Technical Information Index
International 190SL Group Newsletter
1983-2001

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190SL Changes February 1984 4
190SL Factory Literature* October 1992 1141
190SL Group Inception December 1983 3
190SL History January 1987 224
190SL History April 1990 662
190SL History Initial Article* August 1983 1
190SL History* (Star Magazine Reprint) Oct/Nov 1995 1667
190SL History, Changes* February 1984 2
190SL in Movies May 1987 270
190SL Model 5500001 October 1993 1346
190SL Model, Early and Latest November 1987 329
190SL Options * January 1993 1197
190SL Prototype* March 1993 1233
190SL Specifications* November 1993 1374
190SL-300SL Specifications (F) Jul/Aug 1998 1947
Accessories* February 1990 630
Air Cleaner March 1988 372
Air Cleaner Base February 1985 10
Air Conditioner April 1985 23
Air Conditioner December 1985 90
Air Conditioning February 1988 360
Air Conditioning September 1988 444
Air Filter Cleaning* July 1993 1297
Air Filter Replacements Sep/Oct 2000 3003
Air Filter, Disposable February 1986 104
Air Filter, Paper Cartridge Conversion* May 1994 1457
Aluminum Cleaning November 1990 757
Aluminum Finish Mar/Apr 2001 3063
Antenna, Automatic Wiring September 1986 180
Anti-Sway Bar March 1992 992
Arm Rest Cushions December 1993 1379
Arm Rest Replacement April 1994 1442
Automatic Transmission Replacement January 1993 1205
Axle Differential Ratio May 1993 1269
Axle, Frozen Removal (T) January 1991 779
Ball Studs November 1985 80
Batteries July 1990 712
Battery October 1985 70
Battery April 1986 124
Battery June 1986 151
Battery Box April 1986 124
Battery Box June 1986 152
Battery Box November 1987 327
Battery Life, Prolonging September 1990 729
Battery Life, Prolonging, # 1* August 1987 301
Battery Problems* September 1983 2
Battery Prolongation, Pt. II* October 1988 452
Bearings, Front and Rear October 1989 583
Bill of Sale October 1989 585
Bleeder Valves February 1988 362
Body & Frame Restoration* December 1986 210
Body Lead Filler* Jul/Aug 1999 2039
Body Reflectors* May 1989 518
Body Repair in Delaware August 1987 302
Body Stripping May 1994 1459
Body Stripping* January 1994 1393
Body Stripping, Plastic Media February 1994 1410
Body Support for Front End July 1987 297
Body Undercarriage Paint February 1994 1411
Body Work* April 1990 658
Body Work* August 1990 720
Bolts, Round Head June 1989 535
Bottoms-up Lift May 1990 678
Brace Bolt July 1990 712
Brake Adjustors May 1990 680
Brake Bleeder Valve November 1986 204
Brake Booster May 1988 395
Brake Booster & Master Cylinder October 1984 1
Brake Booster Care and Feeding* May 1986 138
Brake Booster Noise January 1985 6
Brake Booster Noise May 1987 269
Brake Booster Noise June 1987 283
Brake Booster Rebuild Kit December 1987 341
Brake Booster Repair* November 1989 594
Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Jan/Feb 2001 3043
Brake Booster, T-50 November 1986 204
Brake Booster, T-50 January 1987 225
Brake Corrections Service Letter* (F) Jul/Aug 1998 1951
Brake Fade December 1987 341
Brake Fluid Winterizing December 1990 769
Brake Fluid, Silicon (DOT 5) Jul/Aug 2001 3099
Brake Fluid, Silicone July 1991 865
Brake Fluid, Silicone August 1991 878
Brake Fluids (T) December 1993 1377
Brake Flushing December 1984 6
Brake Grab/Pull Service Letter* (F) December 1987 337
Brake Hose Replacement* May 1994 1457
Brake Hoses August 1986 173
Brake Hydraulic Piston Cup November 1986 204
Brake Light switch April 1988 385
Brake Light Switch February 1991 794
Brake Light Switch May 1991 830
Brake Light Switch July 1991 865
Brake Light Switch Failure August 1987 302
Brake Linings May 1988 394
Brake Master Cylinder December 1987 340
Brake Pedal Noise December 1984 6
Brake Problems April 1990 665
Brake Pull July 1986 163
Brake Pull September 1986 180
Brake Pull February 1988 360
Brake Pull April 1990 661
Brake Pull June 1990 697
Brake Pull January 1991 782
Brake Pull* June 1984 2
Brake Rebuilding (T) March 1992 995
Brake Relining July 1988 422
Brake Shoe Pivot Points (T) January 1991 779
Brake Shoes (T) January 1990 618
Brake Squeal Service Letter* (F) December 1987 334
Brake Sticking July 1988 422
Brake System June 1986 151
Brake System Bleeder November 1986 204
Brake System Flushing December 1990 770
Brake System* June 1984 2
Brake Vacuum Check Ball November 1986 204
Brake, ATE April 1984 5
Brake, Faulty Releasing July 1988 424
Brake, Power November 1992 1165
Brakes February 1990 633
Brakes February 1990 634
Brakes March 1990 649
Brakes* Mar/Apr 1995 1581
Brakes, Front (T) December 1993 1377
Brakes, Locking Up December 1987 340
Brakes, Rear Overheating November 1986 203
Bras February 1989 487
Bruce Adams Interview* December 1995 1679
Bug Screen May 1987 272
Bulb Identification* June 1991 841
Bulb Replacement March 1984 6
Bumper Brackets Jan/Feb 1999 1994
Bumper Guards April 1986 131
Bumper Guards November 1990 757
Cadmium Plate April 1990 661
Camshaft Tower Cracks August 1993 1317
Canvas Top Dye May 1988 394
Canvas Top Dyeing March 1988 371
Car Cover April 1986 124
Car Cover June 1986 151
Carburator Spring Washer June 1991 846
Carburetor Adjustment #2* November 1983 2
Carburetor Adjustments November 1983 3
Carburetor Cracking August 1987 302
Carburetor Mount Cracking* October 1987 316
