FS: Pentax K3 body with fault

I am selling my spare K3 body and am open to offers
There is a problem with the body which I explain below:-


Manufacture date 26/11/14. Bought new in December 2014 from SRS.
Shutter actuations are 3583.

Last July the camera was sent to Johnsons, Pentax Repair Centre, for a warranty repair because the auto focus (AF) phase detection system was not working. The live view AF was still working ok.

Johnsons stated it was not a warranty fault as damage to the tripod bush had caused the phase detection Auto Focus (AF) function not to work. Their estimate for repair deemed it uneconomic to proceed.

The camera was reassembled and returned to me.
The current state is that

the camera AF now appears to work.- whatever Johnsons did has improved it!
A tripod quick release can still be attached to the tripod bush.
Auto Focus using live view works normally.

The camera works fine except for

1. the EV value does not appear in the viewfinder or on the top plate when used in manual metering mode. maybe there is a setting I can change but haven't found it yet.
2. the tripod bush has been damaged.- see photo.
I think the cause was using a photo walking pole and putting too much pressure on the camera to keep it steady in an Orkney gale. I feel embarrassed admitting it!

I kept the camera as a spare but am now considering upgrading to a K1, hence this model is for sale

The sale is for the body only in the original box with a printed instruction manual.

The strap, battery, charger , and software are not included. These can be obtained from Pentax dealers, online or using independent brands. Software and instruction manuals can be downloaded.

There are no marks on the body except for the rubbing mark around the tripod socket from a Gitzo quick release locating pin as shown on the photo.

In effect this is a nearly new camera which works fine except for the two items above.
I have described the faults as I know them as accurately as possible

I am open to offers . Please send a PM.

I have also put this on ebay
Please feel free to ask any questions
Paul