BCBC MPE-102R Engine Expansion Plug Kit
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BCBC MPE-102R Engine Expansion Plug Kit

Brand BCBC MPE-102R
Material Steel
Attachment Type Press fit
Attachment Type Screw in
Grade Type Standard replacement
Product line Stock
Fits Chevrolet and GMC · 141 vehicles

Standard replacement. Engine expansion plug kit for rebuild service and block sealing.

Steel construction. Provides durable plug material for common water jacket applications.

Made in the USA. Melling supplies organized coverage for domestic and import engine applications.

Cross-references 97-10, 381-4017 and 557-003 for the same application. See all 4.

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Engine Freeze Plug Kit Overview

This Melling engine expansion plug kit provides the freeze plugs and pipe plugs needed to complete an engine rebuild. It is a standard replacement solution made in the USA and built for domestic and import engine applications.

Key Features

  • Standard replacement engine expansion plug kit for rebuild work
  • Includes expansion/freeze plugs and pipe plugs for the listed application
  • Steel construction for common water jacket service needs
  • Press-fit and screw-in attachment styles are represented in the kit design
  • Made in the USA by Melling

Detailed Description

The Melling MPE-102R is an engine expansion plug kit intended for engine block service during a rebuild. It is organized to supply the plug requirements for the application, helping reduce the time spent sourcing individual freeze plugs and pipe plugs. The steel construction and standard replacement grade make it a practical choice for stock-style engine work on Chevrolet and GMC applications, including Chevrolet Caprice, Impala, Chevelle, Camaro, Corvette, and GMC C6000 and C7000 models listed in the fitment data. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 97-10, 381-4017) for the same application.

What It Is Used For

  • Replacing corroded or leaking engine freeze plugs
  • Completing an engine rebuild with the required block plugs
  • Restoring coolant jacket sealing after engine service
  • Reducing downtime from missing or mismatched plug components

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the engine block plug sizes and locations before installation. Clean the plug bores thoroughly and inspect the sealing surfaces for corrosion or damage. Use the correct installation method for the plug style specified by the engine application, whether press-fit or screw-in.

Quality Assurance

Melling supplies this kit as a standard replacement engine service part and manufactures it in the USA. The MPE-102R is built to support rebuild work where correct freeze plug and pipe plug coverage is required.

