Hello All
I replaced the head gasket on my '37 Ruby engine last week, took it for a short drive to warm it up, and then 
re torqued the nuts to 18lbs on my return and all seemed well.
However, this morning I took advantage of a glorious morning and went on a 20 mile run but when I checked 
the engine I noticed a couple of small water bubbles coming out of the no.1 head nut between the stud and nut.
Could anyone please tell me what the problem is and how best I should tackle it if you wouldn't mind?
Many thanks in advance
Graham.

3 listings on Ebay selling on behalf of a family member, an Ulster, a Green and a Red Ruby, all been reported.

I find that I have some 7" brake drums without locating studs (but with correct sized stud holes). Is it a problem to use them???

What's the approximate rate for spraying my ( bare aluminium ) ulster body and mudguards ?

Hi All,

Following another great meeting at Wollaton last weekend, I have set myself a mission to find my car number or to at least know what would have been stamped on the little ID plate that is on the nearside of the battery/toolbox.

Under the bonnet of most of the Ruby's on show, the plate was clearly visible and stamped accordingly.

As I have a late Opal (1937), I have always thought that the 'Car Number' was not available as this ceased to be used after a certain point. Can anyone confirm this? It's a bit odd as the two holes that are used to mount the plate are there on my 7.

I assume that the plate should say 'Car No.' followed by 'APE' and a set of 5-6 numbers? Where can I find out? 

Thanks for any advice.

Matt

It might be my grumpy side but I seem to be noticing more people using pet names, frequently female, for their cars. This is something's that I'd never do but am I in the minority?
So I'm attempting to use the "Polling" function. 
The question is
Do you give your car(s) "Pet" names?

Hi looking for one, Hobson-Perfect window winder for our RK Saloon, if you have one for sale please can you e-mail me on s.phillips001@btinternet. com. Thanks. S&p.

Can anyone tell me why my '35 ORT oil guage gets a fit of the shivers from time to time? At first I thought it might be oil level (though it was still at half mast)... then that it might be running hot... it doesn't happen all the time which is more confusing... Is it normal or should I be expecting a bit of work on my engine soon...

Slightly worried of Colchester.

Hi, can any members recommend a supplier of bespoke road legal glass windscreens?

Hi All,

This is more of an academic question to enrich my knowledge, rather than something that I can change on a car. In working on my CC Ulster body, with some welding that a friend is doing, the body is made from 40 thou, what I would guess is 1100. Pretty soft and basically pure aluminum, rather than a harder alloy. Were the original cars the same or similar? I would guess, pure aluminum, but would the thickness have been the same rather than perhaps 50 thou which is a bit more robust?

Erich in Seattle