Brass Engine Block Core Plug Kit
Brass Engine Block Core Plug Kit
Melling

Brass Engine Block Core Plug Kit | 20R / 22R / 22RE / 22R-TE (1984-95 4Runner / 1979-95 Pickup)

SKU: 1462
$18.95
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Brass Engine Block Core Plug Kit

For 1984–1995 Toyota 4Runner with 22R / 22RE / 22R-TE and 1979–1995 Toyota Pickup with 20R / 22R / 22RE / 22R-TE

Overview

This Melling kit replaces the cylinder-block core plugs that seal the engine casting openings into the coolant jacket. The six-cup block service set supports the Toyota 20R, 22R, 22RE and 22R-TE applications detailed below.

Its brass cup construction provides a matching replacement set for the block's six core-plug positions. It is not a complete engine plug kit.

Key Features

  • Brass construction throughout the six-piece set
  • Metric cup design for press-fit cylinder-block openings
  • 40 mm nominal service size with a 40.40 mm specified outside diameter
  • 0.465-inch cup height

Vehicle Fitment

U.S.-Market Applications

Toyota 4Runner — 1st Gen — 4WD

  • 1984: 22R, manual transmission

  • 1985–1989: 22RE

  • 1986–1987: 22R-TE, automatic transmission

Toyota 4Runner — 2nd Gen

  • 1990–1995: 4WD, 22RE

  • 1990–1991: 2WD, 22RE, four-door SR5, automatic transmission

Toyota Pickup — 1st Gen

  • 1979–1980: 2WD / 4WD, 20R

  • 1981–1983: 2WD / 4WD, 22R

Toyota Pickup — 2nd Gen

  • 1984: 2WD, 22RE

  • 1984–1987: 2WD / 4WD, 22R

  • 1985: 2WD, 22R-TE, SR5 Xtracab, automatic transmission

  • 1985–1988: 2WD / 4WD, 22RE

  • 1986–1987: 2WD / 4WD, 22R-TE

  • 1988: 2WD, 22R / 22R-TE

Toyota Pickup — 3rd Gen

  • 1989–1990: 2WD, 22R

  • 1989–1995: 2WD / 4WD, 22RE

Fitment Notes

  • Does not fit the diesel L, 2L or 2L-T block-plug assortment, or the 3VZ-E V6 block-plug assortment.
  • Engine swaps, replacement castings and modified or repaired core-plug bores require block-specific selection; chassis year alone does not establish fitment.

Product Specifications

Brand: Melling
Component: Cylinder-block core / expansion plug
Construction: Brass metric cup
Nominal Size: 40 mm
Outside Diameter: 40.40 mm / 1.590 inches; specified limits 1.589–1.592 inches
Cup Height: 0.465 inches
Quantity Per Engine: One six-plug set for the stated block service

What's Included

  • (6) Matching brass cylinder-block cup plugs

Cylinder-head plugs, threaded oil-gallery plugs, drain plugs, crankshaft plugs, seals and access-related gaskets are not included.