1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL applies to a 2-door convertible built around a 3.8L V8. That engine uses a single overhead camshaft on each cylinder bank, takes in air without forced induction and runs on gasoline. Only the Base trim is listed. The manual gives procedures, specifications and torque values for the engine and the convertible body.

Engines covered

• 3.8L V8 — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 1985 380SL. Two complaints name the 1985 380SL. Between them they touch vehicle speed control, the structure and the suspension, with one complaint spanning more than a single area. The manual covers vehicle speed control, the structure and the suspension, giving procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics for each.