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Message: <blockquote data-quote="radigan" data-source="post: 360841" data-attributes="member: 51188">Well today I started with doing research on the torque settings. Found out that there are different spec for the same engine. so I choose the spec that seem to be the best... Small bolts 16 lbsLarge bolts 25 lbsThis was tighter than what I had originally done. However it was not the torque values, that cause my leak. I latter found that the gasket had slipped during 1st installation. The paper gasket did not survive the removal. I had not use any sealant on this paper gasket.I purchased a <a href="https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/felpro-water-pump-gasket-set-35351/3211703-P">Felpro Water Pump Gasket </a>Part # 35351, it is a blue rubber, no sealant needed gasket.I Used liquid Teflon on the large bolts threads, Torque the bolts, and pressure tested. It worked.Although this might be unorthodox, I put a vacuum on the air bleeder during filling of antifreeze. I use my brake bleeding tool. This was to remove the air in the system. I must admit, I love the fact that this car is so easy to work on.Thanks for all the thoughts, I appreciate the fact that there are so many like minded enthusiast.</blockquote>