Carburetor Removal Trick March 1994 1428
Carburetor Seminar* November 1987 324
Carburetor Support June 1990 697
Carburetor Support Brace November 1987 328
Carburetor Weber, Rebuilding December 1990 769
Carburetor Wrenches April 1988 384
Carburetor, Dirt February 1986 105
Carburetor, Fuel Draining Sep/Oct 2001 3120
Carburetor, Fuel Draining Nov/Dec 2001 3138
Carburetor, Linkage Solex October 1989 585
Carburetor, Mikuni June 1988 408
Carburetor, Mikuni September 1991 893
Carburetor, Mikuni September 1991 894
Carburetor, Mikuni January 1992 958
Carburetor, Mikuni Tuning June 1991 848
Carburetor, Mikuni* February 1993 1218
Carburetor, Mounting August 1991 876
Carburetor, Rubber Mount December 1987 340
Carburetor, Solex November 1983 6
Carburetor, Solex January 1985 2
Carburetor, Solex February 1985 7
Carburetor, Solex February 1985 10
Carburetor, Solex May 1985 30
Carburetor, Solex September 1985 58
Carburetor, Solex September 1985 59
Carburetor, Solex September 1985 60
Carburetor, Solex September 1985 62
Carburetor, Solex July 1986 164
Carburetor, Solex September 1986 181
Carburetor, Solex February 1987 235
Carburetor, Solex February 1988 361
Carburetor, Solex August 1989 558
Carburetor, Solex November 1989 597
Carburetor, Solex January 1990 619
Carburetor, Solex January 1990 620
Carburetor, Solex March 1990 646
Carburetor, Solex March 1990 647
Carburetor, Solex Bronze Bushings February 1987 237
Carburetor, Solex Float Pin July 1995 1632
Carburetor, Solex Float Pin* Mar/Apr 2000 2085
Carburetor, Solex Options June 1992 1050
Carburetor, Solex Overflow Lines February 1990 634
Carburetor, Solex Polishing August 1985 56
Carburetor, Solex Rebuilding May 1987 273
Carburetor, Solex Rebuilding* February 1987 232
Carburetor, Solex Repairs October 1985 69
Carburetor, Solex Throttle Shafts June 1987 282
Carburetor, Solex Tuning* November 1991 909
Carburetor, Solex Type 44 PHH* May 1993 1265
Carburetor, Solex vs Weber April 1994 1441
Carburetor, Solex vs Weber November 1994 1538
Carburetor, Solex vs Weber Nov/Dec 2000 3024
Carburetor, Solex vs Weber Jul/Aug 2001 3097
Carburetor, Solex vs. Weber May 1989 521
Carburetor, Solex* February 1984 1
Carburetor, Solex* May 1985 27
Carburetor, Solex* November 1992 1162
Carburetor, Stromberg February 1991 794
Carburetor, Stumbling Webers July 1991 865
Carburetor, Weber November 1984 3
Carburetor, Weber October 1984 3
Carburetor, Weber December 1984 4
Carburetor, Weber May 1984 4
Carburetor, Weber December 1984 10
Carburetor, Weber January 1985 2
Carburetor, Weber January 1985 4
Carburetor, Weber January 1985 6
Carburetor, Weber April 1985 24
Carburetor, Weber July 1985 47
Carburetor, Weber October 1986 193
Carburetor, Weber May 1987 270
Carburetor, Weber December 1988 470
Carburetor, Weber October 1989 583
Carburetor, Weber Adjustment May 1991 831
Carburetor, Weber at Altitude August 1987 303
Carburetor, Weber Jetting October 1984 1
Carburetor, Weber Soft Mount May/Jun 1999 2025
Carburetor, Weber Tuning* Jul/Aug 2001 3097
Carburetor, Weber* June 1985 38
Carpet November 1983 4
Carpet January 1984 4
Carpet September 1984 5
Carpet August 1984 6
Carpet Replacement October 1984 1
Carpet Specifications September 1992 1126
Carpets January 1987 224
Chassis Number/Year Table Jul/Aug 2001 3100
Chassis Numbers* January 1985 1
Chrome September 1983 5
Chrome April 1984 3
Chrome May/Jun 2001 3079
Chrome Finish Star Barrel June 1991 846
Chrome Metal Work November 1983 4
Chrome Plating March 1987 247
Chrome Plating (T) March 1992 994
Chrome Plating (T) December 1993 1377
Chrome Plating* September 1983 1
Chrome Plating, Ohio October 1989 585
Chrome Price Estimates Jul/Aug 2001 3098
Chrome Restoration October 1983 4
Chrome, Re-chroming June 1990 697
Clamps* May 1988 392
Clock April 1991 818
Clock Repair July 1987 296
Clock, Different Styles January 1991 778
Clock, Kienzle April 1991 818
Clutch Fork Pin Nov/Dec 2001 3140
Clutch Release Lever October 1986 193
Clutch Repair December 1987 340
Clutch Spring Support Bracket (T) March 1992 995
Coil springs July 1988 424
Color Change February 1988 359
Color Charts February 1990 635
Colors, Engine Compartment January 1990 620
Colors, Paint Chips February 1990 633
Compression January 1985 4
Compression Ratios July 1992 1074
Convertible & Hardtop Installation August 1989 558
Convertible Boot Fitting August 1994 1493
Convertible Installation January 1989 480
Convertible Top April 1986 128
Convertible Top July 1986 163
Convertible Top April 1987 262
Convertible Top July 1990 712
Convertible Top February 1991 793
Convertible Top Boot May 1991 830
Convertible Top Fitting Mar/Apr 2001 3063
Convertible Top Installation August 1984 6
Convertible Top Installation March 1986 114
Convertible Top Installation July 1990 707
Convertible Top Installation (T) January 1991 779
Convertible Top Service Letter* November 1994 1540
Convertible Top Specifications September 1992 1126
Convertible Top Spring Clips May 1987 272
Convertible Top, Installation September 1990 731
Coolant Changing February 1987 237
Corroseal September 1983 5
Coupe Verses Roadster* May 1987 269
Coupes vs. Roadsters October 1989 583
Cruise Control for 190SL* Jul/Aug 2001 3104
Dash Handle June 1990 696
Dash Leather Strip July 1987 295
