first 325e engine

[bigdaddecks]

Hey guys,
i just got my first 86 e30 325e and i ripped the head off and replacing the valves. after i took my head off i notices ware marks in the top of the piston. i was wondering it is normal or a super bad? is so bad is worth digging deeper into the block to make sure everything else is alright?
thanks

[SkiFree]

It kinda depends on if you like living life on the edge or would rather be coddled in a warm security blanket. Personally, I like my security blanket.

Have you driven the car? Checked the oil for metal? Performed a leak-down?

EDIT: Welcome to R3V.

[TobyB]

If you're doing valves because they hit pistons, you're probably ok.

Big divots, however, can make rings bind...

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