2003 Avanti Ii Cooling System Parts

Engine:
5.7L V8

This page lists 39 cooling system parts for the 2003 Avanti Ii, across 8 part types, covering the 5.7L V8 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.

On the 2003 Avanti Ii, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses. Most of the listed parts are Water Pump Gasket (11 parts), Coolant / Antifreeze (10 parts) and Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal (4 parts). The other 5 part types cover the remaining 14 parts.

Coolant / Antifreeze

Compatible With All Colors

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PRESTONE AF3055
🇺🇸 US
Prime YellowAll Vehicles
Fitment notes — PRESTONE AF3055
Prime YellowAll VehiclesExtended Life55 GAL DrumConcentratePrime® Extended Life All Makes All Models
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Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FVP Popular MV5050GAL
🇺🇸 US
Extended LifeAll Makes / All Models
Fitment notes — FVP MV5050GAL
Extended LifeAll Makes / All Models1 Gallon
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PEAK BQA1GAL
🇺🇸 US
Blue Mountain Long LifeAll Vehicle
Fitment notes — PEAK BQA1GAL
Blue Mountain Long LifeAll Vehicle1 Gallon
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PRESTONE AF3100
🇺🇸 US
Prime Yellow - All VehiclesExtended Life
Fitment notes — PRESTONE AF3100
Prime Yellow - All VehiclesExtended Life1 Gallon
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VALVOLINE 719009
🇺🇸 US
Multi-Vehicle Yellow1 Gallon
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Heavy Duty

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VALVOLINE ZXG051
🇺🇸 US
G05 Yellow1 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE ZXG051
G05 Yellow1 GallonFully Formulated Heavy DutyHOAT
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Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PRESTONE Popular AF2100
🇺🇸 US
All Vehicles10yr/300k mi
Fitment notes — PRESTONE AF2100
All Vehicles10yr/300k mi1 GallonExtended Life
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PEAK PKP1GAL
🇺🇸 US
All Vehicles Antifreeze1 Gallon
Fitment notes — PEAK PKP1GAL
All Vehicles Antifreeze1 GallonPREMIUM1 GALLON10X MORE SCALE FIGHTING INHIBITORS10 YEAR/300K MILES
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PEAK PXA1GAL
🇺🇸 US
Global Lifetime1 Gallon
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PRESTONE AFMAX
🇺🇸 US
Max Universal1 Gallon
Fitment notes — PRESTONE AFMAX
Max Universal1 Gallon15 Year/350k Miles
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This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator.

Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ELRING 868630
🇺🇸 US
COOLANT PIPE
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This table covers the seals at the Coolant Hose / Pipe. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Coolant Water Crossover Mounting Set

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO ES73027
🇺🇸 US
Coolant bleed pipe seals
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MAHLE / CLEVITE GS33845
🇺🇸 US
Molded Rubber
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VICTOR REINZ 181002301
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the Coolant Water Crossover Mounting sets.

Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ELRING 658490
🇺🇸 US
Inner Diameter [MM]: 58,7
Fitment notes — ELRING 658490
Inner Diameter [MM]: 58,7
Thermostat Seal
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FEL-PRO 35632
🇺🇸 US
Thermostat Seal
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MAHLE / CLEVITE 72141
🇺🇸 US
Molded Rubber
Fitment notes — MAHLE / CLEVITE 72141
Molded Rubber
Thermostat Seal
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VICTOR REINZ 711347200
🇺🇸 US
Thermostat Seal
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This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Water Pump

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WJB / INMOTION PARTS WU5081
🇺🇸 US
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DAYCO DP1317
🇺🇸 US
Serpentine Belt Driven
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FVP 1307290
🇺🇸 US
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GMB 1307290
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off.

Water Pump Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO Popular 35635
🇺🇸 US
To Block
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FEL-PRO Popular ES73010
🇺🇸 US
Gasket Kit
Fitment notes — FEL-PRO ES73010
Gasket Kit
To Block
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MAHLE / CLEVITE Popular K31628
🇺🇸 US
Contains 2 GasketsMolded Rubber
Fitment notes — MAHLE / CLEVITE K31628
Contains 2 GasketsMolded RubberIncludes 2 Gaskets
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APEX AWP3016
🇺🇸 US
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ELRING 868650
🇺🇸 US
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ELRING 853300
🇺🇸 US
Gasket Design: Metal Elastomer Gasket
Fitment notes — ELRING 853300
Gasket Design: Metal Elastomer Gasket
Engine Side
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ENGINE PRO 3112630223
🇺🇸 US
Also Fits LS6 Engine
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MELLING MWPG500
🇺🇸 US
Contains 2 gaskets
Fitment notes — MELLING MWPG500
Contains 2 gaskets
Mounting Gasket
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ULTRA-POWER 35635
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Water Pump Mounting Gasket
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VICTOR REINZ 711468800
🇺🇸 US
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VICTOR REINZ 181002001
🇺🇸 US
Mounting Set
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This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Water Pump Seal / O-Ring

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
APEX AWP3151
🇺🇸 US
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FEL-PRO 35633
🇺🇸 US
O-Ring
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VICTOR REINZ 411041500
🇺🇸 US
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This table covers the Water Pump Seal O-rings. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove.

Water Pump Stud Kit

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ARP 1343201
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Hex Bolt Head
Fitment notes — ARP 1343201
Hex Bolt Head
Engine Designation: LS1 LS2
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ARP 4343202
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Stainless Steel12 Point Bolt Head
Fitment notes — ARP 4343202
Stainless Steel12 Point Bolt Head
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ARP 1343202
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Black Oxide12 Point Bolt Head
Fitment notes — ARP 1343202
Black Oxide12 Point Bolt Head
Engine Designation: LS1 LS2
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This table covers the Water Pump Stud kits.

Buying Cooling System Parts for a 2003 Avanti Ii

On this vehicle, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses.

  • Confirm you have the 5.7L V8 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Water Pump Gasket and Coolant / Antifreeze .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cooling system parts fit the 2003 Avanti Ii?

Our catalog currently lists 39 cooling system parts for the 2003 Avanti Ii across 8 subcategories and 16 brands, covering the 5.7L V8 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of cooling system problems on a 2003 Avanti Ii?

Common symptoms include a rising temperature gauge in traffic, sweet-smelling steam, crusty deposits around hose clamps, or a heater that blows cold. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2003 Avanti Ii was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 2003 Avanti Ii?

Every part on this page is matched to the 5.7L V8 engine. Then replace coolant with the exact specification the manufacturer calls for — mixing chemistries can gel and block small passages. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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