CORE PLUG

FREEZE PLUG / EXPANSION PLUG / WELCH PLUG

CUP TYPE

40 mm

Core Plug also known as Freeze Plug or Expansion Plug or Welch Plug.

A core plug is a component used in engines. In the case of an engine freezing the core plug is designed for the purpose of intentionally dislodging, allowing the expanding ice to expand, so as not to cause damage to the cylinder block or cylinder head.

Part Numbers

Our Part Number 12-C073
Dimension 40 mm
Type Cup Type
Measurement Metric

Related Products

We have a large range of Cup Type and Dish Type Core Plugs in both Imperial & Metric sizes.

See our complete range in our Ebay Shop or use the links below to find the core plugs you need.

Imperial Sizes - CUP Type

5/16"   1/2"   9/16"   5/8"   11/16"   3/4"   7/8"   15/16"   1"   1.1/16"   1.1/8"   1.1/4"   1.5/16"   1.3/8"   1.1/2"   1.9/16"   1.5/8"   1.3/4"   1.15/16"   1.61/64"   2"   2.1/10"   2.1/16"   2.1/8"   2.3/16"   2.5/16"   2.3/8"

Imperial Sizes - DISH Type

1/2"   5/8"   11/16"   3/4"   13/16"   7/8"   1"   1.1/16"   1.1/8"   1.3/16"   1.1/4"   1.5/16"   1.3/8"   1.1/2"   1.5/8"   1.3/4"   1.7/8"   2"   2.1/8"   2.1/4"   2.3/4"

Metric Sizes - CUP Type

08.00 mm    08.50 mm    08.75 mm    09.00 mm    09.50 mm    10.00 mm    11.00 mm    12.00 mm    12.50 mm    14.00 mm    14.30 mm    14.50 mm    15.00 mm    16.00 mm    17.00 mm    17.50 mm    18.00 mm    18.50 mm    19.00 mm    20.00 mm    22.00 mm    24.00 mm    25.00 mm    26.00 mm    27.00 mm    28.00 mm    29.00 mm    30.00 mm    32.00 mm    33.50 mm    34.00 mm    35.00 mm    36.00 mm    36.50 mm    38.00 mm    38.25 mm    39.00 mm    39.50 mm    40.00 mm    41.50 mm    42.00 mm    42.50 mm    44.00 mm    44.50 mm    45.00 mm    46.50 mm    47.00 mm    48.00 mm    49.00 mm    49.50 mm    50.00 mm    51.00 mm    54.00 mm    56.50 mm    59.00 mm    60.00 mm    67.50 mm

Metric Sizes - DISH Type

08.00 mm    09.00 mm    10.00 mm    11.00 mm    12.00 mm    14.00 mm    16.00 mm    17.00 mm    18.00 mm    20.00 mm    22.00 mm    25.00 mm    27.00 mm    28.00 mm    30.00 mm    32.00 mm    35.00 mm    36.00 mm    39.00 mm    40.00 mm    42.00 mm    45.00 mm    48.00 mm    50.00 mm    52.00 mm    54.00 mm    56.00 mm    60.00 mm    62.00 mm    63.00 mm

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We stock a large range of Cup Type and Dish Type Core Plugs in both Imperial & Metric sizes.
In the case of an engine freezing the core plug dislodges, allowing the ice to expand avoiding damage to the cylinder block or head.