Dash Recovering July 1985 44
Dash Releathering March 1989 499
Dash Re-Leathering May 1985 29
Dashboard Handle May 1991 832
Dashboard Recovering Jul/Aug 1998 1949
Dashboard Removal December 1990 770
Dashboard Removal & Replacement July 1984 4
Dashboard Variation Early Style April 1991 819
Dashboard Wiring Problems Access July 1991 866
Data Plate Load Weights Apr/May 1996 1747
Data Plate Reproduction November 1987 328
Data Plates September 1990 731
Data Plates* January 1996 1695
Decal Placement* September 1995 1653
Defroster Blower Light August 1986 173
Distributor Advance Sep/Oct 2001 3119
Distributor Problems June 1986 152
Distributor Rebuilding December 1989 608
Distributor Wiring Mar/Apr 1997 1833
Distributor with Vacuum Advance Apr/May 1996 1746
Distributor* January 1992 951
Distributor, VJR4BR29-T* May 1993 1267
Door Adjustment June 1992 1050
Door Chrome Trim Removal June 1992 1051
Door Chrome, Removal June 1989 536
Door Handle August 1985 55
Door Handle Removal October 1986 193
Door Hinge Pin March 1987 246
Door Hinge pins April 1990 662
Door Hinge Tensioner Jan/Feb 2001 3041
Door Hinge, Grease Adapter July 1995 1632
Door Hinge, Lubrication June 1995 1615
Door Panel Aluminum Channels November 1986 203
Door Panel Base, Aluminum Strip February 1987 236
Door Panels, Lower January 1984 4
Door Top Rail August 1988 434
DOT-ology* May 1992 1029
Drive Report July 1986 162
Drive Shaft Removal (T) January 1991 779
Electrical Problems, Wiper/Signal/etc July 1987 297
Electrical System* June 1988 404
Electrical System* September 1988 442
Electrical Wiring May 1990 679
Engine 921: Connecting Rod June 1992 1051
Engine 928 March 1992 992
Engine 928 May 1992 1033
Engine Balancing September 1984 6
Engine Balancing* July 1984 1
Engine Block Color July 1991 866
Engine Block Color January 1992 953
Engine Block Color May/Jun 2001 3077
Engine color, Inside February 1998 360
Engine Compartment Detailing #1* June 1987 278
Engine Compartment Detailing #2* July 1987 292
Engine cover, Valves April 1990 660
Engine Freeze Plug Replacement, Rear May 1995 1601
Engine Frozen January 1993 1205
Engine Idle August 1985 53
Engine Originality April 1988 386
Engine Paint Semi-Gloss Shades (T) September 1991 890
Engine Painting May 1985 29
Engine Performance September 1986 181
Engine Rebuilding* March 1994 1425
Engine Rebuilding* Mar/Apr 1995 1581
Engine Restoration September 1985 62
Engine Restoration February 1990 635
Engine Roughness June 1988 407
Engine Shifting January 1988 349
Engine Side Cover & Gasket, Repro July 1989 545
Engine Side Covers September 1984 5
Engine Side Covers May 1990 679
Engine Side Covers* July 1984 1
Engine Stalling August 1986 173
Engine Stand Fabrication* May/Jun 1999 2022
Engine starting Difficulty March 1986 114
Engine Starting Problems February 1985 3
Engine Surging May 1985 29
Engine Torque Chart* Mar/Apr 1995 1586
Engine Tuning Part 1* August 1984 4
Engine Tuning Part 2* September 1984 4
Engine Vibration May 1985 29
Engine Vibration, Sub Frame Mounts August 1985 56
Engine, Identification Number August 1987 303
Engine, Model 180 January 1986 94
Entrance Rail Rubber Molding January 1984 4
Exhaust Manifold December 1984 8
Exhaust Manifold Brace April 1988 384
Exhaust System December 1984 8
Exhaust System April 1986 131
Exhaust System Correctly Welded Apr/May 1996 1747
Exhaust System, Borla September 1985 60
Exhaust System, Stainless June 1986 151
Exhaust System, Stainless May 1989 521
Exhaust, Muffler Installation January 1992 958
Exhaust, Tailpipe Holes (T) March 1992 995
Extended Storage (T) December 1993 1378
Eyebrow Chrome March 1985 14
Failure to Start February 1986 105
Fender Drain Holes June 1987 283
Finishes October 1990 742
Firewall/Front Bulkhead August 1993 1315
Flasher Wiring, Headlight Sep/Oct 2001 3120
Flasher, Turn Signal March 1994 1429
Flasher, Turn Wiring March 1994 1427
Floor Panels March 1990 647
Floor Pans December 1984 5
Floor Pans January 1985 4
Floor Restoration September 1990 730
Floor Sheet Metal Replacement March 1990 646
Fog Lights September 1986 180
Fog Lights Location & Installation* Jan/Feb 1997 1822
Fog Lights* Mar/Apr 1998 1918
Frame Diagram February 1990 635
Frame Restoration July 1989 547
Frame Restoration September 1989 570
Frame Restoration, Part 2* August 1986 170
Frame Tilter December 1984 7
Front End Alignment Specifications December 1987 341
Front Hub Grease Leak June 1987 285
Fuel Filter July 1985 49
Fuel Filter April 1986 126
Fuel Filter Assembly (T) March 1992 995
Fuel Filter Leak November 1986 204
Fuel Filter/Reserve Valve Mar/Apr 2001 3064
Fuel Leaks April 1990 664
Fuel Priming September 1991 894
Fuel Priming Tip November 1994 1539
Fuel Pump October 1989 586
Fuel Pump Hand Primer July 1988 423
Fuel Pump Lever June 1993 1284
Fuel Pump Problems January 1992 953
Fuel Pump Rebuilding February 1988 359
Fuel Pump Restoration* May 1984 1
Fuel Pump, Electric May 1988 394
Fuel Pump, Electric July 1988 422
Fuel Pump, Electric May 1991 832
Fuel Pump, Electric Sep/Oct 2001 3120
Fuel Pump, Electrical Backup December 1987 340
Fuel Pump-Pin Shortening November 1993 1363
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe* January 1994 1394
Fuel Vapors July 1988 423
Fuse Holder March 1985 16
Gas Cap - Vented/Non Vented Jul/Aug 2000 3000
