When I removed the driver's side head there was some antifreeze that leaked into the cylinder and is sitting in there on the piston. Will this hurt anything? I am gonna soak it up with a rag to get it out but is there anything I should worry about? There is not alot just a little puddle. Also the pistons are caked with soot or carbon build up maybe..is this gonna hurt anything? I haven't checked the cylinders yet for ring grooves etc..

 

If you did not drain the block, it is common for a little coolant to get in the cylinders when you pull the heads. Just soak it up.

 

Cool...I drained the pass. side but couldn't get the plug out of the driver's side. I'll soak it up and forget about it. Thanks.