Parts for your 2013 Toyota Land cruiser-Timing belt kit

2013 Toyota Land Cruiser timing-belt-kit — what’s fitted and what to service

Technical sources including the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series Repair Manual (1VD‑FTV), Toyota Australia Service & Warranty Logbook for the 200 Series, and the 2013 Land Cruiser (3UR‑FE) Maintenance Schedule confirm two setups for this model year. The 4.5‑litre 1VD‑FTV V8 turbo‑diesel uses a toothed timing belt with a scheduled replacement, while the 5.7‑litre 3UR‑FE petrol V8 runs a timing chain with no timing belt service. As 2013 Australian and New Zealand Land Cruiser 200 Series models are predominantly the 1VD‑FTV diesel, a timing-belt-kit is relevant for those vehicles.

For the 1VD‑FTV diesel, a timing-belt-kit is all about keeping the crankshaft and both camshafts perfectly in sync, so valves and pistons don’t try to share the same space. The kit typically includes a premium belt, idler pulleys, a tensioner (hydraulic or mechanical, depending on spec), and new fasteners, some kits add cam and crank seals. Swapping the lot in one go saves hassle and helps lock in long-term reliability.

Service guidance from Toyota for the diesel 200 Series specifies timing belt replacement at about 150,000 kilometres (or by time, if it hasn’t hit the distance). For vehicles doing heavy towing, stop–start work, outback heat, or lots of dusty running, earlier replacement is a smart move. If there’s no proof in the logbook that it’s been done, plan to do it straight away. A fresh belt and hardware is cheap insurance against major engine damage.

Good workshops replace the belt, tensioner and idlers as a set, inspect cam and crank seals for any weep, and check for oil or coolant contamination that can shorten belt life. They’ll set factory timing marks, hand‑turn the engine to confirm alignment, and torque all fasteners to spec. It’s also a sensible time to inspect the accessory drive belt and pulleys. After installation, a quick recheck of belt tracking and tensioner condition on the first post‑service visit keeps everything sweet.

Signs it’s time? Any chirping from the front of the engine, visible cracking or glazing on the old belt at inspection, oil seep near the covers, or a history gap in the service book. On a 1VD‑FTV, leaving it too long can risk severe internal damage, so timely replacement is the way to go for long-haul reliability across Australia and New Zealand.

• Applies: 2013 Land Cruiser 200 Series with 1VD‑FTV diesel (timing belt)
• Not applicable: 2013 Land Cruiser with 3UR‑FE petrol V8 (timing chain, no belt)

Technical references: Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series Repair Manual (1VD‑FTV), Toyota Australia Service & Warranty Logbook (200 Series), Toyota Maintenance Schedule for 2013 Land Cruiser (3UR‑FE, timing chain).

Popular questions

Does a 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser have a timing belt or a chain?
It depends on the engine. The 4.5‑litre 1VD‑FTV V8 turbo‑diesel uses a timing belt and needs periodic replacement. The 5.7‑litre 3UR‑FE petrol V8 uses a timing chain and does not require a timing belt service. In Australia and New Zealand, most 2013 Land Cruisers are the diesel, so a belt kit is relevant.

When should the timing belt be replaced on a 2013 diesel Land Cruiser?
For the 1VD‑FTV diesel, plan on around 150,000 kilometres or by age if it hasn’t reached that distance. If the vehicle tows, lives in hot or dusty conditions, or has unknown history, bring it forward. Always replace the belt with the tensioner and idlers as a set.

What should a timing-belt-kit include for the 1VD‑FTV?
A quality kit will include an OEM-spec belt, idler pulleys, and a tensioner, plus new fasteners. Many kits also include camshaft and crankshaft oil seals so any minor seep can be sorted while access is open. Replacing everything together helps ensure long-term reliability.