Gas Cap Gasket Jan/Feb 1998 1909
Gas Cap Leak June 1990 697
Gas Cap Leakage February 1986 106
Gas Filling (T) December 1993 1378
Gas Gauge April 1986 125
Gas Line Fitting Screws July 1985 44
Gas Mileage December 1984 6
Gas Returning into Tank June 1990 696
Gas Tank July 1985 49
Gas Tank April 1986 126
Gas Tank November 1992 1165
Gas Tank Collapse April 1991 820
Gas Tank Filling April 1987 261
Gas Tank Filling July 1990 710
Gas Tank Grommets Vent Tube July 1986 163
Gas Tank Problems & Filters* Nov/Dec 1997 1887
Gas Tank Removal Jan/Feb 1997 1823
Gas Tank Sending Unit Sep/Oct 1999 2060
Gas Tank Sending Unit* Nov/Dec 1997 1888
Gas Tank Vent Problem Sep/Oct 2001 3118
Gas Tank Venting May 1990 681
Gas Tank Venting Nov/Dec 1998 1980
Gas, Unleaded April 1990 660
Gasoline November 1984 6
Gasoline August 1985 54
Gasoline September 1985 62
Gasoline April 1986 124
Gasoline June 1986 151
Gasoline June 1986 154
Gasoline July 1988 423
Gasoline Additives September 1987 310
Gasoline Drainage June 1992 1050
Gasoline Drainage July 1992 1074
Gasoline Odor October 1986 192
Gasoline Smell November 1986 204
Gasoline Smell November 1987 328
Gasoline Unleaded vs. Leaded September 1991 895
Gear Drive Ratio April 1988 384
Gears and Timing Chain (T) December 1993 1377
Generator Output December 1988 471
Glove Box Lock December 1991 934
Grease from Front Wheel July 1985 48
Grease from Hub Caps December 1984 7
Grease Leakage from Hub Caps August 1985 56
Green Wheel (Inside Rims)* December 1989 607
Grill Barrel Color May 1988 395
Grill Barrel Star March 1988 370
Ground Cable January 1984 5
Ground Strap/Ignition Suppression Apr/May 1996 1746
Group Parts for Sale* August 1986 171
Handgrip March 1987 248
Handling Characteristics December 1987 341
Hard Starting April 1986 126
Hard Starting November 1988 461
Hardtop May 1985 30
Hardtop August 1985 55
Hardtop March 1986 114
Hardtop January 1987 227
Hardtop May 1987 270
Hardtop Headliner July 1987 296
Hardtop Hoist February 1989 490
Hardtop Hoist April 1989 511
Hardtop Hoists April 1987 261
Hardtop Installation February 1987 235
Hardtop Storage (in German) (F) March 1994 1431
Hardtop, Identification Number August 1987 303
Hardtop/Soft top April 1986 127
Head Gasket Nov/Dec 2001 3140
Head Gaskets Jul/Aug 2000 3000
Head Lamp Canister Tube December 1988 470
Head Milling January 1991 781
Head Milling Jun/Jul 1994 1474
Head Oxidation* October 1983 3
Head Rebuild/Part Numbers Jul/Aug 2001 3099
Headlight Bezels Nov/Dec 2001 3141
Headlight Buckets April 1990 667
Headlight Flasher Assembly January 1992 955
Headlight Flasher Relay Jul/Aug 1999 2047
Headlight Seal Ring February 1985 1
Headlight Tubes September 1988 444
Headlight/Parking Light Jul/Aug 1999 2047
Headlights 300SL Style October 1993 1346
Headlights 300SL Style November 1993 1362
Headlights Variation April 1991 819
Headlights, Halogen September 1992 1126
Headliner September 1984 5
Headliner, R & R* April 1992 1009
Heater December 1984 6
Heater and Defroster Lubrication (T) September 1991 891
Heater Box January 1984 4
Heater Box February 1985 2
Heater Box February 1985 3
Heater Box January 1985 5
Heater Box February 1986 104
Heater Box November 1992 1164
Heater Box Restoration February 1988 361
Heater Box* April 1985 20
Heater Box, Drivers side May 1985 30
Heater Box, Fiberglass* December 1983 2
Heater Box, Removal Left Side (T) January 1991 778
Heater Control Valve MB Bulletin* (F) March 1996 1733
Heater Fan July 1990 712
Heater Fan Option Jan/Feb 1997 1823
Heater Valve (T) March 1992 995
Heater Valves Nov/Dec 2000 3024
Heater Valves & Controls* Mar/Apr 2001 3057
Heaters & Their Controls* March 1989 496
Height, Ride June 1991 843
High Mileage Awards* August 1989 557
Hood Closing Service Letter* (F) March 1987 251
Hood Closing* (F) Sep/Oct 1997 1878
Hood Removing March 1984 6
Hood, Support Arm Rubber Retainer February 1985 1
Horn Restoration Warning February 1995 1570
Horn Ring & Turn Signals July 1990 710
Horn, Bosch Restoration* November 1994 1537
Horsepower, Increasing Mar/Apr 1999 2008
Hose Clamp November 1987 328
Hose Clamp, Band Type* Jan/Feb 2001 3040
Hose Clamps January 1986 94
Hoses, Rubber December 1984 8
Hoses, Rubber February 1985 8
Hot Brakes August 1986 173
Hot Start Knob January 1987 226
How Much is Your Car Worth?* January 1988 346
Hubcaps December 1985 90
Hubcaps* September 1994 1505
Identification Number Plates January 1986 95
Identification Number Plates March 1986 115
Identification Numbers February 1987 237
Identification Numbers September 1987 311
Identification Plates January 1985 1
Identification Plates February 1985 9
Identification Plates March 1985 12
Identification Plates March 1985 13
Identification Plates April 1986 132
Idle Problems February 1987 235
Idle Speed November 1984 5
Idle Speed December 1984 6
Idle Speed February 1985 10
Idle Speed August 1986 173
Idle, Engine November 1989 597
Ignition Timing August 1986 173
Ignition Timing Adjustment July 1988 424
Ignition, Breakerless* Mar/Apr 2001 3055
Ignition, Electric March 1992 991
Ignition, Electronic December 1984 8
Ignition, Electronic February 1996 1717
Ignition, Electronic Upgrade* June 1995 1613
Inner Fender-Aluminum Splash Shield August 1993 1316
Insurance for Collector Cars* Jul/Aug 1999 2037
