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Engine Expansion Plug Kit

Engine Expansion Plug Kit (Melling) for 1983-2002 American Motors, Dodge, & Jeep NEW

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Made In USA. Melling expansion / freeze plug kits provide an efficient way to supply the plug requirements to complete your engine rebuild. Melling offers convenient bagged coverage for most domestic and import engine applications. Each kit contains the high quality expansion/freeze plugs needed for the listed application plus the pipe plugs required to complete the job. Melling expansion/freeze plug kits are available with either steel or brass water jacket plugs depending on engine usage and customer preference. Don’t waste your time looking for the correct expansion/freeze plugs and pipe plugs. When you are ready to put your engine together, select an expansion / freeze plug kit from Melling.
Brand: Melling
Condition: New
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Specifications & Info


Attribute Value
Attachment Type Press Fit
Grade Type Standard Replacement
Material Steel

Vehicle Fitment Guide

This part fits the following vehicles:

American Motors 1 model (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
Eagle 1983-1984 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Sedan 1983 - 1984 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Base Sedan 1983 - 1984 L6 4.2L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Base Wagon 1983 - 1984 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Base Wagon 1983 - 1984 L6 4.2L 4WD Automatic & Manual
DL SX4 Hatchback 1983 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
DL SX4 Hatchback 1983 L6 4.2L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Limited Wagon 1983 - 1984 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Limited Wagon 1983 - 1984 L6 4.2L 4WD Automatic & Manual
SX4 Hatchback 1983 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
SX4 Hatchback 1983 L6 4.2L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Dodge 1 model (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
Dakota 1996-2002 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Extended Cab Pickup 2000 - 2002 V8 4.7L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Base Extended Cab Pickup 1996 - 2002 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Base Extended Cab Pickup 1996 - 2002 V6 3.9L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Base Extended Cab Pickup 1996 - 1999 V8 5.2L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Base Standard Cab Pickup 2000 - 2002 V8 4.7L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Base Standard Cab Pickup 1996 - 2002 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Base Standard Cab Pickup 1996 - 2002 V6 3.9L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Base Standard Cab Pickup 1996 - 1999 V8 5.2L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
R/T Extended Cab Pickup 1998 - 2002 V8 5.9L RWD Automatic
R/T Standard Cab Pickup 1998 - 2002 V8 5.9L RWD Automatic
SLT Crew Cab Pickup 2000 - 2002 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SLT Crew Cab Pickup 2000 - 2002 V6 3.9L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SLT Crew Cab Pickup 2000 - 2002 V8 4.7L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SLT Crew Cab Pickup 2000 - 2002 V8 5.9L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SLT Extended Cab Pickup 2000 - 2002 V8 4.7L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SLT Extended Cab Pickup 2000 - 2002 V8 5.9L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SLT Extended Cab Pickup 1996 - 2002 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SLT Extended Cab Pickup 1996 - 2002 V6 3.9L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SLT Extended Cab Pickup 1996 - 1999 V8 5.2L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SLT Extended Cab Pickup 1996 V8 5.2L CNG RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2000 - 2002 V8 4.7L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2000 - 2002 V8 5.9L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SLT Standard Cab Pickup 1996 - 2002 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SLT Standard Cab Pickup 1996 - 2002 V6 3.9L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SLT Standard Cab Pickup 1996 - 1999 V8 5.2L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SLT Standard Cab Pickup 1996 V8 5.2L CNG RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SXT Extended Cab Pickup 2002 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SXT Extended Cab Pickup 2002 V6 3.9L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SXT Extended Cab Pickup 2002 V8 4.7L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SXT Extended Cab Pickup 2002 V8 5.9L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SXT Standard Cab Pickup 2002 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SXT Standard Cab Pickup 2002 V6 3.9L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SXT Standard Cab Pickup 2002 V8 4.7L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SXT Standard Cab Pickup 2002 V8 5.9L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Sport Crew Cab Pickup 2000 - 2002 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Sport Crew Cab Pickup 2000 - 2002 V6 3.9L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Sport Crew Cab Pickup 2000 - 2002 V8 4.7L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Sport Crew Cab Pickup 2000 - 2002 V8 5.9L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Sport Extended Cab Pickup 2000 - 2002 V8 4.7L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Sport Extended Cab Pickup 2000 - 2002 V8 5.9L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Sport Extended Cab Pickup 1996 - 2002 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Sport Extended Cab Pickup 1996 - 2002 V6 3.9L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Sport Extended Cab Pickup 1996 - 1999 V8 5.2L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2000 - 2002 V8 4.7L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2000 - 2002 V8 5.9L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Sport Standard Cab Pickup 1996 - 2002 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Sport Standard Cab Pickup 1996 - 2002 V6 3.9L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Sport Standard Cab Pickup 1996 - 1999 V8 5.2L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
