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can someone please tell me which battery I need for my 1989 masterace as I need a new one. Do I need to get one from a main dealer or will one from a HI-ace fit. Any one any idea of the cost. Thanx
Colin.

- (#6989) colin, 31 Jan 03

go to your local factors and ask for a toyota diesel battery- same item is used in corolla, carina, liteace etc. There is also an identical looking battery but with reversed terminals, It'll fit too. 12v, 90Ah IIRC

- (#6990) david miller, 31 Jan 03

I also asked this question, the battery in my townace was none original so I was unsure as to which one to get.Followed Davids advice, went to the factors-- there were six alternatives for liteace type vans,including a twin set up. It was just guesswork, I went for the biggest one they had--it didn't fit!(too big) Another trip to the factors humping a very large battery.
I was not satisfied with the factors service, but what can they do? It's not a standard vehicle. I ended up taking a Champion 85ah battery as that all they had in stock and by this time I'd had enough. Cost £65.00 works well.

- (#6991) jeff willcott, 31 Jan 03