Intake Manifold Hoses* September 1986 178
Intake Manifold Polishing November 1989 598
Interior Dash Color November 1990 757
Investment Restoration* June 1993 1281
Invoice Records September 1989 571
Is It Original?* April 1988 380
Jack Port Covers June 1989 536
Jump Seat August 1993 1316
K&K Manufacturing* June 1986 148
Keys March 1985 12
Kick Panels May 1985 30
Kick Panels August 1986 173
Kingpins September 1985 58
Latch Opening November 1984 1
Lead Additive Sep/Oct 2001 3118
Lead and the Lack of It* November 1990 751
Lead Panic #1* November 1990 753
Lead Panic #2* December 1990 765
Lead Work April 1984 3
Leather August 1987 303
Leather May 1988 395
Leather and Paint Chips October 1988 454
Leather Cleaner October 1984 1
Leather Cleaner March 1984 6
Leather Dyes December 1990 771
Leather Interior February 1987 238
Leather Interior* May/Jun 1997 1846
Leather Replacement, Dash November 1984 3
Leather Restoration December 1986 213
Leather Restoration January 1994 1396
Leather Reupholster November 1983 4
Leather Seats December 1988 470
Leather Specifications September 1992 1126
Leather Stretching Jun/Jul 1994 1474
Leather Upholstery December 1984 9
Leather Upholstery February 1985 6
Leather* November 1986 198
Leather* January 1987 220
License Plate Location, Rear* (F) Sep/Oct 1999 2064
License Plate, European Jul/Aug 2001 3098
Light, Beehive October 1984 1
Light, Beehive Parking* April 1986 122
Light, Defroster Blower August 1986 173
Lights, Beehive Small May 1986 140
Lights, Parking, Tail & Headlights January 1986 93
Lock and Lock Cylinders* June 1995 1615
Lock Cylinders, Door January 1992 953
Lock Key Blanks April 1994 1441
Lock Key Blanks, sources (T) Jun/Jul 1994 1473
Lock Key Duplication (T) September 1991 892
Lock, Door September 1991 895
Lock, Door Handles Removal June 1991 845
Lock, Door Mechanism* October 1987 316
Lock, Door Sticking July 1985 49
Lock, Rekeying Nov/Dec 2001 3139
Lock, Steering Noise September 1985 62
Locks, Door September 1988 444
Locks, Door November 1988 460
Locks, Door January 1989 480
Logo December 1985 88
Long Term Storage* June 1988 406
Lubrication Chart* October 1994 1524
Lubrication Locations* September 1994 1507
Lug Nuts September 1985 59
Luggage Sep/Oct 2001 3119
Luggage for 190SL Sep/Oct 2001 3118
Luggage Straps* June 1990 693
Luggage Suitcase Option* July 1992 1065
Luggage Suitcase Option* August 1992 1089
Manifold Gasket Leaks* Jan/Feb 1999 1994
Manifold Gaskets Mar/Apr 1999 2009
Manifold Washers Mar/Apr 1999 2010
Manifold Washers, Intake November 1987 327
Manifold Wrench May 1987 272
Manifold Wrench* May/Jun 1997 1845
Manifold, Exhaust Gasket Jan/Feb 1998 1909
Manifold, Intake Hoses* Nov/Dec 1999 2058
Manifold, Intake Leakage (T) September 1991 891
Manual, Maintenance & Restorers October 1987 321
Manuals December 1985 90
Manuals March 1986 113
Manuals March 1986 118
Manuals July 1986 162
Manuals from Mercedes* June 1984 4
Master Cylinder Removal* July 1984 2
Mat Installation March 1988 371
Mat, Tunnel May 1988 395
Mats September 1984 5
Mats October 1985 70
Mats March 1987 250
Mats August 1987 302
Mats April 1988 383
Mats, Floor May 1988 396
Mats, Floor January 1990 620
Mats, Floor, Installation October 1988 454
Mats, Trunk, Reproduction November 1987 326
Mats, Trunk, Reproduction May 1988 392
Mechanical Breakdowns March 1987 252
Mechanical Failures August 1987 303
Mileage Inadequacy November 1984 1
Mirror, Outside Rear View November 1984 5
Mirror, Passenger Side March 1989 500
Mirror, Rear View October 1984 1
Mirror, Right Side January 1987 225
Mirror, Side July 1990 712
Motor Mount, Rear Engine Support May 1992 1032
Motor Mounts Sep/Oct 2001 3121
Motor Mounts, Rear March 1994 1428
Nameplates February 1992 976
New, Used or Reproduction* September 1990 729
Noise, Shifting or Accelerating September 1985 58
Noise: High Pitch? Bearing? September 1992 1128
Noises June 1987 284
Nuts & Bolts December 1988 469
Nuts, Safety Wired (T) September 1991 891
Nylon Washers* November 1983 1
Odometer Problems April 1986 126
Odometer Problems July 1986 164
Odometer, Stuck February 1986 110
Oil Change Frequency* Nov/Dec 1997 1887
Oil Dipstick & Breather Filter* June 1984 1
Oil Filler Cap (T) January 1991 779
Oil Filter Adapter June 1990 695
Oil Filter Removal February 1986 110
Oil Filter, Spin Off Sep/Oct 2001 3120
Oil in Cylinder Sep/Oct 2001 3121
Oil Pan Leak June 1991 848
Oil Pan Seal Nov/Dec 2001 3140
Oil Pressure June 1986 153
Oil Pressure May 1995 1601
Oil Pressure Indicator (T) September 1991 891
Oil pressure Problems Sep/Oct 2001 3121
Oil Selection Sep/Oct 2001 3121
Oil Temperature January 1992 957
Oil Viscosity Nov/Dec 2000 3021
Optional Parts January 1986 94
Options September 1988 443
Original Condition November 1988 463
Original Invoice Information March 1986 113
Original Invoice* April 1985 21
Over steering December 1987 341
Overdrive May 1988 395
Overheating October 1986 193
Overheating November 1987 327
Overheating Due to Air Lock February 1987 237
Paint February 1987 236
Paint August 1989 559
Paint January 1990 619
Paint May 1990 680
Paint & Trim for the 190SL* April 1984 4
Paint & Upholstery February 1989 489
Paint & Upholstery Combinations October 1984 4
Paint and Upholstery Color Chart* (F) Nov/Dec 2000 3022
