Piston Rings
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Plymouth Sundance, 1994 Plymouth Acclaim, 1994 Dodge Spirit, 1994 Dodge Shadow, and 1994 Chrysler LeBaron. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Ensure ring end gap and side clearances are within specification. See PISTONS, PINS & RINGS SPECIFICATIONS table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. Position ring gaps in proper locations. See Fig 1.