What am I doing wrong?? Timing cover/post cam install

The goop is the problem. You're not supposed to use it on gaskets at all except for very few exceptions. Timing cover gaskets go on dry, with the possible exception being some kinda adhesive to hold it in place, such as 3M yellow weatherstrip, NOT permatex. Permatex acts as a lubricant in this instance and allows the gasket to slip and slide as torque is applied (as you found out). Clean it all up and install it dry. If it still leaks, you have other problems.