M2 shutter: expensive repair?

[katgut@earthlink.net]

Hi,
In checking the speeds on my M2, I noticed that the slow speeds are utterly unpredictable. For instance, 1 second could operate twice perfectly, and then sound like 1/250 the next three times. The same with the other slow times. It sounds like the slow timing gears are being bypassed.


Is this just a typical Leica shutter due for CLA, or does it indicate an expensive repair? I bought it used in the fall and have not had it checked.
thanks

 

[kknox]

Its time for the CLA. I had an M2 that was doing the same with on & off shutter speeds. A CLA will take care of that.

 

[katgut@earthlink.net]

Thanks. What's the going rate for a CLA? is Golden Touch more expensive than DAG?

 

[kknox]

You can try Youxin Ye, he is less expensive an did mine for around $100.00. His email is we7@yahoo.com good luck.

 

[cole]

Just had my M2 sent off for a CLA to Gerry Smith at Kindermann in Ontario. He did some other maintenance aside from working on the shutter speeds, but my CLA came out to just under $300 CDN.

DAG quoted me about the same for serving in USD some time ago, FWIW.

 

[Livesteamer]

Sherry Krauter of Golden Touch just upgraded the finder in my M6 .85. She is wonderful as a technician and a very nice person too. Highly reccomended. Sherry only took a couple weeks, DAG would likely take longer but he is very good also. Good Luck, Joe