Blown head gasket

[super sharp shooter]

After a run up the woods today my HPI Baja started to rev high then bog down and then stop. After further inspection i noticed fuel leaking out of the head gasket where one of the two bolts had came undone.The engine has now been split and i found that the gasket is half missing so I've ordered a new one to replace it..

 

Do i need to aline the piston ring gap up with anything.

 

Is there anything i need to do when i put it back together with the new gasket.

 

Any help or tips greatly received.

 

Thanks SSS 

[goldman]

If the piston has not been taken off the con rod,then it will be fine,just make sure you get the piston ring on right,so the ends are locating with the peg/pin in the ring groove.

 

Goldman

[super sharp shooter]

If the piston has not been taken off the con rod,then it will be fine,just make sure you get the piston ring on right,so the ends are locating with the peg/pin in the ring groove.

Goldman

Is that the groove in the head under the carb inlet port??

[jea]

its the groove in the piston .line the ring up to the small pin in it

[super sharp shooter]

Yep got it now all makes sense thank you guys

[rctruckz]

One all fitted back together, start the engine up, let it tick over for a few minutes until the head is hot, then check bolts & re-tighten where needed, id also use some engine stud lock (not thread lock as it's not heat resistant) on the end of bolts to stop them from working loose in future

 

Oh & dont forget gasket sealant

[super sharp shooter]

Will add some stud lock and get some gasket sealant.

Thanks