[steve]

when you pull the manifold tight against the timing cover do no torque the whole way down until you have some light torque on the other manifold bolts......... tighten the bolt that goes from the water pump to manifold snug, then do the sequence on the other manifold bolts like halfway, then torque the water pump to timing cover bolt all the way, then go back and do the other manifold bolts the rest of the way. re-check the bolts after a few hundred miles. makes sure all surfaces are super clean with mineral spirits or something like that first, anti freeze has a way of keeping your "permatex ultra grey" from sealing if there is residue. JMO.