WS Standard Cab Pickup 1996 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
WS Standard Cab Pickup 1996 V6 3.9L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
WS Standard Cab Pickup 1996 V8 5.2L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
WS Standard Cab Pickup 1996 V8 5.2L CNG RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Jeep 6 models (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
CJ7 1983-1986 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base SUV 1983 - 1986 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Base SUV 1983 - 1986 L6 4.2L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Base SUV 1983 - 1986 L6 4.6L 4WD Manual
Laredo SUV 1983, 1985 - 1986 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Laredo SUV 1983, 1985 - 1986 L6 4.2L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Limited SUV 1984 L6 4.6L 4WD Manual
Limited SUV 1983 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Limited SUV 1983 L6 4.2L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Renegade SUV 1983 - 1986 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Renegade SUV 1983 - 1986 L6 4.2L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Renegado SUV 1983 - 1984 L6 4.6L 4WD Manual
Cherokee 1984-1996 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base SUV 1987 - 1994 L6 4.0L RWD Automatic
Base SUV 1987 - 1993 L6 4.0L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Base SUV 1987 - 1993 L6 4.0L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Base SUV 1985 - 1987 L4 2.1L DIESEL Turbo RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Base SUV 1985 - 1987 L4 2.1L DIESEL Turbo RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Base SUV 1985 - 1993 L4 2.5L RWD Automatic & Manual
Base SUV 1985 - 1993 L4 2.5L RWD Automatic & Manual
Base SUV 1985 - 1986 V6 2.8L RWD Automatic & Manual
Base SUV 1985 - 1986 V6 2.8L RWD Automatic & Manual
Base SUV 1984 - 1993 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Base SUV 1984 - 1993 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Base SUV 1984 - 1986 V6 2.8L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Base SUV 1984 - 1986 V6 2.8L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Briarwood SUV 1991 - 1992 L6 4.0L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Chief SUV 1987 - 1988 L6 4.0L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Chief SUV 1987 - 1988 L6 4.0L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Chief SUV 1985 - 1987 L4 2.1L DIESEL Turbo RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Chief SUV 1985 - 1987 L4 2.1L DIESEL Turbo RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Chief SUV 1985 - 1988 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Chief SUV 1985 - 1988 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Chief SUV 1985 - 1986 V6 2.8L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Chief SUV 1985 - 1986 V6 2.8L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Classic SUV 1996 L6 4.0L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Country SUV 1993 - 1996 L6 4.0L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Country SUV 1993 - 1994 L6 4.0L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Laredo SUV 1987 - 1992 L6 4.0L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Laredo SUV 1987 - 1992 L6 4.0L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Laredo SUV 1985 - 1987 L4 2.1L DIESEL Turbo RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Laredo SUV 1985 - 1987 L4 2.1L DIESEL Turbo RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Laredo SUV 1985 - 1989 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Laredo SUV 1985 - 1989 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Laredo SUV 1985 - 1986 V6 2.8L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Laredo SUV 1985 - 1986 V6 2.8L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Limited SUV 1988 - 1990 L6 4.0L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Limited SUV 1987 - 1992 L6 4.0L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Pioneer SUV 1987 - 1990 L6 4.0L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Pioneer SUV 1987 - 1990 L6 4.0L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Pioneer SUV 1985 - 1987 L4 2.1L DIESEL Turbo RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Pioneer SUV 1985 - 1987 L4 2.1L DIESEL Turbo RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Pioneer SUV 1985 - 1989 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Pioneer SUV 1985 - 1989 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Pioneer SUV 1985 - 1986 V6 2.8L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Pioneer SUV 1985 - 1986 V6 2.8L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SE SUV 1994 - 1996 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SE SUV 1994 - 1996 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SE SUV 1994 - 1996 L6 4.0L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
SE SUV 1994 - 1996 L6 4.0L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Sport SUV 1991 - 1996 L6 4.0L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Sport SUV 1989 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Sport SUV 1989 - 1996 L6 4.0L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Comanche 1986-1992 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Standard Cab Pickup 1987 L4 2.1L DIESEL Turbo RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Base Standard Cab Pickup 1987 - 1992 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Base Standard Cab Pickup 1987 - 1992 L6 4.0L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Chief Standard Cab Pickup 1987 - 1988 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Chief Standard Cab Pickup 1987 - 1988 L6 4.0L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Custom Standard Cab Pickup 1986 L4 2.1L DIESEL Turbo RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Custom Standard Cab Pickup 1986 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Custom Standard Cab Pickup 1986 V6 2.8L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Eliminator Standard Cab Pickup 1990 - 1992 L6 4.0L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Eliminator Standard Cab Pickup 1988 - 1992 L6 4.0L RWD Automatic & Manual