Paint Color March 1986 117
Paint Color, Undercarriage May/Jun 2001 3077
Paint Colors November 1986 203
Paint Colors June 1991 846
Paint Colors December 1991 936
Paint DB 534 (T) December 1993 1378
Paint Gloss Black 80% (T) January 1995 1555
Paint Process November 1984 6
Paint Restoration* August 1985 50
Paint Restoration* November 1985 74
Paint Source May/Jun 2001 3078
Paint Stripping March 1991 805
Paint* February 1992 973
Paint, Aluminum Valve Cover March 1985 16
Paint, Engine November 1986 204
Paint, Engine, Undercarriage, Frame July 1987 296
Paint, Glasurit Distributor September 1989 571
Paint, Original September 1989 570
Paint, Original October 1989 585
Paint, Selection Process Jul/Aug 2001 3096
Painting November 1984 4
Painting November 1984 6
Painting January 1985 5
Painting June 1987 283
Painting October 1990 743
Painting August 1993 1315
Painting & Restoration* December 1983 4
Painting & Rust October 1985 69
Painting and Finishing May 1990 679
Painting Quality July 1991 864
Painting Undercarriage August 1988 434
Painting Your Own Car #1* August 1984 1
Painting Your Own Car #2* September 1984 1
Painting* December 1983 1
Painting, Enamel September 1988 444
Painting, Engine October 1984 4
Painting, Engine Compartment November 1984 6
Painting, Lacquer October 1984 3
Parking Light September 1992 1126
Parking Light Lens December 1991 934
Parking Light Lens October 1992 1147
Parting of a 190SL* July 1984 3
Parts & Prices November 1989 598
Parts Book May 1988 393
Parts Interchange, 200/190C vs 190SL June 1988 408
Parts* August 1988 431
Parts, Sources November 1983 4
Piston Damage June 1987 284
Piston Damage-Overheating April 1987 260
Piston Damage-Preignition April 1987 261
Plastic Foam Filler April 1988 384
Plating, Cadmium November 1987 327
Plating, Do-It-Yourself September 1995 1655
Plating, Throttle Linkage etc November 1987 328
Poster Print by Drabik November 1985 80
Power Loss in 2nd &3rd Gears (T) September 1986 184
Precious Metal* March 1987 244
Price Appreciation* June 1989 530
Price List, Original Sticker (F) December 1986 216
Prices, Base and Options* (F) January 1996 1702
Production Changes* January 1996 1696
Production Numbers August 1986 173
Purchase & Restoration* January 1984 1
Purchasing a 190SL* January 1984 3
Quiz May 1989 519
Racing Specifications June 1989 537
Radiator (T) March 1992 995
Radiator Temperature September 1986 181
Radiator, Air Lock December 1986 214
Radio February 1987 238
Radio March 1987 247
Radio March 1987 248
Radio October 1989 585
Radio October 1989 586
Radio Antenna* March 1990 642
Radio Blaupunkt June 1991 844
Radio Hotwire January 1989 479
Radio Models September 1996 1794
Radio Rebuilding July 1986 164
Radio Reception May 1991 830
Radio Repair May/Jun 2001 3078
Radio Repair Jul/Aug 2001 3096
Radio Speaker Box November 1990 757
Radio Speaker Box January 1991 780
Radio Speaker Box Paint December 1989 611
Radio Speaker Enclosure Restoration July 1991 863
Radio Speakers June 1992 1050
Radio Suppression Capacitors August 1987 304
Radio, Becker Mexico January 1992 953
Radio, Becker Mexico December 1992 1184
Radio, Modern* December 1985 85
Radio, Riems Short Wave Adapter August 1988 437
Radio, Short Wave Adapter August 1987 304
Radio-Light, Becker Europa June 1987 285
Radios November 1984 1
Radios January 1985 3
Radios March 1986 113
Radios September 1988 444
Radios October 1988 454
Radios December 1988 470
Rear Axle July 1985 47
Rear Axle Alignment October 1986 193
Rear Axle Seal & Bearing May 1988 394
Rear End Howl March 1986 112
Rear End Removal* March 1985 17
Rear Engine Mounts July 1985 49C
Rear Fender Replacement* April 1984 1
Rear License Plate Location (F)* March 1989 506
Rear Motor Mount Spacers July 1985 45
Rear Reflector Rubber Shims May 1985 32
Rear Reflectors July 1989 547
Rear Reflectors December 1989 609
Rear Trailing Arm Support April 1988 385
Rear Wheel Camber April 1986 127
Rear Wheel Camber June 1986 151
Reece, Bob, Biography* May 1984 5
Reflectors November 1985 79
Reflectors Adjacent to Tail Lights May 1986 141
Reflectors on Rear Quarter panels July 1988 422
Reflectors, Bumper October 1984 1
Reflectors, Rear Source May 1991 830
Regulator Cutout Relay December 1988 471
Replacement Parts June 1990 697
Reproduction Parts May 1986 140
Reproduction Parts September 1989 570
Restoration October 1985 70
Restoration March 1990 645
Restoration Costs* February 1996 1715
Restoration Goals, Show or Drive April 1994 1442
Restoration Guidelines April 1988 382
Restoration of Frame & Floors* July 1986 160
Restoration of Interior March 1985 13
Restoration of Speedometer etc* January 1986 92
Restoration of the 190SL* March 1984 1
Restoration of VDO Instruments February 1986 106
Restoration Order April 1987 262
Restoration Paint May 1986 142
Restoration Painting California June 1988 408
Restoration Planning January 1987 224
Restoration Product Recommendations July 1995 1643
Restoration Publications March 1988 368
Restoration Sanding December 1984 10
Restoration Shop Selection* Mar/Apr 2001 3065
Restoration Timing August 1985 55
Restoration* December 1988 468
Restoration, Ground Up Steps* April 1994 1443
Restoration, Photographs July 1988 423
Restoration, Undercarriage K&K February 1985 4
Restoration-Grand Rapids March 1987 244
