VW Custom Manifold / Restoration

[@RRCRestoration]

Hey Guys, As you have probably noticed already i have updated the channel name and logo. The channel is no longer Really Random Channel it is now RRC Restoration. Just incase you were wondering why the water marks in the video still say Really Random Channel. Enjoy.

[@somkiathuadsingto7693]

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[@oscarvillarreal8951]

What was the black spray can bottle you painted on the manifold 1st? Was it a primer?

[@Charlton2010]

@@oscarvillarreal8951yes

[@afletra]

this guy clearly is a neat person. the way he put back his tools after he used it, the way he clean the dust on the table before proceed to another step, and that leftovers from masking tape. that alone makes me appreciate you more sir, great job as always!

[@Grumpz_Golfs]

Exactly! This was the first thing that stood out, watching his videos. KUDOS

[@mecabrico]

Nice result ! If I can just allow myself a little advice, it would be to put a little grease on reassembly on the threads of each screw. This avoids these white deposits of alumina in the threads and also the risks of seizure and breakage during disassembly.

[@dannysmith7723]

I could watch you restore engine parts all day. The end results are stunning and easy for anyone to replicate. Cheers!

[@aviohebshalom3392]

I could just hear the conversation in the meetings now. Hi, my name is Avi, and this all started one cold December morning when KZbin recommended a Hand Tool Rescue video to watch. From there I was hooked!!! Next thing you know I'm watching My Mechanics, TysyTube, The Good of The Land and Really Random Channel. Now I watch 4-5 times a day and I don't see any end in sight. We love you Avi!!!

[@Kingscoolstuff]

Your videos are very satisfying to watch. Everything you rebuild is absolutely top notch. Your editing is great and I'm glad you decided not to talk in your videos. Thank you for speeding up the video when removing bolts and such. Nice job! 👍

[@Imwright720]

Thanks for just letting the natural sounds roll in. It’s so much better than music.

[@bpsymano]

I really appreciate you sharing your work. Restoring a bike and your videos have been invaluable. Looking forward to going through your backlog of videos and seeing new ones. Thank you, sir!

[@agent_soshi]

I often listen to music while watching your videos and I've discovered that you can play essentially any music and your videos are still hold up, very entertaining and satisfying

[@GoldenArrow369]

That looks unbelievably good! Really inspired me to do it myself

[@koshtie]

Hi RRC my brother is a painter so I understand the work that geos into painting, you have such a broad knowledge of so many things and so many bits of kit, the work you turnout is amazing, can't wait for the Honda to make a return !! that manifold I guess was of a diesel or a poorly running petrol after that de-coke it should be a lot more responsive on the pedal, ATB Wayne.

[@RRCRestoration]

Hi Wayne, Thanks for your kind comment :) The TL project will be re-started again very soon and should be totally complete in a couple of months ;)

[@adrianwilliams763]

Really nice job. Be careful using steel wire brush on aluminium. It can impregnate the aluminium with microscopic steel particles which will start to react with the aluminium over time. This will start corrosion eating away the aluminium under the paint surface.

[@dr.shahid3244]

Awesome. Bro You Got All The Tool In The World In Your Inventory. What A Great Pleasure To Watch Things Doing Correctly Using Right Tools. Keep It Up. Your Work Is Amazing For Us And Passion For You. Dr.Shahid From Karachi Pakistan.

[@ejoautovideos]

When your intake manifold is a piece of art..

[@baroquemedicalitsupporttea8306]

I like the choreography displayed by George. I will certainly retrace your steps and do my own BMW E23 manifold. 😊 👍. Well ✔

[@adamlawrence427]

I don't think there is ANYTHING more satisfying than getting a rusty seized up bolt loose lol.

[@adamlawrence427]

@hangtime 7190 uhmmm ok....🤔

[@pqworks9019]

Another incredible restoration video. I’m not sure why anyone would dislike this

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@raulferro3998]

This guy's a pro. Not many people especially average Joes have all these tools and chemicals at home...

