Four Seasons 57983 A/C Compressor

Four Seasons 57983 Reman A/C Compressor

The Four Seasons Reman Compressor 57983 is a remanufactured GM-style V5 A/C compressor built for R134a systems using PAG 150 oil. It includes the clutch and oil, and it is listed for Chevrolet Corsica, Pontiac Sunbird, and Chevrolet Cavalier applications with V5 compressor setups.

Key Features

• Part number: 57983
• Four Seasons Reman Compressor line
• Remanufactured GM V5 A/C compressor
• Refrigerant type: R134a
• Compatible refrigerant oil: PAG 150
• Oil filled: included
• Clutch included
• 12-volt coil with pin terminal
• 6-groove serpentine pulley
• Ear mount design
• R12 control valve installed; for R134a retrofits, control valve 38846 is recommended for optimum system performance

Detailed Description

Four Seasons 57983 is a remanufactured A/C compressor for GM vehicles using the V5 compressor design. It features a 12-volt coil, pin terminal, ear mount configuration, and a 6-groove serpentine pulley with a 120.650 mm pulley diameter. The unit is supplied with the clutch, oil, and sealing washers, and it uses R134a refrigerant with PAG 150 oil. This part number 57983 is listed for 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1992-1993 Chevrolet Corsica, and 1992-1993 Pontiac Sunbird applications with V5 compressor setups.

This part cross-references Bosch 13850 for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Restoring A/C compressor operation on a GM V5 system
• Replacing a worn or noisy compressor on a Chevrolet Cavalier, Corsica, or Pontiac Sunbird
• Addressing low cooling output caused by internal compressor wear
• Correcting clutch-related A/C engagement problems
• Supporting an R134a retrofit on an R12-equipped system when paired with the recommended control valve

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle uses a V5 compressor before ordering. This compressor is an ear-mount, 6-groove serpentine unit with a 3/4 inch suction port and sealing-washer connections. Mounting hardware is not included. For R134a retrofit use, Four Seasons notes that control valve 38846 is recommended for optimum system performance. Always flush the system, replace the receiver/drier or accumulator as required, and charge with the correct PAG 150 oil and refrigerant amount for the vehicle.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons remanufactured compressors are rebuilt to meet application-specific HVAC requirements for GM systems. Part number 57983 is supplied as a remanufactured compressor assembly with clutch and oil included for direct replacement service in the listed vehicles.