Like a sieve

[Headrope]

It's not a Charger, but I own one that I'll be driving while trying to figure this out so here goes ...

I have a 90 Ram 3/4 ton 4X4 with a fuel injected 5.9L. Last week water was leaking from the timing cover. To change the gasket I had to spend two hours pulling the radiator, alternator, power steering, smog pump, etc. After everything was buttoned up I was into the motor for 5 hours.

Drove it for a week with no problems. But now it's leaking again. I'm sure I put the gaskets on correctly. Any ideas as to what the hell may be going on?

[Charger_Fan]

I'm assuming the blocks are designed the same as the older small blocks...if so, there's two (pretty sure it's only two) water pump bolt holes that don't bottom out, they end up in the water jacket. If you don't goop them good with silicone, they'll leak past the threads.
Pretty dumb design, IMO.

[Headrope]

Gooped up the threads with silicon and voila (or however the heck that word is spelled). Leak fixed.
Much thanks. Send me a PM if you're ever planning to be in the Tacoma, WA area. I owe you a beer, a milk - whatever you want.

[Charger_Fan]

Great! Glad to hear it worked.
If I ever get up that way, I'll take you up on that offer.