Technical Information Index
International 190SL Group Newsletter
1991-2001
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Subject of Article or Letter	Month	Year	Page
190SL Factory Literature*	October	1992	1141
190SL History* (Star Magazine Reprint)	November	1995	1667
190SL Model 5500001	October	1993	1346
190SL Options *	January	1993	1197
190SL Prototype*	March	1993	1233
190SL Specifications*	November	1993	1374
190SL-300SL Specifications	July	1998	1947
Air Filter Cleaning	July	1993	1297
Air Filter Replacements	September	2000	3003
Air Filter, Paper Cartridge Conversion*	May	1994	1457
Aluminum Finish	March	2001	3063
Anti-Sway Bar	March	1992	992
Arm Rest Cushions	December	1993	1379
Arm Rest Replacement	April	1994	1442
Automatic Transmission Replacement	January	1993	1197
Axle Differential Ratio	May	1993	1269
Axle, Frozen	January	1991	779
Body Lead Filler*	July	1999	2039
Body Striping	May	1994	1459
Body Stripping*	January	1994	1393
Body Stripping, Plastec Media	February	1994	1410
Body Undercarriage Paint	February	1994	1411
Brake Booster Vacuum Hose	January	2001	3043
Brake Fluid, Silicon (DOT 5)	July	2001	3099
Brake Fluid, Silicone	July	1991	865
Brake Fluid, Silicone	August	1991	878
Brake Fluids	December	1993	1377
Brake Hose Replacement*	May	1994	1457
Brake Light Switch	February	1991	794
Brake Light Switch	May	1991	830
Brake Light Switch	July	1991	865
Brake Pull	January	1991	782
Brake Rebuilding	March	1992	995
Brake Shoe Pivot Points	January	1991	779
Brake, Power	November	1992	1165
Brakes*	March	1995	1581
Brakes, Front	December	1993	1377
Bulb Identification*	June	1991	841
Bumper Brackets	January	1999	1994
Camshaft Tower Cracks	August	1993	1317
Carburetor	July	1991	864
Carburetor Removal Trick	March	1994	1428
Carburetor, Fuel Draining	September	2001	3120
Carburetor, Fuel Draining	November	2001	3138
Carburetor, Mikuni	June	1991	848
Carburetor, Mikuni	July	1991	864
Carburetor, Mikuni	September	1991	893
Carburetor, Mikuni	September	1991	894
Carburetor, Mikuni	January	1992	958
Carburetor, Mikuni	March	1993	1233
Carburetor, Mikuni	March	1993	1233
Carburetor, Mikuni*	February	1993	1218
Carburetor, Mounting	August	1991	876
Carburetor, Solex Float Pin	July	1995	1632
Carburetor, Solex Float Pin	January	2000	2085
Carburetor, Solex Options	June	1992	1050
Carburetor, Solex Tuning*	November	1991	909
Carburetor, Solex Type 44 PHH*	May	1993	1265
Carburetor, Solex vs Weber	November	2000	3024
Carburetor, Solex vs Weber	July	2001	3097
Carburetor, Solex vs Weber	November	1994	1538
Carburetor, Solex vs Weber	April	1994	1441
Carburetor, Solex*	November	1992	1162
Carburetor, Stromberg	February	1991	794
Carburetor, Stumbling	July	1991	865
Carburetor, Weber	May	1991	831
Carburetor, Weber Soft Mount	May	1999	2025
Carburetor, Weber Tuning*	July	2001	3097
Carpet Specifications	September	1992	1126
Chain Tensioner	January	2001	3041
Chassis Number/Year Table	July	2001	3100
Chrome	May	2001	3079
Chrome Finish	June	1991	846
Chrome Plating	March	1992	994
Chrome Plating	December	1993	1377
Chrome Price Estimates	July	2001	3098
Clock	January	1991	778
Clock	April	1991	818
Clock, Kienzle	April	1991	818
Clutch Fork Pin	November	2001	3140
Clutch Spring Support Bracket	March	1992	995
Compression Ratios	July	1992	1074
Convertible Boot Fitting	August	1994	1493
Convertible Top	January	1991	779
Convertible Top	February	1991	793
Convertible Top	May	1991	830
Convertible Top	June	1991	864
Convertible Top Fitting	March	2001	3063
Convertible Top Service Letter*	November	1994	1540
Convertible Top Specifications	September	1992	1126
