Inspect and measure the piston for wear: ring grooves, O.D., and piston pin bore. If they meet spec, then you should be able to reuse. The piston shouldn't have any sharp edges or stress risers. Do the same with the cylinder.
"...part of the lip inside the sealing ring break off and float around for a bit."
Do you mean a piston ring broke off?
Sherwood Lee
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