Pioneer Cables PE-137-B Engine Expansion Plug Kit

Engine Expansion Plug Kit for GM Applications

Pioneer Cables PE-137-B is an engine expansion plug kit for cylinder block service on a wide range of Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac vehicles. This brass, carded application is listed for many 1975-1997 GM passenger cars and helps support reliable engine sealing during rebuild or repair work.

Key Features

• Brass expansion plug construction for strong corrosion resistance
• Engine cylinder block component for sealing block openings
• Carded brass application for service and rebuild use
• Fits a broad range of Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models
• Pioneer Cables part number PE-137-B

Product Details

The PE-137-B expansion plug kit is part of Pioneer Cables’ engine plug program, which includes brass, steel, stainless steel, and threaded options. This brass version uses solid brass material for corrosion resistance, making it a practical choice for engine rebuilders and technicians working on older GM platforms. It is listed across applications such as the Buick LeSabre, Chevrolet Camaro, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, and Pontiac Grand Prix, along with many other 1975-1997 vehicles.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1976-1997 Buick LeSabre, N/A
• Fits 1991-1997 Buick Park Avenue, N/A
• Fits 1990-1997 Buick Regal, N/A
• Fits 1975-1987 Buick Regal, N/A
• Fits 1995-1997 Buick Riviera, N/A
• Fits 1979-1993 Buick Riviera, N/A
• Fits 1995-1997 Chevrolet Camaro, N/A
• Fits 1980-1981 Chevrolet Camaro, N/A
• Fits 1992-1997 Oldsmobile 88, N/A
• Fits 1996-1997 Oldsmobile LSS, N/A
• Fits 1997 Oldsmobile Regency, N/A
• Fits 1980-1997 Pontiac Bonneville, N/A
• Fits 1995-1997 Pontiac Firebird, N/A
• Fits 1989 Pontiac Firebird, N/A
• Fits 1977-1981 Pontiac Firebird, N/A
• Fits 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix, N/A
• Fits 1978-1987 Pontiac Grand Prix, N/A
• Fits 1985-1996 Oldsmobile 98, N/A
• Fits 1981-1983 Oldsmobile 98, N/A
• Fits 1992-1995 Chevrolet Lumina APV, N/A
• Fits 1992-1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette, N/A
• Fits 1992-1995 Pontiac Trans Sport, N/A
• Fits 1986-1992 Oldsmobile Toronado, N/A
• Fits 1981-1984 Oldsmobile Toronado, N/A
• Fits 1988-1991 Buick Reatta, N/A
• Fits 1977-1991 Oldsmobile Delta 88, N/A
• Fits 1975-1988 Buick Century, N/A
• Fits 1986-1988 Buick Skylark, N/A
• Fits 1975-1979 Buick Skylark, N/A
• Fits 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, N/A
• Fits 1978-1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, N/A
• Fits 1982-1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, N/A
• Fits 1987-1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, N/A
• Fits 1980-1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, N/A
• Fits 1978-1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, N/A
• Fits 1985-1987 Oldsmobile Calais, N/A
• Fits 1985-1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, N/A
• Fits 1978-1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, N/A
• Fits 1977-1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, N/A
• Fits 1985-1987 Pontiac Grand Am, N/A
• Fits 1979 Pontiac Grand Am, N/A
• Fits 1980-1985 Chevrolet Caprice, N/A
• Fits 1980-1985 Chevrolet Impala, N/A
• Fits 1981-1985 Pontiac Parisienne, N/A
• Fits 1978-1984 Chevrolet El Camino, N/A
• Fits 1978-1983 Chevrolet Malibu, N/A
• Fits 1977-1983 Pontiac Grand LeMans, N/A
• Fits 1980-1982 Cadillac DeVille, N/A
• Fits 1981-1982 Cadillac Eldorado, N/A
• Fits 1980-1982 Cadillac Fleetwood, N/A
• Fits 1981-1982 Cadillac Seville, N/A
• Fits 1977-1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass, N/A
• Fits 1977-1981 Pontiac Catalina, N/A
• Fits 1981 Pontiac Laurentian, N/A
• Fits 1977-1981 Pontiac LeMans, N/A
• Fits 1975-1980 Buick Skyhawk, N/A
• Fits 1978-1980 Chevrolet Monza, N/A
• Fits 1975-1980 Oldsmobile Starfire, N/A
• Fits 1976-1980 Pontiac Sunbird, N/A
• Fits 1977-1979 Oldsmobile Omega, N/A
• Fits 1977-1979 Pontiac Phoenix, N/A

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing leaking or corroded engine block expansion plugs
• Restoring sealing integrity during engine rebuilds
• Servicing older GM cylinder block components
• Addressing coolant seepage around block openings
• Supporting maintenance on high-mileage Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the block bore thoroughly before installation and inspect the sealing surface for pitting, rust, or distortion. Verify the correct plug size and application before pressing the plug into place, and follow standard engine assembly procedures for your specific vehicle and block casting.

Quality Assurance

Pioneer Cables supplies expansion plugs in multiple materials for engine service, including brass for corrosion resistance, steel for strength, and stainless steel for added corrosion protection where required by the application. PE-137-B follows that product line approach for rebuild-focused cylinder block repair.