1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais addresses a two-door coupe offered in Base and Hurst trims. Four engines are listed, split evenly between fuels. On the gasoline side are a 3.8L V6 and a 5.0L V8 displacing 305 cubic inches; on the diesel side, a 4.3L V6 and a 5.7L V8. Every one is a naturally aspirated overhead-valve design. The engine and fuel system, ignition, cooling, transmission, brakes, suspension and steering are each given procedures, specifications and torque values.

Engines covered

• 3.8L V6 (231 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 4.3L V6 (260 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, diesel
• 5.0L V8 (305 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, diesel

Body styles covered

• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• Base
• Hurst

Known issues on the 1983 Cutlass Calais. The 1983 Cutlass Calais was listed with gasoline and diesel V6 and V8 engines, and the manual's specifications, diagnostics and procedures address the engine, fuel system, ignition and cooling. On the two-door coupe, procedures and torque values reach the transmission, drivetrain, brakes, steering and suspension, and wiring diagrams follow the electrical system through the body.