Ok, so I am replacing my first head gasket ....ever. Got the head off last night, and figured it was a good stopping point, so I did. Went out today and noticed some ... "rings" I guess on the #7piston, very similar to the ones in this post ...

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...=piston+damage

but not as deep. Other than that, the other 3 pistons look fine, a little black and brown in spots, but the cylinder walls look good. Is this something to worry about? What do I do about it? Thanks for the help guys.

Brian

 

Anyone?? Really need some input here before I put this thing back together.

 

looks like something got sucked into the cylinder and the piston hit it. i wouldn't worry to much about it. clean it up and put it back together. if you're need a little extra peace of mind you can PT, (dye penetrant) test the piston for cracks.

 

Merely a flesh wound.....

 

Thanks for the help guys. This thing is getting back together tonight and all day on Sun, hope this works since it's my first head gasket job ....

Brian