BCBC MPE-108R Engine Expansion Plug Kit

Engine Freeze Plug Kit Overview

Melling MPE-108R is a standard replacement engine expansion plug kit for domestic and import engine rebuilds. It is made in the USA and supplies the freeze plugs and pipe plugs needed to complete the job.

Compatible with a wide range of Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications, this kit is built for stock engine service where press-fit and screw-in plug requirements must be matched correctly. The MPE-108R part number is used across many classic Ford and Mercury engine rebuild applications.

Key Features

• Standard replacement engine expansion plug kit
• Steel construction for water jacket plug service
• Includes press-fit and screw-in attachment styles
• Made in the USA
• Supplies freeze plugs and pipe plugs for engine assembly

Detailed Description

Melling MPE-108R is intended for engine block service during rebuild work, where the correct expansion plugs and pipe plugs are required to finish assembly. The steel construction and mixed attachment types make it suitable for stock applications that call for both press-fit and screw-in sealing points. This part cross-references Dorman - Autograde 557-009 and ANCO 97-17 for the same application.

Fitment coverage includes many Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln models, including Ford Mustang, Ford F-150, and Mercury Cougar applications. If you are rebuilding a Ford Mustang, Ford F-150, or Mercury Cougar engine, the MPE-108R part number helps identify the correct plug kit for the listed stock applications.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing worn or missing engine freeze plugs
• Sealing water jacket openings during engine rebuilds
• Completing block assembly with the correct pipe plugs
• Restoring proper sealing in stock engine applications
• Matching plug style requirements for listed engine blocks

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the engine application and plug style before installation, since this kit includes both press-fit and screw-in attachment types. Clean the block openings thoroughly and confirm the correct seating surface before installing the plugs. Use the listed fitment data to match the engine rebuild application exactly.

Quality Assurance

Melling supplies this kit as a standard replacement solution for engine rebuild service, with coverage for many domestic and import applications. The MPE-108R part number is associated with broad application coverage and made-in-USA production.