E), 2.4 TD Diesel (2L-T), 3.0 Turbo Diesel (1KZ-T), 3.4 D Diesel (3B), 3.4 TD Diesel (13B-T), 3.5 D Diesel (1PZ), 4.0 D Diesel (2H), 4.2 D Diesel (1HZ), 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-FTE), 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-T) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 80 1990-1999 1990-1999 3.5 Petrol (1PZ), 4.0 MPI Petrol (3F-E), 4.2 D Diesel (1HZ), 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-FT), 4.2 TD Diesel (1HD-T), 4.5 Petrol (1FZ-F), 4.5i Petrol (1FZ-FE) Diesel, Petrol
Land Cruiser 90/Prado 1995-2002 1995-2002 2.7 Petrol (3RZ-F), 2.7 Petrol (3RZ-FE), 3.0 D4-D Diesel (1KD-FTV), 3.0 TD Diesel (1KZ-T), 3.0 TD Diesel (1KZ-TE), 3.0 TD Petrol (1KZ-TE), 3.4 V6 Petrol (5VZ-FE) Diesel, Petrol

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