Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I was always under the impression that Leicas, like fine watches, required periodic cleaning and re-lubrication because *even though they may still be functioning perfectly*, grit and lack of lubrication are causing undue wear on precision-fit mechanisms; the result of which would be much more expensive repairs at some point. Regards, Nigel On Tue, 8 Dec 1998 09:47:15 -0500 "B. D. Colen" <BDColen@earthlink.net> writes: >Ted, I would normally defer to your superior experience and wisdom. >But...While IIABWFI is a good basic principle, isn't there a certain >period >of time - let's say 10 years - beyond which the odds favor a disaster >if the >camera hasn't been CLAed?...Isn't it called preventative maintenance? ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]