[@swishersweet3756]

Yours is the second time I've watched a restoration video while a thunderstorm raged in the background. Both are relaxing I believe.

[@RRCRestoration]

Im glad you enjoyed it :)

[@SuperLisandro86]

I know it is only restoration, buy I would love to see the parts in the engine bay once finished! Apart from that, love your videos!

[@kirillprikhodko9489]

idk about anyone else but the way he taped it up was my favorite part

[@paulofelix3586]

16:14 - Here in Brazil we say: "Blacksmith's house, spit of wood". Beautiful result.

[@MrHBSoftware]

casa de ferreiro, espeto de pau...também se diz muito em Portugal

[@MrHBSoftware]

@@user-pc8mb6ud2e se for tinta acrilica automotiva ou qualquer tinta catalizada(tinta+endurecedor) voce pode até pintar um bloco de motor e não desintegra...a temperatura que atinge é "muito baixa"...já se for um colector de escape voce pode esquecer, vai sair logo logo

[@ruythermaximo4169]

EXATAMENTE KKKKKKKKKKKKKK

[@sealgraffit]

It's also said in Spain. (Casa de herrero, cuchillo de palo)

[@GGaievski]

@@MrHBSoftware tem um monte de mecanica q os cara pinta o bloco com tinta spray mesmo

[@Ashkorya]

wonderful result! This purple is beautiful and this oxidized aluminum side makes it all very vintage. I just love it

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Glad you liked it :)

[@Happily_retired]

Next restore - those bits and their poor blue box!! Then the bench grinder, it needs some love, too. LoL Love your work.

[@Gravity-campers]

Well I wish I had your skill and patience to do this kind of work! Well done it looks absolutely fantastic

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

Re: Sanding dust and paint; after 30 years in construction I have learned the more you breathe in, the less goes in your eyes.

[@WorkingAxle]

Brilliant work mate! Super tidy and organized shop. Let’s see more of George! 😂

[@remyaworld1]

Great work. Beautiful. But you REALLY need to make that bench grinder. It's literally screaming for a makeover!

[@colinburnside4569]

Totally agree the bench grinder would make an excellent project.

[@RRCRestoration]

One day soon ;)

[@TiroxSnapJack]

never restore the grinding wheel as a reminder to all of us or those who let equipment die, please never restore it. its a huge feature and hook...if you know what I mean! Let those who do not have anything in their garage that needs restoring....cast the first stone@@RRCRestoration

[@lofty7180]

NO !!! leave Sketchy bench grinder alone ! it has a certain charm and appeal.

[@st3althyone]

George is always happy to do his job😁😁 That is one wicked purple!!😜😜 I’m always amazed by the level of your work, you always take your projects to the next level!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much for your kind comment :)

[@xaploq1]

No joke I blew off the dust when you were done tapping.

[@HalfdeadRider]

That purple looks pretty much the same as the purple on my old ZX9r, I'm painting my callipers to match once the weather gets better, hopefully while getting the Tokiko lettering gold. I've been a subscriber for a while, but that is what drew me to this video when it was recommended. You seem to know how to do anything and everything, and have the means to do it, great stuff 👍

[@bluetorch13]

I'm a bit ignorant, Why you didn't sandblast the whole manifold instead?

[@1conu593]

Because it needed some wire brush work to remove the casting marks everywhere so it would have been an additional unnecessary step

[@NewsThatMatterUsa]

@@1conu593en so if he wanted to wire brush casting marks that’s one thing … sand blasting the rest would have been a much faster method and most importantly a cleaner finish !!! And personally I would have powder coated it but that’s what I do for a living so there’s that .

[@Rob-hx6on]

Don't be sorry about the rain, it is Scotland after all, great job man, looks awesome.

[@aanocog]

The fork and knife when you vacuumed the excess 🤣

[@teisclausen4328]

Put a guard on that angle grinder. Just had 5 stitches in my finger yesterday because i was running the anglegrinder with a flapdisk with no guard. Besides that i really like your content! Greetings from Denmark.

