ok, well i replaced the gasket, and now there is a VERY VERY SMALL and slow leak. i just cant seem to get it to stop. i had a torque wrench and torqued it down to 9lb's of torque in a star-like shape. i feel like if i tighten it more it will crack the gasket.

anyways, i was wondering if my power bog might have anything to do with my battery? because i was stupid and didn't refill the cells with water so i had parked at school, and the car wouldnt start, so i had to push start it. when i started it, i gave it gas, at probably 2.5k rpm, the car bog majorly, and then hopped back up into the power band. any ideas?