I have used the kit from Camtech and the directions on their website. They
were easy to follow and precise. I used a toothpick with one end cut at 60
degree angle to clean out the goo and followed with a foam applicator and
rubbing alcohol to remove any residue. I used Pliobond adhesive to put the
new seals in place. I followed the directions to the letter and it worked
beautifully. Just take your time and you'll have sucess.
Rich
----- Original Message -----
From: <Mats.Elfstrom@xxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 11:57 AM
Subject: [OM] Foam replacement kits and camera shop experiences
> Hi All!
>
> I would like to hear if anyone has succeeded replacing the gooey foam, as
> described and sold by Camtech. Is it still available by the way?
> I checked with the only authorized Olympus shop here in Sweden and they
had
> never heard of any readymade kits for the foam, nor of the battery adapter
> for om-1.
>
> For the foam, they suggested taking it from a discarded body (which seems
to
> indicate they did not know what I meant), and claimed that the only way to
> deal with the battery problem was to rebuild the camera with Olympus'
> special kit.
>
> They also seemed very reluctant to handle 'such old cameras' at all and
> stated that they did not guarantee any repairs on om-1 and om-2 bodies
> (sic).
>
> How is it in other parts of the world? From what I have gathered from this
> list and some websites (american) are om-1 and om-2 repairs, overhauls and
> rebuilds common practice with no reservations.
>
> Regards, Mats.E
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> Sycon Teknikkonsult AB ICQ# 9517386
> 205 09 MALMO tel +46 (0)40 256016 cell +46 (0)705 276027
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