Restoration-San Jose March 1987 248
Reverse Shifting Problem* November 1983 1
Reverse Threaded Bolt April 1984 5
Reverse Threaded Bolt April 1984 6
Reverse Threaded Bolt March 1984 6
Ride Height January 1990 619
Ride Height* October 1989 582
Right Hand Drive April 1987 263
Right Hand Drive December 1991 934
Rocker Seal May 1990 682
Rotisserie, Body * Jan/Feb 2001 3043
Rotisserie, Engine Hoist Nov/Dec 2001 3141
Rubber Joint Disk (T) September 1986 184
Rubber Parts June 1990 697
Rubber Shift Boot October 1989 583
Rust and Patching (T) March 1992 994
Rust and Restoration May 1992 1032
Rust Proofing October 1984 1
Rust Proofing July 1989 545
Sandblasting Equipment March 1994 1429
Sandblasting* November 1993 1361
Screw Connection, Service Info* (F) January 1996 1698
Screws February 1985 8
Seat Adjustors September 1985 60
Seat Back Adjustors February 1986 104
Seat Back Stops February 1986 104
Seat Belt Installation (Lap Belt)* November 1996 1806
Seat Belt Mounting (Lap Type) January 1991 781
Seat Belts February 1987 235
Seat Belts June 1987 282
Seat Belts December 1987 340
Seat Belts July 1990 712
Seat Belts, Mounting * (F) October 1987 318
Seat Belts, Sources August 1987 302
Seat Covers February 1985 6
Seat Covers April 1985 24
Seat Covers April 1985 25
Seat Covers May 1985 33
Seat Covers September 1985 60
Seat, Rear May 1984 4
Seat, Rear March 1987 247
Seat, Third April 1990 666
Seats May 1985 30
Seats December 1985 90
Service Letters February 1987 234
Sheet Metal March 1984 5
Sheet Metal Quality May 1990 680
Shifting Difficulty October 1989 583
Shocks, Gas Filled December 1987 341
Show Car Classification* February 1987 232
Showing Cars* May 1984 3
Signal Light Flashers April 1986 131
Silicon Spray (T) January 1991 779
Silver Bullet BBS* August 1988 430
Silver Star Restorations* December 1985 86
SL Market Letter May 1985 30
Slam Rivets February 1988 361
Smoke & Oil in Exhaust March 1987 249
Soft Top Installation August 1984 6
Spark Plug, Re-tapping the Head* June 1984 1
Speakers March 1987 247
Speedometer & Clock Company February 1986 103
Speedometer Error November 1984 1
Speedometer Error August 1986 173
Speedometer Face April 1986 131
Speedometer Needle Bounce May 1985 33
Speedometer/Tachometer Noise February 1988 359
Split Boot April 1989 510
Split boot June 1989 537
Spring Height June 1990 696
Spring Tune Up* April 1993 1249
Spring, Rear Coil Values* May 1986 140
Springs June 1986 150
Springs May 1993 1269
Springs and Shocks December 1991 934
Springs Rear March 1986 117
Starter June 1987 286
Starter July 1990 712
Starter (Applebaum)* August 1991 875
Starter Motor February 1989 488
Starter Problems November 1993 1363
Starter Problems (Ground)* August 1983 2
Starter Problems* October 1993 1345
Starter Removal July 1991 863
Starter Removal September 1991 895
Starter Spacer March 1987 249
Starter, Original vs Replacement June 1995 1615
Starters (T) January 1991 779
Starting Problems November 1987 326
Starting Problems* October 1987 316
Starting Problems-Solenoid September 1987 311
Starting, Hot October 1988 454
Steering Box Lubricant Apr/May 1996 1747
Steering Lock November 1984 1
Steering Tube* April 1991 815
Steering Wheel Repair December 1987 341
Stone Chip Protector (T) October 1994 1523
Stone Guards March 1985 14
Stone Guards August 1993 1315
Stone Guards & Eyebrow Trim July 1986 164
Storage December 1985 90
Storage, Long Term May 1995 1602
Storage, Long Term and Winter* December 1985 84
Subframe Mountings January 1988 349
Suitcase measurements* May 1990 682
Sun Visors* May 1991 829
Sunroof, Roll-a-Way April 1986 130
Supercharged November 1984 5
Supercharged December 1984 10
Supercharged 190SL July 1985 45
Supercharger, Judson November 1987 329
Supercharger, Judson September 1991 895
Supercharger, Judson January 1992 957
Supercharger, Judson #1* July 1989 544
Supercharger, Judson #2* September 1989 568
Surging December 1984 4
Surging December 1984 6
Tachometer Cable Lubrication September 1988 445
Taillight Lens March 1985 14
Tape List November 1989 596
Technical advisor - Frank Mallory* March 1986 112
Technical Book, Reprinting November 1988 463
Temperature Gauge Repair Jul/Aug 2001 3096
Thermostat (T) September 1991 891
Thermostat Problems October 1986 193
Throttle Shaft Restoration November 1983 6
Throttle Shaft Seals May 1988 394
Throttle Shafts February 1987 235
Throttle Shafts August 1987 304
Tie Rod End Modification* February 1984 5
Timing Adjustments* October 1983 1
Timing Chain June 1988 408
Timing Chain Jul/Aug 1998 1948
Timing Chain Lock Screw Nov/Dec 2001 3140
Timing Chain Rails Jul/Aug 2000 3000
Tire Mileages* April 1989 508
Tire Options and Sizes Apr/May 1996 1747
Tire Pressure Gauge November 1996 1808
Tire Pressure Gauge * (F) June 1996 1778
Tire Reproduction September 1993 1332
Tire Size August 1986 173
Tires September 1985 62
Tires February 1986 110
Tires April 1986 124
Tires June 1986 151
Tires June 1986 153
Tires March 1987 250
Tires June 1987 285
Tires March 1988 371
Tires December 1988 469
Tires June 1989 534
Tires June 1989 535
Tires July 1989 547
Tires June 1992 1051
Tires November 1993 1363
Tires & Mats, Reproduction September 1987 309
Tires & Mats, Reproduction Sample July 1987 294
Tires & Mats, Reproduction* April 1987 258
