Dorman - Autograde Engine Core Plug,Engine Timing Cover Plug P/N:555-025
Dorman 565-025 expansion plug for the 1956-1959 GMC PM151 and other vehicles closes an opening in the engine with a brass cup. Some catalogs list it as an engine expansion plug.
Seepage or a wet spot around the plug can mean it is worn or corroded, though a leaking gasket or a loose fitting nearby can look the same. Find the cause before you replace it.
The GMC and Pontiac models this plug fits include the 1956-1959 GMC PM151, the 1959 GMC PM153 and the 1958-1959 GMC PM251, with one plug per vehicle. If your vehicle is not one of those, look up its year and model in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Fit and size
Build and materials
One brass expansion plug.
Interchange: EPC-80-B
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Does the Dorman 565-025 fit the 1959 GMC PM153?
Yes, Dorman 565-025 fits the 1959 GMC PM153 and the 1956-1959 GMC PM151, and the 1958-1959 GMC PM251 takes it too. Each takes one plug.
Is this a 3/8 freeze plug from Dorman?
No. Dorman 565-025 is a 1-3/8 in cup-type plug, with a diameter of 1.382 to 1.392 in and a height of 0.310 in.
Is this Dorman expansion plug sold individually?
Yes, Dorman 565-025 is one brass expansion plug per listing, and the package holds only that plug.
How can I tell if one of these Dorman freeze plugs is leaking?
With the engine off and cool, look for wetness, residue or corrosion around the plug. If the source is unclear, a shop can trace the leak.
Is this one of the Dorman brass freeze plugs?
Yes, Dorman 565-025 is a brass cup-type expansion plug, made in the United States.
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