[@oobaka1967]

Whipped out my Dremel a while ago when working on my truck. My father called it a toy...at least until I solved the problem with it. His opinion is if it doesn't weigh at least 20 pounds, it's not a power tool.

[@RGL_Motorsports]

Work smarter, not harder. 20lb power tools wear down the body faster. At 40, I'm pretty beat up and broken because I didn't care when I was in my 20's.

[@Christosan88]

Very relaxing video to watch, and the rain was a nice addition.

[@billbeyer657]

Wonder how well the diaphragm in the EGR held up to that process

[@RRCRestoration]

Good question ;) , It survived no problem as i tested it before rebuilding it. Although it may be made a redundant system when building the engine as my friend may decide to blank it off to stop the carbon from building up again and to improve throttle response.

[@billbeyer657]

@@RRCRestoration your friend has a good idea. Never been a fan of EGR systems

[@miatafan]

Really Random Channel it looked so nice afterwards he should have just left it on 😂

[@billbeyer657]

@@miatafan you don't have to remove it just replace the gasket with a solid plate and it's blocked off but looks stock.

[@davidmikal512]

I was wondering get the same

[@Zspeed]

Awesome restoration process, consider some narration, thanks so much for sharing!!!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you glad you liked it :) I do more narration in my new videos ;)

[@solarflare1008]

Nothing but respect for your talents.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@pkf4124]

Nice workmanship, always a pleasure to watch and receive.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you for watching :)

[@st.louisredskin3786]

Dope asf. Would love to see that jewel box you put it in.

[@sixcylinders6346]

Really loved this video and beautiful result in the end. I loved the way that you showed yourself clearing up after every step and putting your tools away each time. I cannot abide working in a messy environment. Top marks to you for the end result and also the journey to get there.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much for your kind comment :)

[@NhoyBarangay]

8:56 I really thought those freckles will be sand blasted after putting some tape in it.

[@indianico]

Complimenti , è uno spettacolo guardare questo video . Grazie per divulgare questi video .

[@bsouza1675]

Prince wants his intake back! He misses Purple Rain ☔️

[@marymasden6616]

That purple and gold is our high school colors in Kansas beautiful jobs love the colors

[@thomaslamora1679]

I really love the zip tie holding the bench grinder down... and the old brake lines to hold the hardware in the bucket. really cool project that came out spectacular.

[@Smudgie33]

Did anybody else just watch this not knowing what a manifold is/does and not understanding the “why” of 80% of this video but still really enjoy it? Anyone... nope, just me then! lol

[@RRCRestoration]

As long as you enjoyed it thats the main thing ;)

[@EuroB0B1]

That purple is amazing. Just curious, how does it all hold up to heat? Great work.

[@azvasamusic7095]

If it’s high temp paint It should be fine I can’t see headers going above 500°F

[@alexisamtosta]

A couple years ago I had a custom made purple paint made for me (this same colour) so I could paint my calipers, some friends made fun of me cuz of the colour and today it is a very used colour. Nice job

[@marshab1028]

Geweldig!!!

[@alexisamtosta]

@@marshab1028 I have no idea what that means buddy. Hahahaah.

[@kerstinmoravsky7200]

the sound of the rain means that your video is blessed so dont worry

[@adolfos.b4010]

Sorry for my ignorance but shouldn't that paint be high temperature resistant, wouldn't it burn or come off? Please answer, it looks amazing and I would love to do that to my car 🙏🏼😅

[@RRCRestoration]

Hi, The paint wont be damaged as there is no real heat in an intake manifold. Its the exhaust manifold that runs hot ;)

[@olenaerhardt7725]

@@RRCRestoration Can you use on Exhaust Paint 500 F (it says on it Engine Paint)? Thank you.