Cruise Control for 190SL*	July	2001	3104
Dashboard Handle	May	1991	832
Dashboard Recovering	July	1998	1949
Dashboard Variation	April	1991	819
Dashboard Wiring Problems	July	1991	866
Data Plate Load Weights	April	1996	1747
Data Plates	January	1996	1695
Decal Placement*	September	1995	1653
Distributor Advance	September	2001	3119
Distributor Wiring	March	1997	1833
Distributor with Vacuum Advance	April	1996	1746
Distributor*	January	1992	951
Distributor, VJR4BR29-T*	May	1993	1267
Door Adjustment	June	1992	1050
Door Chrome Trim	June	1992	1051
Door Hinge, Grease Adapter	July	1995	1629
Door Hinge, Lubrication	June	1995	1615
DOT-ology*	May	1992	1029
Drive Shaft Removal	January	1991	779
Engine 921: Connecting Rod	June	1992	1051
Engine 928	March	1992	992
Engine 928	May	1992	1033
Engine Block Color	July	1991	866
Engine Block Color	January	1992	953
Engine Block Color	May	2001	3077
Engine Freeze Plug	January	1993	1205
Engine Freeze Plug Replacement, Rear	May	1995	1601
Engine Paint Semi-Gloss	September	1991	890
Engine Rebuilding*	March	1994	1425
Engine Rebuilding*	March	1995	1581
Engine Stand Fabrication*	May	1999	2022
Engine Torque Chart*	March	1995	1586
Engine Weight	April	1991	821
Exhaust System Correctly Welded	April	1996	1747
Exhaust, Muffler Installation	January	1992	958
Exhaust, Tailpipe Holes	March	1992	995
Extended Storage	December	1993	1378
Firewall/Front Bulkhead	August	1993	1315
Flasher Wiring, Headlight	September	2001	3120
Flasher, Turn Signal	March	1994	1429
Flasher, Turn Wiring	March	1994	1427
Fog Lights Location & Installation*	January	1997	1822
Fog Lights*	March	1998	1918
Fuel Filter Assembly	March	1992	995
Fuel Filter/Reserve Valve	March	2001	3064
Fuel Priming	September	1991	894
Fuel Priming Tip	November	1994	1539
Fuel Pump Lever	June	1993	1284
Fuel Pump Problems	January	1992	953
Fuel Pump, Electric	May	1991	832
Fuel Pump, Electric	September	2001	3120
Fuel Pump-Pin Shortening	November	1993	1363
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe*	January	1994	1394
Gas Cap - Vented/Non Vented	July	2000	2095
Gas Cap Gasket	January	1998	1909
Gas Filling	December	1993	1378
Gas Tank	November	1992	1165
Gas Tank Collapse	April	1991	820
Gas Tank Problems & Filters*	November	1997	1887
Gas Tank Removal	January	1997	1823
Gas Tank Sending Unit	November	1997	1888
Gas Tank Sending Unit	September	1999	2060
Gas Tank Vent Problem	September	2001	3118
Gas Tank Venting	November	1998	1980
Gasoline	September	1991	895
Gasoline Drainage	June	1992	1050
Gasoline Drainage	July	1992	1074
Gears and timing Chain	December	1993	1377
Glove Box Lock	December	1991	934
Ground Strap/Ignition Suppression	April	1996	1746
Hardtop Storage (in German)	March	1994	1431
Head Gasket	November	2001	3140
Head Gaskets	July	2000	2095
Head Milling	January	1991	781
Head Milling	June	1994	1474
Head Rebuild/Part Numbers	July	2001	3099
Headlight Bezels	November	2001	3141
Headlight Flasher Assembly	January	1992	955
Headlight Flasher Relay	July	1999	2047
Headlight/Parking Light	July	1999	2047
Headlights	April	1991	819
Headlights	October	1993	1346
Headlights	November	1993	1362
Headlights, Halogen	September	1992	1126
Headliner, R & R*	April	1992	1009
Heater and Defroster Lubrication	September	1991	891
Heater Box	January	1991	778
Heater Box	November	1992	1164
Heater Control Valve MB Bulletin*	March	1996	1733
Heater Fan Option	January	1997	1823
Heater Valve	March	1992	995
Heater Valves	November	2000	3024
Heater Valves & Controls*	March	2001	3057
Height of Vehicle	April	1991	820
Height, Ride	June	1991	843
