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I'll probably try to take the piston out to see if there is more damage. Thanks for the advice.

I like the thin oil drain test. Simple and if it drains fast, that's a sign of ring damage.

2000 Ford Escort, 2.0L DOHC 80,000miles Want to know if my one piston is useable as is. The background is the car had coolant line leak, overheated, and stalled. Found blown head gasket and damaged head because of blow by, but may be able to repair/replace the head. The issue is one piston...

closeup of piston