Sadly, I think you guys are right... it's the rings. I could do it, but I don't want to learn on this motor. I don't want to mess up something and kill the original block. That would make me sick. Building another motor is not really an option. I don't have room for the engine to sit while I have a "spare" in the car... Thanks guys.... sounds like I need to give the motor to somebody to rebuild. Any Mopar engine guys in Nashville?