I've used pvts foam seals. There is just enuf thin foam to seal all around the
back
and a wider, adhesive-backed piece to do the door hinge area. Everything is
pre-cut
and fits pretty well. Biggest problem is getting the old stuff out. I do not
know if
this foam is of equal quality to the official part #s which John H. supplies.
george
John Hermanson wrote:
> The seals for the 2 are the same part numbers as found in the 4Ti. The foam
> the
> Olympus Guy sells might be a different type and you may have to cut it
> yourself
> (someone jump in here if they know better).
> You can do the seals yourself, just make sure you clean all the old foam out
> (check the slot with a loupe and you'll see how much stuff you left behind.)
>
> John
> Camtech
> http://www.zuiko.com
>
> kdunn@xxxxxx wrote:
>
> > Has anyone bought and installed the OM light seal kit from the Olympus Guy?
> > My 1980's vintage OM2N has exhibited rubber rot near the back cover hinge.
> > The foam seals inside the body seem to be in good shape. I guess the seal
> > near the hinge is deteriorating due to compression and wear due to it's
> > proximity to the hinge.
> >
> > 1. Were the seals easy to install?
> > 2. Are they of good quality?
> > 3. Does the seal kit address the problem I've described?
> > 3. Am I better off taking my chances with a camera repair shop?
> >
> > I'm fearful of repair facilities now that Olympus no longer services or
> > makes
> > parts for the OM2. I'm very interested in any experiences and advice
> > subscribers
> > to this list can share. Except for the problem I've described my original
> > owner
> > camera is in better shape than what I've seen on store shelves and I
> > consider it
> > irreplaceable.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
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