Dorman - Autograde Engine Camshaft Plug P/N:555-046
Seal off the camshaft bore and help keep engine oil inside the engine with the Dorman - Autograde Camshaft Plug, part number 555-111. This steel cup expansion plug is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications, designed to match the original part on specified vehicles. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2001-2005 Ford Escape (V6-3.0L), 1991-2005 Ford Ranger (V6-3.0L) and 1986-2005 Ford Taurus (V6-3.0L, plus L4-2.5L for 1986-1990). See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
A camshaft plug is an oil-side cup plug. It is driven into the bore opening and retains engine oil. If the original plug is seeping oil, has worked loose or is missing, this engine camshaft plug replaces it.
This plug is press-fit (driven into the bore). Follow the vehicle service information for the correct installation procedure. Country of origin: United States.
Interchange: E43Z6266A · E6DZ6266A · F1DZ6266A
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What does this camshaft plug do?
It is a steel cup expansion plug that seals the camshaft bore opening. It is pressed into the bore and holds engine oil inside the engine.
What are the plug's dimensions?
Dorman lists it as a 2-1/4 in. steel cup expansion plug with a height of 0.369, a 2.224 in. closed end diameter and a 2.235 in. open end diameter.
What comes in the package?
The package contains 10 steel expansion plugs. The listed applications use one plug each.
Which vehicles does it fit?
It fits many vehicles, including the 2001-2005 Ford Escape 3.0L, 1991-2005 Ford Ranger 3.0L and 1986-2005 Ford Taurus 3.0L (also the 1986-1990 Ford Taurus 2.5L). Check the Buyer's Guide tab for your vehicle.
What are signs a camshaft plug may need replacing?
Signs include oil seeping from around the plug, or a plug that has loosened or gone missing. Find the source of the leak before replacing anything, because other seals nearby can also leak.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.