BCBC MPE-115BR Engine Expansion Plug Kit

Engine Expansion Plug Kit Overview

Melling MPE-115BR is a standard replacement engine expansion plug kit for engine rebuilds that need brass water jacket plugs and matching pipe plugs. It is made in the USA and built for domestic and import engine applications where the correct plug assortment is needed to complete assembly.

Compatible with Pontiac engine rebuild applications, this kit supports stock-style service needs across a wide range of classic Pontiac models. The MPE-115BR part number is also referenced by cross numbers 97-26B and 567-016 for the same application.

Key Features

• Brass construction for corrosion-resistant water jacket plug service
• Press-fit and screw-in attachment types for listed engine applications
• Standard replacement grade for rebuild and service work
• Includes the plug types needed to complete the listed application
• Made in the USA by Melling

Detailed Description

The Melling MPE-115BR expansion plug kit is organized to simplify engine assembly by supplying the freeze plugs and pipe plugs required for the listed application. Brass material is specified for this kit, and the mixed attachment styles reflect the needs of the engine family it serves. For Pontiac rebuild projects, the MPE-115BR helps reduce time spent sourcing individual plugs and keeps the parts selection aligned with stock service requirements.

This kit is listed for a broad range of Pontiac vehicles, including Firebird, Bonneville, Catalina, Grand Prix, LeMans, GTO, and Tempest applications. If you are restoring or rebuilding a Pontiac engine, the MPE-115BR provides a direct parts-match approach for the plug set used in those stock configurations.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing worn or missing engine expansion plugs during rebuilds
• Sealing coolant passages in the cylinder block
• Restoring proper engine block plug coverage for stock applications
• Completing a rebuild when individual plug sizes are difficult to source

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the engine application against the listed fitment before installation. Clean the block bores and threaded openings thoroughly, then install the brass plugs to the correct depth and torque for the engine design. Because this kit includes both press-fit and screw-in styles, match each plug to its intended opening during assembly.

Quality Assurance

Melling manufactures this kit in the USA and positions it as a standard replacement solution for engine rebuild work. The MPE-115BR is built to supply the plug requirements for the listed application with the correct mix of expansion and pipe plugs.