Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices here in Los Alamos

2007-11-24 Thread Gary Thompson
That's wher eI am, too. Retired the 23MPG 1983 300D in favor of the much nicer 23MPG E320 back when diesel got to be 15 cents per gallon MORE expensive than super unleaded here. Gary Thompson 1995 E320 On Nov 21, 2007 11:44 PM, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Coming home this evening

Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices here in Los Alamos

2007-11-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Gary Thompson wrote: > > That's wher eI am, too. Retired the 23MPG 1983 300D in favor of the > much nicer 23MPG E320 back when diesel got to be 15 cents per gallon > MORE expensive than super unleaded here. Has anybody tried using midgrade? I don't believe my 2.3-16 has a knock sensor, but I do

Re: [MBZ] EPC hardware

2007-11-24 Thread OK Don
Yes - that's what I read also --- haven't tried it yet though. On Nov 23, 2007 11:26 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > just read that the "free" EPC does?not run on Vista, nor IE7 or newer.? > > Jim in Phoenix -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and stat

Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices here in Los Alamos

2007-11-24 Thread OK Don
Like Tim said in another thread -- "Heck, I honestly don't mind paying $3.50ga to listen to the old 5cyls. hum away like sewing machines." I don't drive these old Diesels just for the economy. Diesel is going to have to get a lot higher than gasoline before I switch. Of course, I am driving a later

Re: [MBZ] EPC hardware/Successful Search

2007-11-24 Thread jfreezn
I am running Vista Premium and just downloaded the latest version of JAVA to? run the EPC.? My first search was to run the part number of a vacuum pump which I got from an 85 190E 2.3.? I got 28 hits world wide on chassis (201, 126, 124, etc)?applications,and close to?a 60 model applications.? T

Re: [MBZ] EPC hardware/Successful Search

2007-11-24 Thread Gary Hurst
at the risk of revisiting that old topic, does anything run on vista? On Nov 24, 2007 11:54 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am running Vista Premium and just downloaded the latest version of JAVA > to? run the EPC.? My first search was > to run the part number of a vacuum pump which I got from

Re: [MBZ] Super turbo goes and then does not go

2007-11-24 Thread John Robbins
Hendrik & Fay wrote: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ORzGa34bvY&feature=related > Now that is a turbo Supposedly the block, etc is still fine... it was a fire caused by a blown transmission line. IIRC... John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see o

Re: [MBZ] EPC hardware

2007-11-24 Thread Sunil Hari
I run Mac, but I signed up for it just in case I ever need it. On Nov 24, 2007 10:10 AM, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yes - that's what I read also --- haven't tried it yet though. > > On Nov 23, 2007 11:26 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > just read that the "free" EPC does?not run on V

Re: [MBZ] EPC hardware

2007-11-24 Thread LarryT
I have tried EPC and it seems to work well using IE7. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . - Original Mess

Re: [MBZ] EPC hardware

2007-11-24 Thread Robert Rentfro
Could someone please repost that stinkin' link...I've misplaced it. Donkey Shirts. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sunil Hari Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 10:29 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] EPC hardware

[MBZ] Diesel BMW

2007-11-24 Thread Robert Rentfro
So.remind me.who made the engines in these? Should this excite me or make me run? http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/car/486750696.html Bob R. Always looking.never know when you might find something you can't live without. ___ http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Diesel BMW

2007-11-24 Thread Zeitgeist
I believe the engines were made by Steyr Puch. Apparently they were prone to head cracks. Nice cars--I'd buy one. On Nov 24, 2007 10:50 AM, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So.remind me.who made the engines in these? > > > > Should this excite me or make me run? > > > > http://losange

Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices here in Los Alamos

2007-11-24 Thread Allan Streib
Diesel is down to $3.49 from $3.59 here, this week. Fuel prices are VERY localized here -- in a 50 mile radius there can be swings of $0.20 or more per gallon. Always pays to be attentive and top off if you're in an area with lower prices. Allan On Nov 24, 2007, at 9:34 AM, Gary Thompson

Re: [MBZ] Diesel BMW

2007-11-24 Thread Allan Streib
There was one of these for sale here about 5 years ago, guy was asking over twice this price and it was not in really good condition -- the paint was full of hairline cracks and the interior was worn. I drove it, it drove and handled pretty nicely but the seller and I could not get anywhere

Re: [MBZ] EPC hardware

2007-11-24 Thread LarryT
This stinkin link? https://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/coverage.jsp Have fun - BTW, once you register, be patient as the screens seem to refresh kind of slowly. Once on the parts screen you will need to enter your VIN and it will then lead you to the different areas - electrical, engine, body, et

