Dorman - Autograde Engine Camshaft Plug 555-081

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Dorman - Autograde Engine Camshaft Plug P/N:555-081

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Dorman - Autograde Engine Camshaft Plug P/N:555-081

$25.99

Description

Seal the rear camshaft bore and keep engine oil where it belongs with the Dorman - Autograde Engine Camshaft Plug 555-081. This cup/expansion-style plug drops into the same bore the factory plug occupies, and it fits a wide range of Chevrolet cars and trucks — 2002-2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500, 1965-1975 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1967-1972 Chevrolet Camaro, 1966-1974 Chevrolet Corvette, and 150 more applications. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.

Seals the camshaft bore: caps the opening where the camshaft ends at the rear of the block to retain engine oil.
Press-in design: driven into the bore like the original plug — no bolts or threads required.
Direct-fit replacement: installs in place of the original plug on the listed Chevrolet applications.

The camshaft plug is an oil-side part: it keeps engine oil sealed inside the block at the rear cam bore. Over time the original plug can weep or seep, showing up as oil around the back of the engine. If a leaking cam bore plug is the source of that seepage, this part replaces it. Diagnose the leak before ordering to confirm the plug is the cause.

Interchange: 3999200 · EPS-154 · EPS154. Manufacturer part number 555-081 (also 555081).

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Interchange Part Numbers

This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:

3999200, EPS-154

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 555-081 camshaft plug do?

It's an oil-side cup/expansion plug that caps the rear camshaft bore in the engine block, keeping engine oil sealed inside where the camshaft ends.

Is this a freeze plug or coolant plug?

No. It's a camshaft bore plug on the oil side of the engine. It retains engine oil, not coolant, so a failure shows up as an oil leak rather than a coolant leak.

How is this plug installed?

It's a press-in plug that is driven into the camshaft bore, matching how the original plug seats. It is not bolted or threaded in.

Which vehicles does it fit?

It fits many Chevrolet cars and trucks, including the Avalanche 2500, Bel Air, Camaro, Corvette, and numerous C/K and Kodiak models. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for the complete list.

What are signs this plug may need replacing?

Oil seepage or weeping near the rear of the engine can indicate a failed cam bore plug. Confirm the plug is the source of the leak before replacing it, as other seals can leak in that area.