Gaggia Classic: 100 Loose Parts

Most people buy a Gaggia Classic to make coffee. I bought one to solve a puzzle. This machine arrived at my door as a literal "bag of parts"—the previous owner took it apart to [fix a leak/clean the boiler] and simply gave up. In this video, we go through the entire reassembly process: mounting the boiler, wiring the switches, installing the pump, and seeing if this "parts machine" can still pull a god-shot. Stuff used in this video (affiliate links): 9 bar, 6.5 bar, 5 bar spring set for Gaggias made after 2019: https://amzn.to/3OMmxCH Grouphead gaskets, pair of two. Change these every couple years: https://amzn.to/4sqeN7D Replacement plug. If yours is loose, these work GREAT: https://amzn.to/4uxQ7MH Brew thermostat (not the same as steam thermostat): https://amzn.to/4lyIEsF Injection style clips for high pressure pump hose (between pump and group head): https://amzn.to/4b8Hn6z Heat shrink set for various projects: https://amzn.to/4rSgKtH Crimping tool for all types of connectors: https://amzn.to/4csAAqK A stellar bottomless portafilter for the gaggia: https://amzn.to/4s3BLly But if you have the dough, this is the best portafilter you can get IMHO, the lay flat unibody norm core with a superb basket (no fiddly stuff): https://amzn.to/4buIO0o Cafiza for cleaning coffee gunk: https://amzn.to/4lbQRCG The socket I use to remove the boiler bolts. Only thing that works for stubborn bolts: https://amzn.to/4d4pRTx Gasket set. Has many of seals I use although I order most in bulk. https://amzn.to/4u628bI The bolts I use to attach the boiler to the group head. These almost always need replacing: https://amzn.to/40hwTNf My go to lavazza espresso for standard testing: https://amzn.to/4su3BqL If you’re a Gaggia owner or just love seeing old machines saved from the landfill, hit that Subscribe button! I do deep-dives into espresso gear and DIY repairs every week. #GaggiaClassic #EspressoMachineRepair #CoffeeDIY #GaggiaRebuild #EspressoRestoration #HomeBarista