Related reading

This part fits 141 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelLitersCylindersNotes
1990ChevroletC607.0LV8Stock
1990ChevroletC60 Kodiak7.0LV8Stock
1990ChevroletC707.0LV8Stock
1990ChevroletC70 Kodiak7.0LV8Stock
1990ChevroletP607.0LV8Stock
1990GMCC60007.0LV8Stock
1990GMCC6000 Topkick7.0LV8Stock
1990GMCC70007.0LV8Stock
1990GMCC7000 Topkick7.0LV8Stock
1989ChevroletC707.0LV8Stock
1989ChevroletP607.0LV8Stock
1989GMCC70007.0LV8Stock
1988ChevroletC707.0LV8Stock
1988ChevroletP607.0LV8Stock
1988GMCC70007.0LV8Stock
1987ChevroletC707.0LV8Stock
1987ChevroletP607.0LV8Stock
1987GMCC70007.0LV8Stock
1986ChevroletC507.0LV8Stock
1986ChevroletC707.0LV8Stock
1986ChevroletP607.0LV8Stock
1986GMCC70007.0LV8Stock
1985ChevroletB607.0LV8Stock
1985ChevroletC607.0LV8Stock
1985ChevroletC707.0LV8Stock
1985GMCB60007.0LV8Stock
1985GMCC60007.0LV8Stock
1985GMCC70007.0LV8Stock
1984ChevroletB607.0LV8Stock
1984ChevroletC707.0LV8Stock
1984GMCB60007.0LV8Stock
1984GMCC70007.0LV8Stock
1983ChevroletB607.0LV8Stock
1983ChevroletC707.0LV8Stock
1983GMCB60007.0LV8Stock
1983GMCC70007.0LV8Stock
1982ChevroletB607.0LV8Stock
1982ChevroletC707.0LV8Stock
1982GMCB60007.0LV8Stock
1982GMCC70007.0LV8Stock
1981ChevroletB607.0LV8Stock
1981ChevroletC707.0LV8Stock
1981GMCB60007.0LV8Stock
1981GMCC70007.0LV8Stock
1980ChevroletB607.0LV8Stock
1980ChevroletC707.0LV8Stock
1980GMCB60007.0LV8Stock
1980GMCC70007.0LV8Stock
1976ChevroletCaprice7.4LV8Stock
1976ChevroletImpala7.4LV8Stock
1975ChevroletBel Air7.4LV8Stock
1975ChevroletCaprice7.4LV8Stock
1975ChevroletImpala7.4LV8Stock
1975ChevroletMalibu7.4LV8Stock
1975ChevroletMonte Carlo7.4LV8Stock
1974ChevroletBel Air7.4LV8Stock
1974ChevroletCaprice7.4LV8Stock
1974ChevroletCorvette7.4LV8Stock
1974ChevroletImpala7.4LV8Stock
1974ChevroletMonte Carlo7.4LV8Stock
1973ChevroletBel Air7.4LV8Stock
1973ChevroletCaprice7.4LV8Stock
1973ChevroletChevelle7.4LV8Stock
1973ChevroletCorvette7.4LV8Stock
1973ChevroletImpala7.4LV8Stock
1973ChevroletMonte Carlo7.4LV8Stock
1972ChevroletBel Air7.4LV8Stock
1972ChevroletBiscayne7.4LV8Stock
1972ChevroletBrookwood7.4LV8Stock
1972ChevroletCamaro6.6LV8Stock
1972ChevroletCaprice7.4LV8Stock
1972ChevroletChevelle7.4LV8Stock
1972ChevroletCorvette7.4LV8Stock
1972ChevroletImpala7.4LV8Stock
1972ChevroletKingswood7.4LV8Stock
1972ChevroletMonte Carlo7.4LV8Stock
1972ChevroletNova6.6LV8Stock
1972ChevroletTownsman7.4LV8Stock
1971ChevroletBel Air7.4LV8Stock
1971ChevroletBiscayne7.4LV8Stock
1971ChevroletBrookwood7.4LV8Stock
1971ChevroletCamaro6.6LV8Stock
1971ChevroletCaprice7.4LV8Stock
1971ChevroletChevelle7.4LV8Stock
1971ChevroletCorvette7.4LV8Stock
1971ChevroletImpala7.4LV8Stock
1971ChevroletKingswood7.4LV8Stock
1971ChevroletMonte Carlo7.4LV8Stock
1971ChevroletNova7.4LV8Stock
1971ChevroletTownsman7.4LV8Stock
1970ChevroletBel Air7.4LV8Stock
1970ChevroletBiscayne7.4LV8Stock
1970ChevroletBrookwood7.4LV8Stock
1970ChevroletCamaro6.6LV8Stock
1970ChevroletCaprice7.4LV8Stock
1970ChevroletChevelle7.4LV8Stock
1970ChevroletCorvette7.4LV8Stock
1970ChevroletEstate7.4LV8Stock
1970ChevroletImpala7.4LV8Stock
1970ChevroletKingswood7.4LV8Stock
1970ChevroletMonte Carlo7.4LV8Stock
1970ChevroletNova7.4LV8Stock
1970ChevroletTownsman7.4LV8Stock
1969ChevroletBel Air7.0LV8Stock
1969ChevroletBiscayne7.0LV8Stock
1969ChevroletBrookwood7.0LV8Stock
1969ChevroletCamaro7.0LV8Stock
1969ChevroletCaprice7.0LV8Stock
1969ChevroletChevelle6.5LV8Stock
1969ChevroletCorvette7.0LV8Stock
1969ChevroletEstate7.0LV8Stock
1969ChevroletImpala7.0LV8Stock
1969ChevroletKingswood7.0LV8Stock
1969ChevroletNova6.5LV8Stock
1969ChevroletTownsman7.0LV8Stock
1968ChevroletBel Air7.0LV8Stock
1968ChevroletBiscayne7.0LV8Stock
1968ChevroletCamaro6.5LV8Stock
1968ChevroletCaprice7.0LV8Stock
1968ChevroletChevelle6.5LV8Stock
1968ChevroletChevy II6.5LV8Stock
1968ChevroletCorvette7.0LV8Stock
1968ChevroletImpala7.0LV8Stock
1967ChevroletBel Air7.0LV8Stock
1967ChevroletBiscayne7.0LV8Stock
1967ChevroletCamaro6.5LV8Stock
1967ChevroletCaprice7.0LV8Stock
1967ChevroletChevelle6.5LV8Stock
1967ChevroletCorvette7.0LV8Stock
1967ChevroletImpala7.0LV8Stock
1966ChevroletBel Air7.0LV8Stock
1966ChevroletBiscayne7.0LV8Stock
1966ChevroletCaprice7.0LV8Stock
1966ChevroletChevelle6.5LV8Stock
1966ChevroletCorvette7.0LV8Stock
1966ChevroletImpala7.0LV8Stock
1965ChevroletBel Air6.5LV8Stock
1965ChevroletBiscayne6.5LV8Stock
1965ChevroletChevelle6.5LV8Stock
1965ChevroletCorvette6.5LV8Stock
1965ChevroletImpala6.5LV8Stock
Directly replaces or cross-references 4 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
97-10381-4017557-003PE-102R