BCBC MPE-701BR Engine Expansion Plug Kit

Engine Expansion Plug Kit Overview

Melling MPE-701BR is a standard replacement engine expansion plug kit for engine rebuilds that need both expansion/freeze plugs and pipe plugs. Built with brass and made in the USA, it provides the plug coverage needed to complete the job without sorting through individual components.

Key Features

• Brass construction for corrosion resistance in engine cooling passages.
• Press-fit and screw-in attachment types for listed engine applications.
• Standard replacement grade for rebuild and service work.
• Includes the plugs required for the application, including pipe plugs.
• Made in the USA.

Application Details

Compatible with Jeep engine applications including Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, TJ, Cherokee, Comanche, and Wagoneer coverage across the listed model years. This Melling MPE-701BR kit is suited for rebuilders who need a complete expansion plug solution for stock engine configurations. For Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Cherokee engine service, MPE-701BR helps streamline parts selection by grouping the required plug types in one kit.

Common Uses

• Replacing corroded or leaking freeze plugs during an engine rebuild.
• Restoring sealing at engine block coolant passages.
• Completing a rebuild when individual plug sizes are missing or worn.
• Addressing service needs on stock Jeep engine applications.

Installation Notes

Verify the engine application before installation and match the plug style to the block opening. Clean the bore and sealing surfaces thoroughly, then install the press-fit or screw-in plugs according to the engine’s service procedure. Confirm fitment against the listed Jeep application before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Melling supplies expansion/freeze plug kits as application-specific rebuild components, and this MPE-701BR kit is manufactured in the USA for domestic and import engine coverage.