[@aytonbob]

Hundred percent better keep up the good work. Nice see a British channel for a change.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@olio.dipalma_8391]

for some reason i’m now feeling the compelling need to buy a Volkswagen Transporter intake manifold

[@LeeBennett007]

A collector would happily have that on their shelf. Beautiful work.

[@RRCRestoration]

Tbh Ill be a little sad when i have to give it back to its owner it looks so good sitting here on the shelf.

[@aviohebshalom3392]

Also it's amazing how many people I see commenting from other restoration channels. I guess we all have the same addiction. We should start an AA meeting for restoration channel addicts.😂😂😂

[@kyle8971]

It's like porn but for tool heads and DIY'ers. Something so satisfying with watching something going from "I should throw this out" to "It didn't look this good out the factory."

[@chrisbeard5794]

Great video love George the vacuum and beautiful purple and gold (Baltimore Ravens) colors.

Nice one. And I hope rest of the car will be soon...

[@williamsilva2421]

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[@williamsilva2421]

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[@williamsilva2421]

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[@CarLoverPhotography]

The things I could do with a shop like that! I hope one day I can afford all that equipment

[@madisoncope6626]

I hope you make a “recap” video, to show us the new homes each of these pieces are installed too.

[@martinobana1958]

Rain noise is soothing, also rainy day is the best day for these jobs!

[@Belzediel]

Hmm. Sketchy bench grinder. Could use a quick restoration. Maybe ask Hand Tool Rescue? ;-) good to see the meticulous continues. "What have you got there?" "Several dozen large plastic containers." "Why did you buy those?" "I need them for chemicals and other forms of storage." "We have DOZENS of large plastic containers!" "Ja, this was true, however, as none of them were a perfect match, and without symmetry, the world is simple chaos, a miasma of ever changing madness, no human could understand such a hell, and we would all br driven insane, I destroyed them all. These large plastic containers, however, are identical in every respect."

[@relaxwithmatt3329]

Cant believe ive only just found your channel absolutely amazing great restoring of items love watching you great craftsmanship 👍

[@The-Advent-Sabre]

what are the list of solutions you use prior to and including the plating solutions? Many thanks.....

[@game4alaughman]

M a t t Mills yip no answer from him

[@The-Advent-Sabre]

@@game4alaughman indeed.... Was it really a year ago?

[@Rojalita21]

That purple is wild. Lovely finish

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you ,Glad you like it :)

[@Anomyzer24]

Your purple looks like Midnight purple color but without the Rainbow effect. Looks cool.

[@ofassina]

I would love to know that code color

[@Anomyzer24]

@@ofassina LX0 or you can try LV4 or LP2

[@seriogamarkovas5407]

From the paint looks, it looks like midnight purple+some sort of blue (probably a dark one)

[@tcat3315]

I had a 99 thistle purple Pearl 3/4 ton Ford. My obsession with purple started long before that though. Imagine how I felt when they told me they were putting me in for a Purple Heart 🤣🤣🤣.

[@Koliaspkin]

it would be great if your bolt unscrewed bits were also restored, because they don't look very nice against the backdrop of the beautiful detail, and your videos are just great.

[@saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560]

Looks good, but why didn't you sand blast it, and port and polish the inside, God bless amen.

[@RRCRestoration]

Hi, If i had the cylinder head at the same time as the manifold i would have matched the ports but porting without matching it to the cylinder head does more harm than good.

[@seanthomasrauchert1695]

I thought the same but yeah i guess makes sense if thts the case

[@habakanaba]

That manifold looks super cool! Love that colour!! Awesome job!👌🏼👌🏼

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@Egon1982]

Very good job. P.s Dont be sorry for a rain. You are in England. There is rain everyday :D

[@RRCRestoration]

Haha im actually in Scotland so yeah rain 24/7 haha!

[@lyndababy]

A stunningly beautiful transformation 👍😲

[@C0zyDunt]

Nice job, would love one like that on my VW. Got to ask, "when will we see the TL125 finished"?

