On the 2000 toyota corolla automatic, is it a belt or chain. Do it really need replacement at 60,000 miles if it is a chain? Most timing chains last way past 100,000 miles.

2000 Corolla has a timing chain, and typically I don't recommend replacing it until it's noise, or stretches and the timing jumps. I have seen some Corollas (98 and newer) with a lot of miles that and haven't seen a chain problem yet.

thanks, my daughters 99 has about 88k and i was told it has a chain, but everywhere you check it says belt and 60k. boy that timing cover looks like it would be a bugger to get off.

Generally chains last a long time, sometimes upwards of 200k miles. However, the tensioner do wear out. I think sometimes they are made of plastic. But those are usually pretty simple to change out.

all "A" series engine (4a, 7a) have timing belts, all "ZZ" series engines (1zz-fe, 2zz-ge)have timing chains. Unless you starve you engine of oil, you should not have to change the chain untill you need to change the piston rings (overhaul)

Maximum Chain elongation is 4.827 inches over 16 links. Just make sure it is stretched tight.