Yea no gaskets front and rear....Have you ever used the stuff from permatex, called THE RIGHT STUFF....all the parts houses carry it...it is the best...cost 15.00 a tube sets up in 15 min's....Make sure you are ready to use it....Also...Are you using a torque sequence and proper torque specs right?????Also liquid thread sealer on all bolts for the intake...oil/coolant will seep up bolts....also front and rear on the block I have seen little alignment tabs /roll pins, make sure your intake has holes for these or it will not torque down properly