[@RRCRestoration]

The TL project will be re-started again very soon and should be totally complete in a couple of months ;)

[@hellbillypete.7898]

Lovely to hear that TL is in projet, but what you feed us with in meantime is awesome!! Cheers!@@RRCRestoration

[@riceburner4747]

VERY informative but most of all, ENTERTAINING. Very thorough, neat work, great teacher! I subscribed!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you for your kind comment and subscribing it means a lot to me :)

[@bluehaze6132]

External port n' polish.. This will give your engine 50hp more.😁😁😁

[@oscarguevara7838]

Que tipo de pintura utilizas amigo?? Exelente trabajo que estes bien en esta Cuarentena..m

[@devonbatchelor1621]

Put earplugs in the thread holes so you don’t have to tap them

[@jrand2631]

Great job mate, I like the color - and yes the sketchy bench grinder, but at least you strapped it down! :D

[@MrCoffeypaul]

Car Dealers aint going to like u! BEAUTIFUL!!

[@mytrashaccount3630]

That vinyl cutter is definitely the game changer.

[@Vnyatka]

George snorted that powder like a real G

[@eduardosouza2387]

The Best, the best, the best... congratulations 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@RRCRestoration]

you're too kind :)

[@APlusCarpetCleaningRedding]

"Time to remove ugly casting marks".... Grinds off serial numbers.

[@jac1793]

are they important

[@NS-nn6er]

@@jac1793 only if you need to replace the manifold. Still not a good thing to do though

[@johno9507]

They weren't serial numbers, they are the manufacturers codes.

[@Infidel..]

Not really a restoration if you remove the codes and shit.

[@MAKI702]

@@johno9507 on some car serial numbers are there all codes are important.

[@crimpcreep6887]

I used Header paint on my intake, manifold. Actually helps in keeping heat Out. Keeps charging air cool. Or VHT Wrinkle paint.

[@TheCuriousOrbs]

Alternate universe. Where a Dremel is a "Draper" and a Henry is a "Geoge"

[@bigbullgril1190]

Good day ! Please tell us in detail about the method of electrolysis that you use. Thank you in advance !

[@kennyg4744]

Superb job. That purple colour is stunning. I want to send you something so you can paint it that colour...………….like my plastic engine cover :-)

[@jackjacke4654]

You did a good job making that purple. Beautiful color!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@OrtegaDrives]

fantastic work make. that color makes me want to eat it.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Glad you like it :)

[@gopro_phillip5302]

I love the color purple! But this color I could have my whole car in this. I can’t stop looking at it!

[@fila1445]

inside of that manifold reminds me why i hate working on diesel engines...

[@LawF250]

Especially that have EGR.

[@davidhatzenbuhler6888]

That looks like a VW CIS Fuel Injection Intake Manifold not a diesel manifold. My watercooled Diesels had a giant maw that held the air filter element directly into to the manifold. Maybe the T25 vans used a different arrangement but this looks like someone did a retrofit turbo.

[@luizchevelle7218]

Great and meticulous work! I'm not a great fan of purple, but the ugly and dirty manifold turned into a thing of beauty.

[@BobSmith-mc7uq]

Pretty much trashed the EGR valve with the cleaning solution, sandblasting & chemical plating. Rubber diaphragm does not like chemicals.

[@AlexMejia3377]

Yes I see is more better buy new one

[@nicoraider]

Hi! Nice job!!! 3:29 what's the stuff (liquid remover or cleaner) that you use in the parts washer to get a clean work?

[@iritantNL]

Detecting ocd 😉 nice job!

[@szkielecik20]

Great color mix and great job and as usual very chill to watch :D

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Glad you liked it :)

[@sabo9932]

Why you don't restor your grinning m/c...????? 🔥

[@pugthugdabaccino1462]

Dinner is served! thank you Gorge 👌

[@matt7318]

The hoover part is hilarious 🤣🤣

[@pinut187]

Great result! Learned a trick from you with the masking tape, thanks!