I use a very thin coat of
Permatex 300 Form A Gasket on each side of the Water Pump gasket and IH coolant manifold gaskets (unless you have eliminated TB coolant) before installing. I use a drop of
Blue Loctite 242 on all water pump bolts and torque all water pump bolts 18 ft-lbs. NO LEAKS
Now if you get confused on which bolts go where......just insert the bolt and if it sticks out about 3/8 inch to 1/2 inch you have the correct position for that bolt 