BCBC MPE-167BR Engine Expansion Plug Kit

Engine rebuild plug kit

This Melling engine expansion plug kit is built for stock rebuild work and provides the plugs needed to complete the job. It uses brass construction and includes both press-fit and screw-in attachment styles for the listed applications.

Key features

• Brass expansion and freeze plug construction
• Standard replacement grade for rebuild service
• Includes water jacket plugs and pipe plugs for the application
• Made in the USA
• Part number MPE-167BR

Detailed description

The MPE-167BR kit is intended for engine block service where the correct expansion plugs and pipe plugs are needed during assembly. Melling supplies this kit as a convenient rebuild solution for domestic and import engine applications, helping reduce the time spent sourcing individual plugs. The brass material offers a traditional corrosion-resistant choice for cooling system service, and the mixed attachment styles match the requirements of the listed engine applications. This part cross-references Pioneer Automotive Industries PE-167-BR and 97-64B for the same application.

What it is used for

• Replacing worn or missing engine block freeze plugs
• Completing an engine rebuild with the correct plug assortment
• Restoring coolant jacket sealing in the cylinder block
• Addressing leaks caused by deteriorated expansion plugs
• Matching stock-style service requirements for listed applications

Installation notes and tips

Verify the engine block plug sizes and thread styles against the listed application before installation. Clean the block bores and threaded passages thoroughly so the plugs seat correctly. Use the correct sealant and installation method for each plug type, and confirm the cooling system is leak-free after assembly. Fits 1977-1981 Pontiac Bonneville, N/A. Fits 1977-1981 Pontiac Catalina, N/A. Fits 1977-1981 Pontiac Firebird, N/A. Fits 1977-1981 Pontiac Grand Prix, N/A. Fits 1977-1981 Pontiac LeMans, N/A. Fits 1977-1981 Buick LeSabre, N/A. Fits 1978-1980 Pontiac Grand Am, N/A. Fits 1979-1981 Buick Century, N/A. Fits 1979-1981 Buick Regal, N/A. Fits 1979-1981 Pontiac Grand LeMans, N/A. Fits 1979-1981 Pontiac LeMans, N/A. Fits 1980 Buick Electra, N/A. Fits 1980 Buick Estate Wagon, N/A. Fits 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88, N/A. Fits 1977 Buick Skylark, N/A. Fits 1977 Pontiac Grand Safari, N/A. Fits 1977 Pontiac Ventura, N/A. Fits 1981 Pontiac Laurentian, N/A. Fits 1981 Pontiac Parisienne, N/A.

Quality assurance

Melling manufactures this kit in the USA and supplies it as a standard replacement engine service part. Part number MPE-167BR is supported by Melling's rebuild-focused product line for engine block component service.