Tires & Mats, Special Mailing June 1987 282
Tires & Mats, Update on Repro May 1987 268
Tires Blow Out February 1991 794
Tires* August 1986 174
Tires, Tubes July 1987 297
Tires, White Walls August 1987 302
Tires, Whitewall September 1988 443
Tires, Whitewall Sep/Oct 2001 3118
Tires, Wide Whitewall Sep/Oct 2000 3003
Tonneau April 1986 124
Tonneau June 1986 151
Tool Kit* July 1991 858
Tools July 1988 422
Top Tensoners March 1987 247
Tow Hitches October 1988 453
Trailing Arm Rods October 1986 193
Trailing Arm Support Replacement Jul/Aug 2001 3098
Transmission & Differential Leaks June 1989 535
Transmission Flange* June 1991 841
Transmission Fluid February 1988 359
Transmission Noise February 1986 106
Transmission Noise February 1986 110
Transmission Nut Sep/Oct 2001 3118
Transmission Nut Tool May/Jun 2001 3078
Transmission Nut Tool Nov/Dec 2001 3139
Transmission Oil - ATF Nov/Dec 2001 3140
Transmission Reverse Problems* November 1983 1
Transmission Shift Bushing Nov/Dec 1999 2056
Transmission Shift Bushings (T) March 1992 995
Transmission Top Cover Nov/Dec 2001 3140
Transmission, Gear Jumping, Fourth Gear January 1992 953
Transmission, Popping out of Gear February 1991 795
Trunk Floor Grommets May 1986 141
Trunk Lid Rattle September 1990 732
Trunk Lid Seal Jan/Feb 2001 3041
Trunk Mats July 1989 548
Trunk Mats, Reproduction April 1988 381
Trunk Seal September 1986 182
Tuning the 190SL* October 1983 1
Tuning the 190SL* November 1983 2
Tunnel Mats, Rubber October 1986 192
Turn Indicator Spring Replacement December 1989 611
Turn Signals June 1992 1050
Turn Signals, Canceling October 1989 583
Under Pan Protective Pieces August 1987 303
Undercarriage Cleaning December 1984 9
Undercarriage Problems June 1986 150
Unleaded Fuel Technical Talk, Gas* November 1986 198
Unleaded Fuel Update* July 1986 160
Un-Restored Original* June 1990 692
Upholstery July 1990 711
Vacuum Leaks December 1987 340
Valuation of SL's November 1989 598
Values* January 1990 618
Valve Cover Rivets June 1993 1284
Valve seals March 1987 249
Valve Seals* February 1986 102
Valve Seats July 1988 423
Valve Shims* Mar/Apr 2001 3061
Valve Tappet Adjustment* October 1983 2
Valve, Intake April 1991 820
Vehicle Data Card May/Jun 2001 3078
Vehicle Data Card Codes Mar/Apr 1998 1924
Vehicle Data Card Translation* February 1994 1412
Vehicle Data Card* Jan/Feb 1998 1903
Vehicle Data Card, Equip Codes* Jul/Aug 2001 3100
Vibration Noise July 1985 44
Video, Dash Leather Covering* April 1986 123
Vintage Racing Modifications* February 1995 1565
Voltage Regulator December 1988 469
Voltage Regulator* September 1988 442
Voltage Regulator* Sep/Oct 2001 3130
Voltage Regulator/Generator Wiring November 1996 1808
Water Bag December 1991 934
Water Leak in Rain February 1987 238
Water Pump Breather Sep/Oct 2001 3120
Water Pump Leaking Mar/Apr 1998 1933
Water Temperature October 1990 742
Weather Stripping (T) January 1991 779
Welding, Mig* January 1995 1554
Wheel Bearing Hub Cap March 1987 246
Wheel Rim Colors November 1990 757
Wheel Size August 1986 174
Wheel Trim Rings November 1983 5
Wheels and Hubcap Clips Nov/Dec 1998 1982
Wheels, 14 Inch Mar/Apr 1999 2008
Wheelwells July 1989 545
Wind Wings February 1985 1
Wind Wings April 1985 23
Wind Wings May 1985 33
Wind Wings February 1986 106
Wind Wings April 1986 124
Window Assembly September 1990 730
Window Crank May/Jun 1997 1846
Window Crank Arm Removal (T) January 1991 779
Window Decals May/Jun 2001 3078
Window Drain Holes November 1984 1
Window Glass Assembly January 1992 955
Window Glass, Rear April 1986 130
Window Guide Jaws November 1994 1538
Window Installation October 1989 586
Window Plastic Guides Jan/Feb 2001 3041
Window Rattle October 1990 742
Window Rattling November 1984 1
Windshield October 1985 70
Windshield Delamination* Nov/Dec 1997 1889
Windshield Glass Seal* Jan/Feb 2001 3042
Windshield Leak November 1984 1
Windshield Leakage December 1984 8
Windshield Pillars May 1990 679
Windshield Pillars Removal (T) January 1991 778
Windshield Removal March 1989 499
Windshield Replacement* December 1984 1
Windshield Replacement* Nov/Dec 2001 3138
Windshield Seal Replacement Mar/Apr 1997 1833
Windshield Sealing June 1990 697
Windshield seals November 1987 329
Windshield Washer January 1988 349
Windshield washer March 1988 370
Windshield Washer Bag February 1985 1
Windshield Washer Electric Button March 1985 16
Windshield Washer Pump April 1986 131
Windshield Washer Pump, Electric May 1986 140
Windshield Washer, Electric Sep/Oct 2001 3119
Windshield Wiper Blades Sep/Oct 2000 3003
Windshield Wiper Mechanism Jan/Feb 1998 1909
Windshield Wiper Motor Shaft Nut (T) January 1991 778
Windshield Wiper Rewiring July 1984 6
Windshield Wiper to Park* Jan/Feb 2000 2073
Windshield, Leaks when Rains August 1990 722
Winter Storage March 1986 113
Winter storage February 1988 360
Winterizing* October 1990 739
Wiper Blade Adjustments Mar/Apr 1998 1933
Wiring Diagram* August 1988 435
Wiring Harness April 1984 3
Wiring Harness Replacement* May/Jun 1999 2024
Wiring harness* Mar/Apr 1998 1934
Wiring Harness, Install New, Pt. I* June 1988 405
Wiring Harness, Install New, Pt. II* July 1988 417
Wiring Restoration Battery Cut Off Switch June 1991 848
Wrench, Multiple Angles March 1987 253