Toyota Starlet Cooling

SA summer tarmac punishes cooling hardware, which is why toyota starlet radiator queries trend strongly in our monthly GSC reports for this model. Classic EP-series Starlets use small copper-brass or early alloy radiators — many original units are now well past service life and leak at the header tank or lower solder seam. We stock used OEM radiators, water pumps, thermostats, cooling fans, coolant expansion tanks and radiator hoses for 2E and 4E-FE engines. The modern 2020+ Starlet uses a plastic-tank alloy radiator shared with the Baleno, plus an electric viscous fan assembly with variable-speed controller. Used modern Starlet radiators run R950-R1,800 from accident donors with no cosmetic damage. Common failures we see: classic Starlet thermostat housing corrosion and modern Starlet fan motor seizure after dust ingress. Both depots pressure-test radiators before listing. Coolant capacity differs between eras — ask for the correct spec sheet before ordering.