So your saying bolt on bottom rather the top where I have it?
I’m pretty sure I started there & with no carbon paste, CP was last thing I tried. But I’ll give it another go.
It’s a smooth hole in the saddle post (no grooves) so I’m not sure why the orientation would matter as it’s going to be the same interface all the way around - but I’ll give it another go.
I’m reading elsewhere that the 6nm is to protect saddle rails if using carbon rails - but if using steel rails then you can go to 10-12nm 🤷♂️