Hood Closing*	September	1997	1878
Horn Restoration Warning	February	1995	1570
Horn, Bosch Restoration*	November	1994	1537
Horsepower, Increasing	March	1999	2008
Hose Clamp, Band Type*	January	2001	3040
Ignition, Breakerless*	March	2001	3055
Ignition, Electric	March	1992	991
Ignition, Electronic	February	1996	1717
Ignition, Electronic Upgrade*	June	1995	1613
Inner Fender-Aluminum Splash Shield	August	1993	1316
Insurance for Collector Cars*	July	1999	2037
Investment Restoration*	June	1993	1281
Jump Seat	August	1993	1316
Lead Additive	September	2001	3118
Leather Interior*	May	1997	1846
Leather Restoration	January	1994	1396
Leather Specifications	September	1992	1126
Leather Stretching	June	1994	1474
License Plate Location, Rear*	September	1999	2064
License Plate, European	July	2001	3098
Lock and Lock Cylinders*	June	1995	1615
Lock Cylinders, Door	January	1992	953
Lock Key Blanks	April	1994	1441
Lock Key Blanks	June	1994	1473
Lock Key Duplication	September	1991	892
Lock, Door	September	1991	895
Lock, Door Handles	June	1991	845
Lock, Rekeying	November	2001	3139
Lubrication Chart	October	1994	1524
Luggage	September	2001	3119
Luggage for 190SL	September	2001	3118
Luggage Suitcase Option*	July	1992	1065
Luggage Suitcase Option*	August	1992	1089
Manifold Gasket Leaks*	January	1999	1994
Manifold Gaskets	March	1999	2009
Manifold Washers	March	1999	2010
Manifold Wrench*	May	1997	1845
Manifold, Exhaust Gasket	January	1998	1909
Manifold, Intake Hoses*	November	1999	2058
Manifold, Intake Leakage	September	1991	891
Motor Mount, Rear Engine Support	May	1992	1032
Motor Mounts	September	2001	3121
Motor Mounts, Rear	March	1994	1428
Nameplates	February	1992	976
Noise: High Pitch? Bearing?	September	1992	1128
Nuts, Safety Wired	September	1991	891
Oil Change Frequency*	November	1997	1887
Oil Filler Cap	January	1991	779
Oil Filter, Spin Off	September	2001	3120
Oil in Cylinder	September	2001	3121
Oil Pan Leak	June	1991	848
Oil Pan Seal	November	2001	3140
Oil Pressure	May	1995	1601
Oil Pressure Indicator	September	1991	891
Oil pressure Problems	September	2001	3121
Oil Selection	November	2001	3121
Oil Temperature	January	1992	957
Oil Viscosity	November	2000	3021
Paint and Upholstery Color Chart*	November	2000	3022
Paint Color, Undercarriage	May	2001	3077
Paint Colors	June	1991	846
Paint Colors	December	1991	936
Paint DB 534	December	1993	1378
Paint Gloss Black 80%	January	1995	1555
Paint Source	May	2001	3078
Paint Stripping	March	1991	805
Paint*	February	1992	973
Paint, Selection Process	July	2001	3096
Painting	July	1991	864
Painting	August	1993	1315
Parking Light	September	1992	1126
Parking Light Lens	December	1991	934
Parking Light Lens	October	1992	1147
Plating, Do-It-Yourself	September	1995	1655
Prices, Base and Options	January	1996	3021
Production Changes	January	1996	1696
Radiator	March	1992	995
Radio	June	1991	844
Radio	July	1991	863
Radio Models	September	1996	1794
Radio Reception	May	1991	830
Radio Repair	July	2001	3096
Radio Speaker Box	January	1991	780
Radio Speakers	June	1992	1050
Radio, Becker Mexico	January	1992	953
Radio, Becker Mexico	December	1992	1184
Rapid Repair	May	2001	3078
Reflectors, Rear	May	1991	830
Restoration Costs	February	1996	1715
Restoration Goals, Show or Drive	April	1994	1442
Restoration Product Recommendations	July	1995	1643
Restoration Shop Selection*	March	2001	3065
Restoration, Ground Up Steps*	April	1994	1443
Right Hand Drive	December	1991	934
Rotisserie, Body *	January	2001	3043
Rotisserie, Engine Hoist	November	2001	3141
