Universal Air CK2538 A/C Compressor Kit

Short Compressor Replacement Kit for GM A/C Service

Universal Air CK2538 is a Short Compressor Replacement Kit for select GM vehicles with fixed orifice A/C systems. It is built for piston-compressor applications and matches the listed OE-style fitments for 1982-1986 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models.

Key Features

• Short Compressor Replacement Kit for HVAC A/C clutch and compressor service
• OE-style replacement for piston compressor applications
• For vehicles with fixed orifice systems
• Applications include 12 o'clock coil configurations where listed
• Fits select Buick Century, Chevrolet Citation, and Pontiac 6000 applications
• Part number CK2538 for catalog and service matching

Fitment Details

• Fits 1986 Buick Century, N/A, with 12 O'Clock Coil; with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 11184MC-KTC, EX 5151C, RD 6257C; Piston Replacement; OE Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit
• Fits 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood, N/A, with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 11184MC-KTC, EX 5151C, RD 6257C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; Piston Replacement; Short Compressor Replacement Kit
• Fits 1985 Buick Century, N/A, with 12 O'Clock Coil; with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 11184MC-KTC, EX 5151C, RD 6257C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; OE Style; Short Compressor Replacement Kit
• Fits 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood, N/A, with 12 O'Clock Coil; with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 11184MC-KTC, EX 5151C, RD 6257C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; OE Style; Piston Compressor; Short Compressor Replacement Kit
• Fits 1982-1985 Chevrolet Celebrity, N/A, with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 11184MC-KTC, EX 5151C, RD 6257C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; OE Style; Piston Compressor; Short Compressor Replacement Kit
• Fits 1984-1985 Chevrolet Citation II, N/A, with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 11184MC-KTC, EX 5151C, RD 6257C; OE Style; Piston Compressor; Short Compressor Replacement Kit
• Fits 1982-1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, N/A, with 12 O'Clock Coil; with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 11184MC-KTC, EX 5151C, RD 6257C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; OE Style; Piston Compressor; Short Compressor Replacement Kit
• Fits 1982-1985 Pontiac 6000, N/A, with 12 O'Clock Coil; with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 11184MC-KTC, EX 5151C, RD 6257C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; OE Style; Piston Compressor; Short Compressor Replacement Kit
• Fits 1982-1984 Buick Century, N/A, with 12 O'Clock Coil; with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 11184MC-KTC, EX 5151C, RD 6257C; Recommend replacing condenser with new condenser; OE Style; Piston Compressor; Short Compressor Replacement Kit
• Fits 1982-1984 Oldsmobile Omega, N/A, with 12 O'Clock Coil; with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 11184MC-KTC, EX 5151C, RD 6257C; OE Style; Piston Compressor; Short Compressor Replacement Kit
• Fits 1982-1984 Pontiac Phoenix, N/A, with 12 O'Clock Coil; with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 11184MC-KTC, EX 5151C, RD 6257C; OE Style; Piston Compressor; Short Compressor Replacement Kit
• Fits 1982-1983 Buick Skylark, N/A, with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 11184MC-KTC, EX 5151C, RD 6257C; OE Style; Piston Compressor; Short Compressor Replacement Kit
• Fits 1982-1983 Chevrolet Citation, N/A, with Fixed Orifice; Complete Kit Includes #(s) CO 11184MC-KTC, EX 5151C, RD 6257C; OE Style; Piston Compressor; Short Compressor Replacement Kit

Common Repair Uses

• Replacement for a worn or failed A/C compressor in fixed orifice systems
• Restoring cooling performance on Buick Century and Cadillac Fleetwood models
• Addressing compressor noise, seizure, or loss of refrigerant compression
• Repairing weak cabin cooling on Chevrolet Celebrity, Citation, and Citation II applications
• Service replacement for Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, Omega, and Pontiac 6000 vehicles

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle uses a fixed orifice system and confirm the 12 o'clock coil requirement where listed before ordering. For several applications, the fitment notes recommend replacing the condenser with a new condenser during service. CK2538 is listed as a short compressor replacement kit for piston-compressor applications, so matching the existing A/C layout is important during installation.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air CK2538 is cataloged as an OE-style replacement for the listed GM applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.