THOSE RODS SUUUUUUUCKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!! Words cannot even describe how ticked off I would be. For the money spent on those rods, there is no reason that these rods should have this problem. I understand minor machining flaws and a company making good on the problems, but this is ridiculous!! I have found many components having small issues from some very reputable companies but I catch the problem, notify the manufacturer and they have always addressed my issues. To this day I have not had the unfortunate opportunity to have what happened to Ron, happen to me. I really hope that after a failed attempt at trying to repair a poorly manufactured component, that the company will refund the money. Im ticked off and Im not the one that has spent the dough and time putting this engine together.