Re: [MBZ] Diesel BMW

2007-11-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: > I believe that Lincoln used this engine in their diesels of the same > era. Yep. It was a pretty hot engine for its day. 2.4L IDI turbo straight six, HP was between a 617 turbo and a 603 turbo. (130 or 135hp IIRC) Also used in the Vixen motorhome. A bit sluggish, but bette

Re: [MBZ] Diesel BMW

2007-11-24 Thread Kevin Kraly
There's an '84 here in Portland for $5000. I've seen it drop steadily over the past few months from it's original posted price of $6500. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/486444606.htmlll Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www

Re: [MBZ] Diesel BMW

2007-11-24 Thread Tom Hargrave
Lincoln did run these engines. There are so few around that parts are very hard to find & they are expensive when you do find them. Tom www.kegkits.com Original Message From: Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 11/24/07 01:27 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel

Re: [MBZ] Diesel bulletproofness & OT: Gun surprise

2007-11-24 Thread Curt Raymond
Speaking of which, my Dad is a serious gun collector so I bounced this off him. He says the really early Stevens lever guns can be worth some fairly good money, say $600 or so. Later bolt action rifles aren't worth squat in alot of cases. It'd be a good idea to take them to a good shop to get

Re: [MBZ] Diesel bulletproofness & OT: Gun surprise

2007-11-24 Thread Curt Raymond
That'd be a post-'64 though I imagine, serial number in the several million range? This was a pre-1964 Winchester Model 94, serial number just over 1 million, original blueing still 75% intact. A fairly rare rifle at best. -Curt Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:34:19 -0600 From: Loren Faeth

Re: [MBZ] EPC hardware/Successful Search

2007-11-24 Thread Curt Raymond
My parent's machine (which I'm using right now) has Vista Home. I haven't decided yet if the computer is just slow or if its the fact that the Compaq has just enough oomph to run all the Vista crap which is turned on. Regardless while I'd normally turn it all off as its not my machine I don't ca

[MBZ] Free anti-virus?

2007-11-24 Thread Curt Raymond
I know you get what you pay for but I also know the best things in life are free. Anybody got a line on free anti-virus? My folk's machine has Vista and Norton but now Norton is crying for more money, not only will it not update but it won't work at all unless they pay (lechers). I'm ready to

Re: [MBZ] Diesel BMW

2007-11-24 Thread Zoltan Finks
I'm not at all sure if this is the same one, but I do remember that a few months ago or so there was someone selling one of these and his or her sales pitch included approximately the same wording - about it being faster than any MB diesel. Just mention it as it may provide a clue as to the car's

Re: [MBZ] Free anti-virus?

2007-11-24 Thread Dave H...
Try AVG. I love the security it provides, and as equally despise Norton for the same reason you mention, but I have had it for so long I just cannot remember if it was a freebie or if I had to pay. But, even if I did have to pay I can assure you that it updates daily and I have never paid mor

Re: [MBZ] Free anti-virus?

2007-11-24 Thread EDWARD DENNIS
Hi, I loved Norton for years, Until my box slowed down. I did everything but continue my subscription. When I removed all things Norton, all worked fine and fast. AVG is free and for 5 months works seamlessly. Ed in Chicago Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I know you get what y

Re: [MBZ] Diesel BMW

2007-11-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Zoltan Finks wrote: > > I'm not at all sure if this is the same one, but I do remember that a > few months ago or so there was someone selling one of these and his or > her sales pitch included approximately the same wording - about it > being faster than any MB diesel. I haven't seen published 0

Re: [MBZ] Free anti-virus?

2007-11-24 Thread Mitch Haley
I haven't had any issues with AVG Free Version. You can usually find McAfee, Computer Associates, or Webroot at the office superstores with price = rebate if you don't want to download AVG. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] EPC hardware

2007-11-24 Thread Robert Rentfro
Thanks, Larry T. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 2:02 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] EPC hardware This stinkin link? https://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/coverage.jsp Have f

Re: [MBZ] Free anti-virus?

2007-11-24 Thread Wonko the Sane
I have an acquaintenance who owns a computer repair shop here in our small town. He told me just last week that 90% of his business was rebuilding trashed (virus) systems that ran AVG antivirus. I think ClamAV has been ported from Linux to windows. Still free but frequently updated. It does not d

Re: [MBZ] Free anti-virus?

2007-11-24 Thread Tom Hargrave
A friend in Huntsville owns a computer shop - I designed the system he uses to manage the repair side of the business. He has stated more than once that most of his repair business is caused by viruses, worms and maleware getting past free antivirus software. I guess you get what you pay for. Th

[MBZ] K'leb or Cathey

2007-11-24 Thread Redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/484886143.html $200 for a stack of old cars! Would do it myself, but I like living in a warm house for the coming winter, and SWMBA would cast me out with the farm animals -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS

Re: [MBZ] Free anti-virus?