Rust and Patching	March	1992	994
Rust and Restoration	May	1992	1032
Sandblasting Equipment	March	1994	1429
Sandblasting*	November	1993	1361
Screw Connection, Service Info	January	1996	1698
Seat Belt Installation (Lap Belt)*	November	1996	1806
Seat Belt Mounting (Lap Type)	January	1991	781
Seat Belts	February	1991	793
Silicon Spray	January	1991	779
Spring Tune Up*	April	1993	1249
Spring Washer	June	1991	846
Springs	May	1993	1269
Springs and Shocks	December	1991	934
Starter (Applebaum)*	August	1991	875
Starter Problems	November	1993	1363
Starter Problems*	October	1993	1345
Starter Removal	September	1991	895
Starter Solex	July	1991	863
Starter, Original vs Replacement	June	1995	1615
Starters	January	1991	779
Steering Box Lubricant	April	1996	1747
Steering Tube*	April	1991	815
Stone Chip Protector	October	1994	1523
Stone Guards	August	1993	1315
Storage, Long Term	May	1995	1602
Sun Visors*	May	1991	829
Supercharger, Judson	September	1991	891
Supercharger, Judson	September	1991	895
Supercharger, Judson	January	1992	957
Temperature Gauge Repair	July	2001	3096
Thermostat	September	1991	891
Timing Chain	July	1998	1948
Timing Chain Lock Screw	November	2001	3140
Timing Chain Rails	July	2000	2095
Tire Options and Sizes	April	1996	1747
Tire Pressure Gauge	June	1996	1778
Tire Pressure Gauge	November	1996	1808
Tire Reproduction	September	1993	1332
Tires	February	1991	794
Tires	June	1992	1051
Tires	November	1993	1363
Tires, Whitewall	September	2001	3118
Tires, Wide Whitewall	September	2000	3003
Tool Kit*	July	1991	858
Trailing Arm Support Replacement	July	2001	3098
Transmission Flange*	June	1991	841
Transmission Nut	September	2001	3118
Transmission Nut Tool	May	2001	3078
Transmission Nut Tool	November	2001	3139
Transmission Oil - ATF	November	2001	3140
Transmission Shift Bushing	November	1999	2056
Transmission Shift Bushings	March	1992	995
Transmission Top Cover	November	2001	3140
Transmission, Gear Jumping, Fourth Gear	January	1992	953
Transmission, Popping out of Gear	February	1991	795
Trunk Lid Seal	January	2001	3041
Turn Signals	June	1992	1050
Valve Cover Rivets	June	1993	1284
Valve Shims*	March	2001	3061
Valve, Intake	April	1991	820
Vehicle Data Card	May	2001	3078
Vehicle Data Card Codes	March	1998	1924
Vehicle Data Card Translation	February	1994	1412
Vehicle Data Card*	January	1998	1903
Vehicle Data Card, Equip Codes*	July	2001	3100
Vintage Racing Modifications*	February	1995	1565
Voltage Regulator*	September	2001	3130
Voltage Regulator/Generator Wiring	November	1996	1808
Water Bag	December	1991	934
Water Pump Breather	September	2001	3120
Water Pump Leaking	March	1998	1933
Weather Stripping	January	1991	779
Welding, Mig*	January	1995	1554
Wheels and Hubcap Clips	November	1998	1982
Wheels, 14 Inch	March	1999	2008
Window Crank	May	1997	1846
Window Crank Arm	January	1991	779
Window Decals	May	2001	3078
Window Glass Assembly	January	1992	955
Window Guide Jaws	November	1994	1538
Window Plastic Guides	January	2001	3041
Windshield Delamination*	November	1997	1889
Windshield Glass Seal*	January	2001	3042
Windshield Pillars	January	1991	778
Windshield Replacement*	November	2001	3138
Windshield Seal Replacement	March	1997	1833
Windshield Washer, Electric	September	2001	3119
Windshield Wiper Blades	September	2000	3003
Windshield Wiper Mechanism	January	1998	1909
Windshield Wiper Motor Shaft	January	1991	778
Windshield Wiper to Park*	January	2000	2073
Wiper Blade Adjustments	March	1998	1933
Wiring Harness Replacement*	May	1999	2024
Wiring harness*	March	1998	1934
Wiring Restoration	June	1991	848