Water pump bolt won’t tighten and leaks

i hope that you've just got a bolt that's incorrect or a smidge too short and it's not catching. otherwise it's stripped and you're going back in there for a repair.

edit: just saw that you've got the right bolt. well... that sucks. however, are you *sure* it's the right one? if somebody else was in there before you they may have substituted something other than what should be. just a thought.