BCBC MPE-113R Engine Expansion Plug Kit

Engine expansion plug kit for rebuilds

Melling MPE-113R is a standard replacement engine expansion plug kit for cylinder block service during an engine rebuild. It is made in the USA and covers a wide range of domestic applications, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Dakota, and Dodge Ram 1500 fitments.

Key features

• Steel construction for cylinder block sealing service
• Press-fit and screw-in attachment types listed for the application
• Standard replacement grade for rebuild work
• Includes expansion/freeze plugs and pipe plugs for the listed application
• Made in the USA

Application details

This MPE-113R kit is built around the plug requirements needed to complete an engine rebuild. Melling supplies coverage for many domestic and import engine applications, and this listing includes shallow cup cylinder block kit notes across the confirmed fitment range. Compatible vehicle coverage includes 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1989-1996 Dodge Dakota, and 1994-1996 Dodge Ram 1500, along with many additional Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth applications.

What it is used for

• Replacing worn or corroded engine freeze plugs
• Sealing coolant passages in the cylinder block
• Completing a rebuild when original plugs are missing or damaged
• Restoring proper block sealing after engine service
• Matching shallow cup cylinder block kit requirements

Installation notes and tips

Verify the engine block style and shallow cup notes before installation. Confirm whether the application requires press-fit or screw-in plugs, and compare the removed parts to the kit contents before assembly. Use proper cleaning and sealing procedures so the plugs seat correctly in the block.

Quality assurance

Melling positions this kit as a convenient rebuild solution with application coverage for many domestic and import engines. Part number MPE-113R is used to identify this expansion plug kit, and the same application cross-references Dorman - Autograde 557-014.