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Had to choose between a full CLA or just replacing the shutter on a client's Leica M3

Went with the full service for $350 and found a cracked gear in the advance mechanism they never mentioned. Anyone else had a 'simple fix' turn into a major find?
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matthew166
matthew1661mo ago
That's a SCARY find for a simple shutter job. Good call going for the full CLA, it probably saved that camera. Hidden damage like that is why I'm always nervous with partial fixes.
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phoenix_grant34
Yeah, "hidden damage" is the worst. That cracked gear could have totally wrecked the whole camera later. You made the right call for sure.
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nancy817
nancy8171mo ago
My last CLA found three hidden cracks, honestly.
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