1997 grand am antifreeze leak

[coco345]

I am trying to stop an antifreeze leak on a 1997 Grand Am (3.1 liter) It appears the fluid is running down from the top hole in the water pump housing on the left side of the engine, I have changed the gasket twice, and the fluid seems to be coming from the same place each time. I've put new bolts in, used silicone sealant on the gasket, also teflon sealant on the bolt threads, to no avail. I'm not sure if there may be a hair line crack in the housing, and or block. Any help on this would be deeply appreciated. I've spent about 4 days on this project and it is driving me crazy!!!!!

[blueplayer]

Well there very well culd be a hairline in either of those did the car overheat at anytimr b4 this?? Did you put the bolts in at thier torque specs???? this could be your prob if to tight could damage the gasket if to loose might not make a good seal....

good luck....

bp