# engine assembly questions

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/engine-assembly-questions/15531>\
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [August 5, 2006, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/engine-assembly-questions/15531 "2006-08-05T11:44:43Z")\
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**Author:** ![MikeRi24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@MikeRi24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MikeRi24)\
**Post date:** [August 5, 2006, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/engine-assembly-questions/15531/1 "2006-08-05T11:44:43Z")

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should i be using threadlock when im putting on my valve covers, headers, oil pan, intake manifold, waterpum and other accessories? or is torquing them down to factory spec good enough?

also, i kno i need to put a little RTV around the thermostat gasket, but do i need to put any around the intake manifold gasket as well on any other areas?

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**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\
**Post date:** [August 5, 2006, 2:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/engine-assembly-questions/15531/2 "2006-08-05T14:41:12Z")

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no u dont use the torwue specs aand torquing order u will be fine. do not rtv the intake