Laredo Standard Cab Pickup 1987 L4 2.1L DIESEL Turbo RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Laredo Standard Cab Pickup 1987 - 1988 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Laredo Standard Cab Pickup 1987 - 1988 L6 4.0L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Pioneer Standard Cab Pickup 1987 L4 2.1L DIESEL Turbo RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Pioneer Standard Cab Pickup 1987 - 1991 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Pioneer Standard Cab Pickup 1987 - 1992 L6 4.0L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
X Standard Cab Pickup 1986 L4 2.1L DIESEL Turbo RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
X Standard Cab Pickup 1986 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
X Standard Cab Pickup 1986 V6 2.8L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLS Standard Cab Pickup 1986 L4 2.1L DIESEL Turbo RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLS Standard Cab Pickup 1986 L4 2.5L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
XLS Standard Cab Pickup 1986 V6 2.8L RWD/4WD Automatic & Manual
Scrambler 1983-1985 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base Standard Cab Pickup 1983 - 1985 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Base Standard Cab Pickup 1983 - 1985 L6 4.2L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Laredo Standard Cab Pickup 1985 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Laredo Standard Cab Pickup 1985 L6 4.2L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Renegade Standard Cab Pickup 1985 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Renegade Standard Cab Pickup 1985 L6 4.2L 4WD Automatic & Manual
SL Standard Cab Pickup 1983 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
SL Standard Cab Pickup 1983 L6 4.2L 4WD Automatic & Manual
SR Standard Cab Pickup 1983 - 1984 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
SR Standard Cab Pickup 1983 - 1984 L6 4.2L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Wagoneer 1984-1987 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Alpina SUV 1984 L6 4.6L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Base SUV 1987 L6 4.0L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Base SUV 1985 L4 2.1L DIESEL Turbo 4WD Automatic & Manual
Base SUV 1984 - 1987 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Base SUV 1984 - 1987 L6 4.6L 4WD Manual
Base SUV 1984 - 1986 V6 2.8L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Limited SUV 1987 L6 4.0L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Limited SUV 1985 L4 2.1L DIESEL Turbo 4WD Automatic & Manual
Limited SUV 1984 - 1987 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Limited SUV 1984 - 1986 V6 2.8L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Wrangler 1987-1995 (tapclick to expand)(tapclick to hide)
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MODEL		 Body Style Years Engine Attributes
Base SUV 1991 - 1993 L6 4.0L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Base SUV 1987 - 1995 L4 2.5L 4WD Manual
Base SUV 1987 - 1993 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic
Base SUV 1987 - 1990 L6 4.2L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Islander SUV 1991 - 1992 L6 4.0L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Islander SUV 1989 - 1991 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Islander SUV 1988 - 1990 L6 4.2L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Laredo SUV 1987 - 1988 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Laredo SUV 1987 - 1990 L6 4.2L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Renegade SUV 1991 - 1994 L6 4.0L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Rio Grande SUV 1995 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
S SUV 1988, 1991 - 1994 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
S SUV 1988 L6 4.2L 4WD Automatic & Manual
SE SUV 1995 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
SE SUV 1994 - 1995 L6 4.0L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Sahara SUV 1991 - 1995 L6 4.0L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Sahara SUV 1988 - 1991 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Sahara SUV 1988 - 1990 L6 4.2L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Sport SUV 1987 - 1988 L4 2.5L 4WD Automatic & Manual
Sport SUV 1987 - 1988 L6 4.2L 4WD Automatic & Manual
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Made In USA. Melling expansion / freeze plug kits provide an efficient way to supply the plug requirements to complete your engine rebuild. Melling offers convenient bagged coverage for most domestic and import engine applications. Each kit contains the high quality expansion/freeze plugs needed for the listed application plus the pipe plugs required to complete the job. Melling expansion/freeze plug kits are available with either steel or brass water jacket plugs depending on engine usage and customer preference. Don’t waste your time looking for the correct expansion/freeze plugs and pipe plugs. When you are ready to put your engine together, select an expansion / freeze plug kit from Melling.

Interchange Parts

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Melling MPE-181R
Qualcast 97-129

Fits Years: 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

Fits Models: Cherokee, CJ7, Comanche, Dakota, Eagle, Scrambler, Wagoneer, Wrangler

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