edelbrock victor 340 intake

Edelbrock Victor 340 intake. The small coolant holes at the front of the intake on either side of the thermostat hole have some type of sealant on them. The first 5 or 6 threads on the drivers side hole have a few bad spots on them, not stripped or torn out. The passenger side hole has the sealant too but I see nothing wrong with the threads on that side.
$160 shipped in the lower 48 States.