2007-11-24 Thread Russ Williams
Curt AVG is free for Individual use. It does a great job. We use it at the Computer Club on members systems that either Don't have an Anti-Virus program or want to get rid of the Bloatware that Norton has become. They can Download it here: http://free.grisoft.com/doc/downloads-products/us/frt/0?pr

Re: [MBZ] Diesel bulletproofness & OT: Gun surpris

2007-11-24 Thread OK Don
Is there a site where you can date a Winchester from the serial number? My Model 94 is just under 2 million, but I think it was purchased before '64. On Nov 24, 2007 4:11 PM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That'd be a post-'64 though I imagine, serial number in the several million > r

Re: [MBZ] EPC hardware/Successful Search

2007-11-24 Thread OK Don
Actually, quite a lot does. My old amateur radio logging and digital mode software all runs just fine on it. If you don't need all that MAC look-a-like crap, just turn it off, and Vista is just fine (IF your hardware works). On Nov 24, 2007 11:03 AM, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > at the

Re: [MBZ] Diesel bulletproofness & OT: Gun surpris

2007-11-24 Thread John Freer
This will assist in keeping the gun thread running.. http://www.mydesert.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071124/NEWS0804/711240311 On 11/24/07, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is there a site where you can date a Winchester from the serial > number? My Model 94 is

Re: [MBZ] Free anti-virus?

2007-11-24 Thread LarryT
While AVG for individuals is free it is not 2nd class. They are after business accounts and use the free version to get people to see what they offer. If their software was damaging machines their whole business would be in jeopardy. If some shops see problems on machines with AVG, I would su

Re: [MBZ] Free anti-virus?

2007-11-24 Thread OK Don
I have Avast, free for home use, ( http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html ) running on one PC at home, and it seems to be doing a good job, though it's only been about a year now. I've heard good things about AVG, and some of the security folks at work run it on their home systems. On

Re: [MBZ] Diesel bulletproofness & OT: Gun surpris

2007-11-24 Thread OK Don
Darwinism at work again, he removed himself from the gene pool. On Nov 24, 2007 7:00 PM, John Freer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This will assist in keeping the gun thread running.. > > http://www.mydesert.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071124/NEWS0804/711240311 >

Re: [MBZ] Diesel bulletproofness & OT: Gun surpris

2007-11-24 Thread OK Don
OK - answered my own question - http://ca.geocities.com/winchesterguns/serial94.html Mine was built in 1953. On Nov 24, 2007 6:54 PM, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is there a site where you can date a Winchester from the serial > number? My Model 94 is just under 2 million, but I think it w

Re: [MBZ] Diesel BMW

2007-11-24 Thread Allan Streib
On Nov 24, 2007, at 5:51 PM, Zoltan Finks wrote: > As for the car in general, I know it's treason, but they're cute. I > know my wife would prefer it to ours. But if they are more prone to > head cracks than the 190D, then I don't think I'd want it. I like the looks of BMW sedans better than any

Re: [MBZ] Free anti-virus?

2007-11-24 Thread archer
I've been using AVG, Zonealarm, and Adaware for about five years with no problems. I keep cookies turned off unless I need it on to access a website, and I regularly use Crapcleaner and do Tools/Internet Options/Delete/Delete on IE7. That's more than many people want to be bothered with but it'

Re: [MBZ] Free anti-virus?

2007-11-24 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Sat, 24 Nov 2007 14:38:49 -0800 (PST), Curt wrote: > I know you get what you pay for but I also know the best things in life are > free. > Anybody got a line on free anti-virus? My folk's machine has Vista and > Norton but now Norton is crying for more money, not only will it

Re: [MBZ] K'leb or Cathey

2007-11-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Redghost wrote: > > http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/484886143.html Kevin just got a bigger garage, didn't he? I realize he's farther away than Jim, but he's much closer than k'leb. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http

Re: [MBZ] EPC hardware/Successful Search

2007-11-24 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 24 Nov 2007 11:54:17 -0500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I am running Vista Premium and just downloaded the latest version of > JAVA to? run the EPC.? > > > > It appears they HAVE updated their operating systems, just not their > guidelines. Was that Java 6 you downloaded? They d

Re: [MBZ] Diesel bulletproofness & OT: Gun surpris

2007-11-24 Thread Mitch Haley
John Freer wrote: > > This will assist in keeping the gun thread running.. > > http://www.mydesert.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071124/NEWS0804/711240311 When operating dangerous equipment, sometimes your first mistake is your last. A police weapons instructor (and gun s

Re: [MBZ] K'leb or Cathey

2007-11-24 Thread Timothy Robinson
Is the house in the background for sale too? (Would need a bigger truck I guess.) on 11/24/07 10:56 PM, Mitch Haley at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Redghost wrote: >> >> http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/484886143.html > > Kevin just got a bigger garage, didn't he? > I realize he's farther aw